What basic technique or recipe has vastly improved your cooking game?

[u/VorpalDormouse]

I finally took the time to perfect my French omelette, and I’m seeing a bright, delicious future my leftover cheeses, herbs, and proteins.

(Cheddar and dill, by the way. Highly recommended.)

[u/momento358mori]

Making my own ingredients like stocks and pasta. When I have the time, picking a real “basic” recipe and making it perfect. Spaghetti and meatballs was fun. Grind the meat, hand make the pasta, boil the red sauce from fresh tomatoes and why not. Really gave me respect for each ingredient.

[u/VorpalDormouse → u/momento358mori]

Having homemade broth standing by in the freezer has totally upped my soup game.

[u/Hoodstomp36 → u/VorpalDormouse]

My girlfriend and I just started doing this using the leftover rotisserie chicken carcass from Costco instead of tossing it. It’s just so much better this way.