How can I best add flavor and seasoning in cooking?

by Dean

Flavoring and seasoning in food is very important. I am somewhat familiar with how certain herbs and spices can add flavor or season to a dish. Is there some cooking book out there that goes over how certain ingredients other than herbs and spices can be used to add flavor or seasoning?

For instance, brining chicken in orange juice is not something I would have normally thought of doing. But supposedly, it adds a lot of flavor to chicken. I'm sure there are other creative ways to use other food items in cooking and would like to learn more.

Thanks