General Cooking Questions

I thought it would be fun to create the first thread in what I hope will be a series of interesting discussions. The challenge for all of you - pick a snack or very simply prepared and common food and describe your method for cooking it well and to the liking of your personal tastes. As I cook more and more I learn that sometimes it is not the complexity of the ingredients in a dish, simply the cooking method that makes something truly special, and even the most simple foods can be turned into something amazing.