When a recipe says “cook over medium heat,” it’s not talking about a number on your stove. Medium heat is about how food behaves in the pan. You’re looking for a gentle sizzle, not aggressive popping and not silence. If oil is smoking, the heat is too high. If nothing happens when food hits the pan, it’s too low. Recipes assume you already know how to adjust heat as you cook. Most beginners don’t, and that’s why food burns or cooks unevenly. This one skill alone makes a huge difference. Save this for the next time a recipe doesn’t turn out right. #GoodTaste101 #CookingBasics #BeginnerCooking #KitchenSkills #LearnToCook