Dan Kluger – Balancing the Peaks and Valleys in Every Meal

I want people to cook flavorfully, I want them to want to take something as simple as broccoli, and make it the most flavorful thing on the table.

I think creativity is incredibly important. But technique and understanding of very basic techniques is really important to any cooking, whether it's at a home level or or restaurant level.

Many times people don't appreciate the simplicity of technique or the output of technique. Simple technique can have an incredible impact on any dish by just roasting a carrot properly.

Inspiration varies a lot. It can be driven by a need, meaning it's spring out, we know we need to change the menu. It could be driven by boredom, tired of looking at a dish, or it could literally be like being struck by lightning.