9 Kitchen Habits That Annoy Professional Chefs Most — and How to Avoid Them

Skipping fresh herbs and citrus means missing out on “a key layer of brightness that can elevate any dish,” warns Richard Sandoval, chef and owner at Maya and Tán in New York City. “Keep a Microplane zester handy,” Sandoval says. It makes quick work of zesting fresh limes or lemons to finish a dish.