Food and Drink - Recipes, Inspiration (2024)

FAQs

What is the most important thing to remember when following a recipe? ›

Read the recipe.

Don't just skim it; read it through from start to finish. As you read, visualize doing the steps, which will help when you're prepping and prevent that dreaded yikes-I'm-missing-an-ingredient moment.

Question: What do you say when someone comments on your food? If they suggest it needs more of this and that, I'd feel insulted because if I cook for another, I've made sure to do my absolute best. If it's all praise, I'd wildly smile and say thank you, I'm so happy you're enjoying it.

Establishing a standard for each of your recipes ensures that both quality and consistency are maintained. Each of your bartenders needs to follow the same recipe when mixing drinks and co*cktails, otherwise you have no control of your liquor and mix costs.

Cooking is all about having fun and experimenting and there's plenty of inspiration online. It can be fun flicking through Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok or Instagram to find your next recipe, and there are plenty of innovative chefs to follow!

Get Inspired on Social Media

Social media is an obvious place to look for recipe inspiration — everyone and their grandma is posting what they ate on Instagram or Facebook. Most food blogs are also promoting themselves on social media, so it's an obvious place to start.

1: READ THE RECIPE COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING. The first step in following a recipe is to be sure to read through the ingredients needed as well as the instructions for what you will be doing before you ever begin mixing your batters or doughs. (This is one of the first steps in Mise En Place.)

How do you tell someone their food is amazing? ›

Ingredient List - The ingredient list is one of the most critical parts of a recipe. The ingredients should be listed in chronological order, with the ingredient used first at the very top of the list (Palmer, 2020).

They ensure a dish can be consistently prepared, allowing people to replicate the same results. Recipes serve as valuable guides and teaching tools for novice cooks. They provide an organized, step-by-step approach to cooking and help individuals learn cooking techniques, terminology, and basic kitchen skills.

Try Something New

To start your cooking routine, try making a dish you like. Instead of ordering your next meal from a local restaurant, try making it at home. Research recipes online that contain your favorite ingredients. You could also try putting dishes together with whatever you have in the pantry.

Find a few new-to-you recipes.

When I'm struggling to find motivation to cook, I shake things up by making a new recipe. One of my favorite ways to find new recipes is to ask friends about their favorite dishes — whether it's a weeknight dinner or a weekend cooking project.