In a time of social distancing, more and more people are trying their hand at home-cooked meals. But if you’re not too familiar with your own kitchen, you might not know where to start. We’ve gathered the most important resources for beginner cooks. Check them out!
Knife skills are important for so many reasons. Properly cut food cooks more evenly and quickly. Plus, it’s a major safety hazard if you’re using the wrong cutting techniques.
You don’t need every single trendy kitchen gadget in order to be a successful home chef. In fact, the simpler, the better! This list of 10 must-have kitchen items is a good start. You may even have a few of them in your kitchen already!
Time to bring the flavor! No matter what you’re cooking, you’ll want to include some delicious spices. It can be hard to know which spices match up with which types of foods. This handy guide will help you know how to pair and combine spices to create deep flavors like smokey, earthy, warm, sweet and others.
Time to stock up on the basics! But…what exactly are the basics? Get ready to make a good-sized grocery trip focused on dry and shelf-stable food like rice, beans, pasta, peanut butter and more. This guide goes into more detail about how to stock your pantry and fridge with a thorough shopping list.
Time to put all these tips and guides together and start trying out some simple recipes! Start with recipes with just a handful of ingredients, and you can slowly increase the difficulty level as you go. Each and every recipe you attempt will grow your skills and your confidence in the kitchen, even if some mistakes are made along the way.
You are now well on your way to transforming from a kitchen newbie to a kitchen master! Make sure to share your kitchen creations with us on our social media channels.
