Know a few simple dishes well and go back to those dishes as needed. It's better to know a few dishes well than a lot miserably.
By the same token, know one fancy dish really well as well. Just remember to make it at least once every six months or so to keep in practice.
If you are thinking about cookbooks, look at dinner first, then breakfast, lunches, and finally desserts. This should make learning new recipes easier.
Keep in mind that salads and sandwiches are never something that really impresses as anyone can do that. They may be great go-to dishes but they aren't that hard to figure out.
On the other hand, barbecues and chilis are good bragging points. While everyone has their personal favorite recipe, that's the point; it's a good common ground as well as a way to compare skills. So master one good barbecue recipe or a great chili.
By the same token, know one fancy dish really well as well. Just remember to make it at least once every six months or so to keep in practice.
If you are thinking about cookbooks, look at dinner first, then breakfast, lunches, and finally desserts. This should make learning new recipes easier.
Keep in mind that salads and sandwiches are never something that really impresses as anyone can do that. They may be great go-to dishes but they aren't that hard to figure out.
On the other hand, barbecues and chilis are good bragging points. While everyone has their personal favorite recipe, that's the point; it's a good common ground as well as a way to compare skills. So master one good barbecue recipe or a great chili.
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