You know how people sometimes say that the little things are the big things? Well I'm a big believer that little things can make a huge difference when it comes to recipes. Take garlic for instance: Use too much of it and it totally kills the dish for me (and the entire 24 hours afterwards when I'm burping up garlic!), don't use any and it might taste like it's missing something. Another good example is herbs: Using fresh ones can make all the difference in the world, and you don't even need to use a lot to make it pop in a dish, because herbs are fragrant and awesome in tiny quantities. Two of my favorite herbs are basil and mint. I use basil all the time because it's fabulous in so many dishes, and mint is great for an extra flavor oomph when paired with the right ingredients. The ... [Read More]