Kathy Browning in the kitchen. No fear of cooking here!
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Do you suffer from fear of cooking? If so, you're not alone. Before we get started, I should clarify this article is not referring to Mageirocophobia; the medical term used to describe a phobia of which people are literally frightened to cook.
The fear of cooking I refer to is when you are afraid you will mess up the meal and end up tossing it in the trash. Or, you are afraid to experiment and try something new. Many people have been conditioned to eat prepared meals from frozen packages and cardboard boxes. That's no fun. You are missing the joy of cooking if you are eating premade meals or dining out all the time.
Believe it or not, cooking is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Orchestrating a perfectly cooked meal that looks and tastes great is one of life's greatest pleasures. Cooking doesn't have to be hard and you certainly shouldn't have to agonize over it.
Today, I'd like to share some tips to help put you at ease in the kitchen. First and foremost, if you can read, you can create a tasty, nutritious meal. Recipes are the key to success. They are your friend, not your enemy. However, recipes can contain abbreviations you might not be familiar with. If you've never used a recipe to cook a meal, I encourage you to read, "How to Read a Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide to Meal Preparation".
When cooking, you need cookware and utensils. A gazillion cooking gadgets exist, but you can get by with a basic set of cookware and utensil set. You will also need a set of cutlery and one or more cutting boards. A basic set of prep knives should include a chef knife, serrated utility knife and paring knife.
Start by cooking simple dishes that don't require numerous ingredients or multiple steps. If you do not have a family favorite recipe, use the Internet to locate recipes for the types of foods you like. My personal favorite cooking website is the Food Network because they offer a wide variety of easy-to-prepare meals; many of which can be completed in less than an hour.
The fear of cooking I refer to is when you are afraid you will mess up the meal and end up tossing it in the trash. Or, you are afraid to experiment and try something new. Many people have been conditioned to eat prepared meals from frozen packages and cardboard boxes. That's no fun. You are missing the joy of cooking if you are eating premade meals or dining out all the time.
Believe it or not, cooking is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Orchestrating a perfectly cooked meal that looks and tastes great is one of life's greatest pleasures. Cooking doesn't have to be hard and you certainly shouldn't have to agonize over it.
Today, I'd like to share some tips to help put you at ease in the kitchen. First and foremost, if you can read, you can create a tasty, nutritious meal. Recipes are the key to success. They are your friend, not your enemy. However, recipes can contain abbreviations you might not be familiar with. If you've never used a recipe to cook a meal, I encourage you to read, "How to Read a Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide to Meal Preparation".
When cooking, you need cookware and utensils. A gazillion cooking gadgets exist, but you can get by with a basic set of cookware and utensil set. You will also need a set of cutlery and one or more cutting boards. A basic set of prep knives should include a chef knife, serrated utility knife and paring knife.
Start by cooking simple dishes that don't require numerous ingredients or multiple steps. If you do not have a family favorite recipe, use the Internet to locate recipes for the types of foods you like. My personal favorite cooking website is the Food Network because they offer a wide variety of easy-to-prepare meals; many of which can be completed in less than an hour.
- Mageirocophobia "Fear of Cooking" defined - phobias.about.com/od/phobiaslist/a/mageirocophobia.htm
Comments
great article!
I'm a horrible cook...thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kathy
I love to cook. I can't imagine being afraid.
:)
I had no fear of cooking, but suspect that from time to time dinner guests might have had a fear of eating. Nicely done article.
Great!
Great! You can even use this advice for kids just starting out on their own without mom to do the cooking!
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