Seasoning in layers
Stop waiting until the end to season. Build flavor at the pan, sauce, and finishing stages.
Practice this move
Taste, adjust, repeat
Pause three times while cooking. Say what is missing before reaching for salt, acid, fat, or heat.
- Season the base
- Taste the sauce on the food
- Choose one finishing contrast
Instinct practice
Apply this technique tonight
Ready to test this in practice? Head over to the Recipes Shelf and pick a weeknight bowl or noodle toss to build your muscle memory.