/ck/ - Food & Cooking

I love cooking and baking and I like just using whatever I have on hand because using specific recipes is a hassle(It feels like I'm not actually learning how to cook food, if that makes any sense). Anyway, I have a very stocked supply of seasonings but I always end up not knowing what combination to use them in or I don't use enough and my food will taste mostly good, but a little bland. What's the secret to improving my seasoning techniques?