Following a recipe is easy, but improvising in the kitchen takes confidence — and a well-stocked pantry. Samin Nosrat of the podcast Home Cooking gives her advice for whipping up great meals without a recipe.
How to Cook Without a Recipe with Samin Nosrat | Life Kit
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