Core Concepts
The author shares essential cooking tips and tricks for beginners to improve their skills in the kitchen.
Abstract
In this insightful piece, the author provides 15 valuable cooking tips for beginners. From avoiding overly cutesy recipe titles to adding acid for brightness in dishes, the content covers a wide range of practical advice. The importance of preparation, proper seasoning, and appreciating simple meals is emphasized throughout. Additionally, the significance of complimenting the cook and being open to experimentation in the kitchen is highlighted.
Stats
"Filling the water pitcher takes 15 seconds!"
"Whisk one egg with a fork, then use a pastry brush to cover every inch of the exposed crust before baking."
"Meat will never brown properly if you add it to the pan when it’s freezing cold and wet."
"A drizzle of vinegar, a spoonful of tangy buttermilk or plain yogurt, a simple squeeze of lemon or lime will always add brightness to an otherwise boring and flat dish."
"Learn how to make a handful of healthy dinners without using a recipe."
"Food tastes so much better when it’s properly seasoned."
"Sharing dinner with people I love has brought me more happiness than just about any other ritual I can think of."
Quotes
"Compliment the cook. It doesn’t even matter if you don’t like the food!"
"A salad is not a salad without some sort of crunch."
"Salt the water. Any time I’m the one charged with making pasta or farro or vegetables, he checks and double checks and triple checks 'Did you salt the water?'"
"You won’t get arrested if you leave out an ingredient or replace it with something that’s not called for."