Zocco also recommends adding acids like lemon juice or vinegar to balance flavors.
Overcooking Pasta
Hector Godinez, corporate chef of Grimaldi's Pizzeria, says many home cooks overcook pasta. Pasta should be served al dente—soft with a slight bite.
He advises following package cooking times and using an ice bath after draining to stop the cooking process.
Time-Saving Shortcuts
Nick Zocco suggests making sauces like pesto or tomato sauce ahead of time and freezing them. Thawing overnight makes them ready when needed.
Prepping staples such as rice, beans, and chopped vegetables in advance also improves kitchen efficiency.
Pascuzzi recommends lining broiling racks with foil for easy cleanup and using broiling to achieve a golden-brown finish on chicken thighs.
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This method minimizes mess and cooks food evenly.
