Popsugar Living Cooking Basics Mario Batali Cooking Tips Mario Batali's 12 Greatest Tips For the Home Cook March 8, 2016 by Anna Monette Roberts View On One Page Photo 1 of 12 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Season With Lots of Salt and Oil Season with salt and oil, liberally. The chef is all about throwing in an "aggressive pinch of salt" and splashing a heavy pour of oil onto everything. Previous Next Start Slideshow Cooking BasicsCooking TipsItalian FoodCelebrity ChefsMario Batali