"In an ideal society, everyone over 12 should be able to cook a few basic things reasonably well,"
"Everyone should know how to make an omelet,"
"Everyone should know how to roast a chicken properly, how to grill a steak properly, [and] how to make a basic - very basic - stew or soup."
"It would make the world a better place if we all knew how to cook pasta properly,"
Everyone over 12 should be able to cook a few basic things reasonably well, and feeding oneself and others is a basic life skill. Essential dishes include an omelet, a properly roasted chicken, a properly grilled steak, and a basic stew or soup. Mastering these fundamentals is more important than having an extensive repertoire of impressive signature dishes. After the basics, learning a classic homemade pomodoro sauce and a simple pasta dish enhances everyday cooking. Proper pasta technique is emphasized as a small change that would improve many meals. The omelet is framed as a culinary rite of passage to learn early.
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