Natalie’s Laws of cooking

1. pasta water should taste like the sea

   I did not create this rule, but it is the most important rule of cooking I have ever learned. I did some half-ass internet research and could not find a definitive source as it is that wide-spread. There are many sources that go into ratios that drill down to the gram. Here’s what I do - pour a medium sized handful of salt into your hand and throw it in a pot of water at the same time you add the noodles, One Handful per pound of pasta. You are welcome

2. double the garlic amount in every recipe

   trust me, it’s never enough. (NOTE: do not follow this rule with garlic powder, only fresh garlic)

3. The easy way to peel garlic

4. The easy way to chop an onion

5. Butter is the best - do not be scared of butter.