Tell Me About A Family Recipe "Secret" That The Whole World Needs To Know About

There are so many ways to learn how to cook, whether it's by reading cookbooks, taking classes, watching YouTube videos, or scouring tips here on BuzzFeed. But some of our most fundamental cooking skills — the recipes and techniques we covet most — are the ones that have been passed down by family.

So I want to know: What's a great cooking tip or family recipe "secret" that you use in your own kitchen and think the whole world should know about?

Maybe your Italian grandmother makes the most amazing seafood linguine you've ever tasted. Turns out the "secret" to her craft is the recipe from the back of a can of whole baby clams.

Or perhaps your dad's homemade macaroni 'n' cheese might as well be world-famous. But most people who try it and gush over it don't realize his key ingredient is actually Velveeta.

Or perhaps your aunt taught you the trick for her amazing biscuits that taste bakery-quality: All you need are Bisquick biscuits rolled in Karo syrup. You've never attempted to make them any other way.

Or your family has passed down a special trick for caramelizing onions for generations: It's a splash of vermouth, which gives them even more flavor and speeds up the caramelization process.

Whatever your favorite family cooking tip is, I want to hear about it. Tell us in the comments or drop it into this anonymous form. Your response could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post so that others can try out these coveted tricks and techniques.