Get The Right Tools & Equipment
The first step to becoming a better cook is ensuring you have the right tools for the job. For example, if you try to bake cookies in a too-small pan, you’ll probably end up with a mess. When it comes to cooking, you don’t need a ton of specialty equipment but the essentials. If you’re starting out, you might want to list the things you need and then shop for them one at a time. Here are some of the most essential tools to have in your kitchen:
Chefs Knife
Paring Knife
Stand Mixer
Scales
Skillet
Dutch Oven
Learn The Basics
Cooking with a strategy and a plan is almost as important as having the right tools. If you’re new to cooking, you must learn the basics. Learn how to use knives correctly, the proper chopping techniques, preheat your oven and heat oil in the pan before frying, and so on. These small details will elevate your cooking, so make sure you practice, then practice some more to get the basics down before trying to learn more complicated skills.
Learn Your Ingredients
You must learn about your ingredients and how they react to different preparations and cooking. Play around and see how other components work together, taste them, and get to know their properties. Practice steaming, boiling, roasting, poaching, and so on so you can learn to adjust recipes and meals to accommodate different ingredients in your meals.
Also, try using high-quality, fresh ingredients to help you get the best results and flavors from your food. It can be tempting to opt for cheaper alternatives, but by trial and error, you will be able to see what the difference is.
Try New Recipes
As you become more skilled in the kitchen, you may create your own recipes. However, it’s best to start out by following tried and true recipes. If you have a friend or family member who is an excellent cook, ask them to share their favorite recipes with you. Or, you can find recipes online to help you make all kinds of meals; whether you want to make a batch of choc chip cookies, learn how to make chicken stew, or find the perfect pizza dough recipe, you can find any recipe online. Numerous recipe websites exist, including Allrecipes, Food Network, and HuffPost, and there is a wealth of food bloggers who love to share their recipes too. Most recipes are easy to follow and include the ingredients you need to get started and the exact cooking instructions.
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