Maldon Sea Salt. Only use culinary grade garlic powder if you do. Look for unfiltered olive oil especially for cast iron.

Keep some of the pasta water after cooking to mix it with the sauce so it sticks better

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Grow your own veggies 👍😋

Roast your diced potatoes with salt to eat as is or before putting it a dish. It's the easiest way to get salt in, get them fully cooked, soft but not deteriated into soupy starch. They'll have a nice texture.

When in doubt, it's one or the other but rarely both. Also, always salt your garlic 😅