The Simple Way to Season Food So It Tastes Like a Restaurant

By The Handy Tips and Tricks Team · in Food

Season in layers, and finish bright

Salt as you go, in stages, rather than all at the end, so the flavor builds through the food instead of sitting on top of it. Taste frequently and adjust, treating the recipe as a guide rather than a rule.

Most importantly, finish with acid and freshness: a squeeze of lemon, a splash of vinegar, or a scatter of fresh herbs right before serving lifts a heavy dish instantly. That final bright note is the single biggest thing separating flat home food from a plate that tastes considered.

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