Following a recipe is a good start, and at least allows you to feed yourself beyond microwaved bullshit or going out to a restaurant. Knowing the science behind it, however, can open up new avenues to making dishes you love even if you can’t get all of the usual ingredients because you will know what you can use instead without compromising the taste or texture.
I’m of the opinion that everyone should have two basic dishes absolutely down. A summer one, and a winter one. Simple is best- But perfect it. My winter one is a tuna mornay- Four (cheap) main ingredients and a couple spices. Took me quite a few meals to really get it to the next level, which was great, because it’s still pretty good eating. Now, people ask for it, it makes winter gatherings nice and cosy, it’s something I can whip up to impress a date, if a friend is going through some shit I can deliver a batch…
It’s probably cliche but if you’re into youtube tutorials Basics with Babish is a great place to start. He teaches simple dishes that taste great and teach different skills. Another way to learn is to do one of the all in one delivery meal like hello fresh. It’s expensive but still affordable and it’s really good practice. If you dont want to spend on it you can also just get the recipes online. Also, if you find a dish a you really like you can make it whenever.
Beat me to it! I was going to say at least a couple basic meals that you really enjoy. It can be fancy, or it can be some dorm quality things that fill you with nostalgia, as long as prepping it and eating it makes you happy.
We need to eat, and we need to feel satisfaction from something we have done ourselves, so do both at once.
Cooking.
Following a recipe is a good start, and at least allows you to feed yourself beyond microwaved bullshit or going out to a restaurant. Knowing the science behind it, however, can open up new avenues to making dishes you love even if you can’t get all of the usual ingredients because you will know what you can use instead without compromising the taste or texture.
I’m of the opinion that everyone should have two basic dishes absolutely down. A summer one, and a winter one. Simple is best- But perfect it. My winter one is a tuna mornay- Four (cheap) main ingredients and a couple spices. Took me quite a few meals to really get it to the next level, which was great, because it’s still pretty good eating. Now, people ask for it, it makes winter gatherings nice and cosy, it’s something I can whip up to impress a date, if a friend is going through some shit I can deliver a batch…
The hard part for me is when my intuition must match the precise power of the equipment being used.
It’s probably cliche but if you’re into youtube tutorials Basics with Babish is a great place to start. He teaches simple dishes that taste great and teach different skills. Another way to learn is to do one of the all in one delivery meal like hello fresh. It’s expensive but still affordable and it’s really good practice. If you dont want to spend on it you can also just get the recipes online. Also, if you find a dish a you really like you can make it whenever.
Beat me to it! I was going to say at least a couple basic meals that you really enjoy. It can be fancy, or it can be some dorm quality things that fill you with nostalgia, as long as prepping it and eating it makes you happy.
We need to eat, and we need to feel satisfaction from something we have done ourselves, so do both at once.
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