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 4 of 12 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 Adjust Recipes as Necessary "Recipes are a road map, not a set document," says Batali. Therefore, he encourages cooks to salt, season, and adjust recipes until the dish tastes right. Previous Next Start Slideshow Cooking BasicsCooking TipsItalian FoodCelebrity ChefsMario Batali