Doing something good for yourself means cooking for many people. This is not only because you can choose what you cook, but also what food you use. And just as they say “the way to love is through the stomach”, this should always apply to health. True to the motto: You are what you eat. Why is it worth learning to cook and what options are there for this? Here are some practical tips to get you started.
Personal taste decides that. There are actually no limits, because with a little practice even complex dishes can be made. A good tip is to start with a favorite dish. For example, you could prepare a favorite dish from childhood. Parents or grandparents give the recipe for free. If you’re lucky you’ll get it right the first time, otherwise you can try to level up and get close to the original. This little exercise will help you just get started and not overthink the process. If you have been cooking little or reluctantly, the best tip is to just try it out and not be afraid to make mistakes. That doesn’t exist in (hobby) cooking. It is much more important to deal with your own preferences and different foods. Many previously unsuccessful amateur chefs do not lack talent, but inspiration. To get started, choose a cookbook that suits your taste, because the following applies: the more appetite you have for the recipes, the greater the desire to prepare them. This could be a vegan or Thai cookbook, for example. But of course you can also start with a classic cookbook for beginners, which acts as a cooking school and gives an overview of different recipes and foods.
Apart from various cooking techniques, such as how to cut meat or cook vegetables, there are practical kitchen gadgets that make cooking easier. These range from the fully automatic food processor to indispensable kitchen utensils such as a good pan or a simple chef’s knife. The same applies to the selection of your kitchen equipment as to the recipes: personal taste decides. If you like Asian cooking, for example, you can’t avoid a wok, if you like to make ice cream yourself, you need an ice cream maker. Apart from that, however, it is advisable to have good basic equipment, which you can read about in this stern article. The short version: No kitchen should be without good pots, pans, knives and cutting boards.
Those who lack inspiration can take advantage of digital support these days. Numerous cooking videos on YouTube invite aspiring hobby chefs to try out new recipes. Simply type in the desired recipe in the search bar and various videos appear, most of which explain the recipe step-by-step. But you can also turn cooking into an event and attend digital cooking classes. The offer ranges from “sushi course” to “Italian cuisine” or “chocolate cooking course”.
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