Absolutely! I love stripping a recipe down to just a few soul‑food ingredients—think olive oil, garlic, a ripe tomato, and a sprinkle of sea salt. When you do that, every single component has to shine. It turns a quick sauté into a whole conversation with the taste buds. The trick is to watch every flavor and texture change, because that’s where perfection lies, even if it feels a bit like a high‑stakes poker game at first. The result? A dish that feels like a tiny, delicious masterpiece, and a lesson in how much can happen with less.