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6 ways to cook more, a new cookbook to fall in love with & a kitchen fail
Sarah McLoughlin
January 17, 2024
Mastering Cookbooks
Make life delicious
Iāve had so many great cooking wins recently but also a good amount of kitchen failures. Thank god for freezer meals and takeout when that happens!! In this issue youāll find: an amazing cookbook that I think youāll really enjoy, 6 ways to cook more, 1 of my grandmotherās recipes and a fun new game!
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Just A Little Bit More
Great for: All skill level cooks
If youāre looking for:
Easy recipes
Family favorites
Unique factor: Collection of ābest ofā recipes by the author, friends & family
This is a great cookbook for inspiration on holiday meals (that can also be weeknight dinners). I love how easy the recipes were to create and the food to find.
Sarahās Test - I made glazed ham recipe and it was fantastic. My entire family raved about it!
Dang, Thatās Good š
From My Grandmaās Recipe Vault
Everyone will go crazy for these bran muffins!
6 steps to start cooking more!
1. MAKE IT YOUR HAPPY PLACE: Begin by creating a comfortable and organized area in your kitchen. Even a simple setup is enough - the key is to have a space where you feel at ease. Remember, a tidy kitchen is a happy kitchen!
2. SET COOKING GOALS: Take a moment to consider the why. Ask yourself: "Why do I want to cook more at home?" Whether itās to eat healthier, save money, or simply enjoy the process of creating a meal, use this motivation to fuel your cooking journey.
3. START WITH THE BASICS: Focus on learning one new recipe at a time. Choose dishes that excite you and donāt require complicated techniques or hard to find ingredients. This approach will help you build confidence and enjoy the process without feeling overwhelmed.
4. EMBRACE MISTAKES: Every home cook makes mistakes, and thatās perfectly fine! If a dish doesnāt turn out as expected, remind yourself that itās a learning experience and order takeout!
5. CELEBRATE THE WINS: Take pride in the small achievements, like mastering a new technique or making a meal that your family loves.
6. PATIENCE IS KEY: Developing cooking skills takes time and practice. Start with short, manageable recipes and gradually increase the complexity of your dishes.
You've got this! Step into your kitchen with confidence and start creating culinary magic, one recipe at a time. Happy cooking! š³š±š„
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Not everything is perfect
Kitchen fails can be so frustrating because youāre hungry, with a sink full of dirty dishes and thereās still nothing to eat.
This particular fail shocked me because it was one of my grandmotherās handwritten recipes.
I truly have no memory of her making this one (my mother confirmed she didnāt either) but I figured it would be the perfect recipe for a cold winterās night.
In the end we had to order take out!!!
@masteringcookbooks So we wont be eating cod chowder anytime soon #chowder #grandmasrecipe #recipefail
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