Cooking your own food is the safest way to guarantee healthy meals all the time.
But learning to cook isn’t exactly a cake walk.
Try them out, and soon enough you’ll be the master chef of your friend group.
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1.
Invest in the right equipment.
She recommends starting with a set of reliable, heavy pans.
You’ll also want to get a quality chefs knife.
It may cost more up front, but it’ll be a deal in the end.
“A good quality chef knife will last longer than your lifetime,” she explains.
Plus, the blades on cheaper knives will quickly become dull and dangerous.
Once you’ve collected the basics, consider branching out for some fancier equipment.
Lauren Minchen, R.D.N., C.D.N., owner ofLauren Minchen Nutrition, loves using her slow-cooker for make-ahead meals.
you’ve got the option to find some high-protein slow-cooker recipeshere.
Fill your pantry with healthy spices.
Having lots of delicious spices will guarantee your meals are always flavorful.
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3.
Nail those knife skills.
Pine says this is the most important cooking skill to learn.
This is great for trimming strawberries and prepping other fruits and veggies.
Actually read the recipe (the whole thing!).
Especially when you’re a beginning chef, sticking to measurements and steps is of the utmost importance.
The more experience you gain, the more intuitive your abilities will become.
Prep, prep, prep.
Know your cooking methods.
Start with simple techniques like sauteeing and baking, then move onto the harder stuff like poaching and braising.
A few healthy techniques Minchen recommends include grilling, steaming, baking, and sauteeing.
The best way to learn these methods?
That brings us to our next tip…
7.
Don’t be afraid of YouTube.
You really can learn a lot from watching other people cook.
Basically, all those food videos you watch are sort of helping you become an amazing chef.
Sounds good to us!
Get started on your cooking adventure with this easy French toast recipe.
