It takes determination and desire to break-in a new kitchen and the results are definitely worth it. My Cooking Mistakes While living in northwest Spain this fall, I'm finding out that cooking in a new kitchen is not so easy. I've already made a ton of mistakes like these: Letting the rice boil over and make a mess Burning part of the eggplant I was trying to sauté Measuring the salt incorrectly, without a proper measuring spoon Running out of eggs when I wanted to make a Spanish Tortilla Omelet Missing the spices I needed to make a chickpea burger … [Read more...] about Cooking in a New Kitchen
Keep it Simple in the Kitchen for Better Nutrition
Trends come and go, yet what will always make sense for achieving better nutrition is to Keep it Simple in the Kitchen. As a registered dietitian, I meet many people who want to find and follow a path to better nutrition. Some people invest a little in their effort and others invest a lot of energy and resources. For some goals in life, a bigger cash investment leads to better success. Yet with nutrition, it isn't necessarily true. Let's take a look at a Keep it Simple Approach to Better Nutrition for everyday people who lead busy lives. The energy investment is reasonable as is the cash … [Read more...] about Keep it Simple in the Kitchen for Better Nutrition
Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
Confidence adds a fun-factor to cooking and that's worth a lot. 5 Ways to Become More Confident with Cooking Read through your recipe before starting to cook. This is a very important tip and it's hard to follow for most people. When you read a recipe, there's a little organizing and a little learning which builds a little confidence. Do your best not to rush the process and you'll feel more comfortable about what you're getting ready to make. Commit to learning knife skills. There are very few recipes that do not require some knife work. From veggie soups to chicken stews to … [Read more...] about Confidence Makes Cooking More Fun
3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress
If cooking stresses you out then you're not alone. Cooking is a skill that takes practice. Many of my clients are new to cooking or have felt more stress recently, so their kitchen confidence is low. This is normal and I typically nudge them to get into the kitchen anyway and start the learning process. 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress Pre-think your recipe, and later, your entire meal. Coming up with recipe ideas takes time and thought. It's the spark that makes a homemade meal experience come to life. By writing down all your ideas there will be extras to use another day, … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Cook with Less Stress