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This Is What Distinguishes A Home Cook From A Professional Chef, According To Bobby Flay By David Stringer Oct. 18, 2025 8:20 pm EST

If you're a home cook trying to beat Bobby Flay, you'll want to know the big tip he dropped on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" in July 2025. According to Flay, it's all about the seasoning. He says that chefs aren't afraid to push past what feels "safe" when it comes to salt and pepper. "We really go for it when it comes to seasoning," he told Fallon, adding that pros learn to taste as they go and adjust boldly. This is why, when you order something like a burger or steak at a restaurant, it has more depth than something you'd make at home.

If it's not the seasoning, there's another tip that Flay likes to employ with his s

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