According to Samin Nosrat, what four elements are essential to good cooking, and how are they used?
Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil and Garlic. These 4 elements along with a bit of practice makes for some great home cooked meals. Salt draws out the flavors in food and enhances them making it more delicious, pepper adds flavor and helps preserve foods by breaking down the capsaicin which is responsible for spicy sensations. Olive oil is rich in healthy fats that add depth to dishes and garlic has health benefits including helping to reduce inflammation. By using these simple ingredients and combining them you can create many tasty and nutritious dishes.