Salt

Salt is essential in coaxing out the flavor of food. Using spices instead of salt only succeeds in adding extraneous flavors that may mask main ingredients instead of enhancing their flavor. Only in rare instances do I give measurements for salt; seasoning with salt is something for which you really need to develop a feeling. I use sea salt exclusively because I find it best at bringing out flavor without adding bitterness or aftertaste. I prefer fine sea salt for cooking because it dissolves more easily, and I save the premium coarser salts for the table. For a more in-depth discussion of how to use salt.