Looking to become more of a chef in your own home? Planning and cooking meals at home can feel like a huge task for anyone. You’ll need the right ingredients and time to get things right but in return, you’ll enjoy many benefits including your great-tasting food.
According to data collected in 2022, just 47% of Brits say they’re fairly good in the kitchen, which leaves a huge amount of us with plenty of room for improvement. Fortunately, when you combine easy recipes with the right equipment and apply a can-do attitude, culinary success is sure to come your way in 2023.
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To find out how you can start home cooking, this is the guide for you. We’ll look at the small changes you can make, the utensils you’ll need and the many benefits of cooking at home. Read on to find out more.
Getting started
No one said you were going to be Gordon Ramsey overnight. That’s why you’ve got to take baby steps to ensure you don’t burn out before you make it. Try the following
Start small – Cooking every night may be too big of a task. Why not try it one night a week then the following week do two? Build your way up to seven and it will feel more manageable.
Plan ahead – Knowing what you’re going to be cooking before heading to the shops can give you a large boost. You’ll be able to research what ingredients you need and buying them will motivate you to cook them later that day.
Meal prep – If cooking every day is too much for you, then meal prepping is a great alternative. Make several portions of the same meal, so that it just needs to be microwaved the next day. This will save time cooking and washing up later in the week.
What sort of things should you invest in to make it easier?
Without the right equipment, your cooking is going to be negatively affected. Whether you’re a professional chef or an amateur in your kitchen at home, you’ll need the following:
- Knife set
- Induction pans if you own an induction hob
- A chopping board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Grater
- Spatulas
- Baking tray
What are the benefits of cooking for yourself?
With so many small changes and a bit of investment needed to get started, you may be wondering why bother when you can just eat out or get a takeaway. Well, you’ll benefit from the following if you do start cooking at home:
- Stress relief
- Confidence boost
- Bring your family together
- Much healthier than eating out
- Save money on food
- Can make you happier
- Expands your knowledge of food
