Quality is essential, evidently; even in the simplest dishes. I can still remember the best fish & chips I ever had, in Rye, Sussex. Good batter, perfectly fried fish, and crunchy chips.Nothing sophisiticated; just a classic dish, perfectly prepared. If I could have replicated that dish, I would have, and I'd also have posted it in a Cooking Bites challenge. Sometimes, the simplest dishes win, and sometimes not.No...this is a challenge loaded with quality even though the quantity isn't massive. To me, this is what the recipe challenge is all about: it challenges us to step outside our comfort zone.
I think the challenge is just an opportunity for everyone on the site to offer what they cook well. Nothing more, so don't feel inhibited by complicated techniques or mile-long lists of ingredients - just go for it. There are no professional judges here!