Many people associate cooking with being a hassle, time-consuming, and in the end just a lot of work. However, there is so much joy, creativity, and happiness found in cooking. I have not always been a big fan of cooking, but over this past year, I have found my bliss for cooking.
These 5 tips I have listed below have helped me learn to enjoy cooking and now it is something I look forward too. Read through and maybe they will help you as well.
1. Music or podcasts:
This is an easy tip and will make cooking more peaceful and entertaining. Next time you are cooking pick out your favorite genre of music or a podcast you’ve been dying to listen to and play it while you are cooking. Being in the kitchen for an hour will allow you to listen to music or a podcast you might not have had any other time for.
2. Surround yourself with friends:
To put it plain and simple cooking can be boring, especially by yourself. Spending an hour or so in the kitchen alone can be tedious. Instead of meeting family and friends out for dinner, plan a meal that you can cook together and invite them over. Enjoy cooking, talking, and bonding together.
3. Stay Organized:
This is a VERY important tip. Staying organized while cooking will make the whole process easier and more enjoyable. There will be less chaos. So have the recipes you are using accessible, and make sure you have the correct ingredients, measurements, and cooking equipment out and ready on hand when you need it.
4. Prep:
Before you start cooking, make a list of every ingredient and the amount you are going to need. Hit the grocery store before you start so you don’t have to run out for a last minute ingredient.
5. Wine or Fun Appetizers:
If you know you are going to have friends over, set out appetizers, nothing hard or something you have to cook. Just something like chips and dip or fruit and cheese, and pour a glass of wine and enjoy cooking!