Before heading into the kitchen, read the entire recipe, paying special attention to waiting and resting times.

Measure and chop all the ingredients and arrange them in small bowls.

Heat the pan first, then wait a few more seconds after adding the oil.

Add the ingredients in batches, in a single layer.

Taste a spoonful at different stages of cooking and adjust the salt and spices if needed.

When the dish is done, write one sentence about what went well and what went wrong.