What does “season it to taste” mean

seasoning

I hear chefs like Gordon Ramsay say this and many, many others.

When a chef has boiled potatos or bacon or spinach…

Be it my family or Betty Crocker …
What are the "seasons" they are talking about????

[Please note] I am not asking "How much" but "What is"

Best Answer

Add your preferred level of salt and pepper

Seasoning usually refers to salt and black pepper, but occasionally to other flavor-enhancing ingredients in the dish such as acid (vinegar, lemon, etc.) and heat (red pepper, sriracha, etc.). "To taste" means to the degree you enjoy it.