Okay, I lied. I just thought of more.

13. Hot sauce is NOT a flavor. If it's spicy, I refuse to touch it unless it's covered up in some form of dairy. The only spicy food I'm willing to touch is kimchi, but only when stir-fried in butter and when served with tofu.
14. The recipe may be law, but they're still my groceries. As the cook, I reserve the right to include/exclude/modify the proportions of/substitute/improvise ingredients in any way I see fit.
15. Cilantro shall never be allowed anywhere near my kitchen.
16. As the cook, I also reserve the right to taste as much of the food I'm cooking as I want. I exercise this right prudently.
17. Tuna salad must always have more ingredients than tuna and mayo. Lemon or other citrus fruit juice is a must. Leek, pineapple, and others is always welcome.
18. Avocado must be served with lemon juice, lime juice or other citrus fruit juice.
19. Food that renders me unable to taste its accompaniments is always to be excluded.
20. Lemon juice, lime juice, or other tropical fruit juice is always a welcome addition to almost every dish.