Cooking isn’t about rules; it’s about relationships. It’s about understanding your ingredients, celebrating their personalities, and trusting your instincts. If you’re here for precise measurements or "perfect" recipes, this isn’t the kitchen for you. My goal with my recipes? To get you to cook for yourself.
Cooking is about leaning in. Obsessed with the nuttiness of pine nuts? Double down. Making pesto for a cheese lover? Let Parmesan shine. Not feeling basil today? Skip it or substitute the herb you've been lusting over this month.
Take pesto. For some, it’s a cheesy umami bomb. For others, it’s about silky olive oil or the briny kick of capers (don’t knock it till you try it). There’s no “perfect pesto,” only what feels right for your ingredients and mood.
Cooking doesn't have to always be a science—it can be a love letter to yourself or the people at the table. That’s why my recipes will never be specific to the gram.
So, forget teaspoons and tablespoons. The only spoon that matters is the one you're shoveling mounds of food with. Taste every ingredient. Trust your instincts. In 99% of cases, you'll always be able to try again. Don't sweat if you don't sweat your onions enough.
Pasta Zaddy's Club isn’t about following rules—it’s about breaking them deliciously. BUT don't let me catch you breaking your spaghetti.