When I interned in the kitchen of a Michelin-Star restaurant in the West Village, I was shocked by the simplicity of their seasonings. Basically, everything was seasoned with kosher salt, freshly grounded pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes. High quality food, fresh herbs and expensive oils were used, but for the most part, all the food relied on a few simple seasonings. This philosophy can be applied to your own kitchen. There are only a handful of “flavors of love” that you need to make your food taste delicious. Make sure you always have these things in stock.
-Kosher salt: It dissolves slower while cooking so make sure to season to taste.)
-Freshly ground pepper: Invest in a pepper grinder and buy whole peppercorns.
-Crushed red pepper flakes: Use in various quantities to add a bit of spice to any cuisine.
-Fresh garlic: Buy a garlic press! It makes using garlic so much easier.
-Extra virgin olive oil: For everyday cooking just stick to the cheaper brands. However, keep a nice bottle on hand to make any salad divine.
-Lemons: They are very multi-purpose, from vinaigrettes to cocktails. Add a little acid to most recipes (like vegetables, chicken, fruit) and it will taste better.
Syying Chan lives in Williamsburg and when she’s not cooking Recession Specials for One, she can probably be found waiting in line for a taco from the Endless Summer taco truck.
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