Taking the drudgery out of cooking
There are times when I simply cannot imagine cooking – I’m either too tired, too busy, or too out of ideas. When that happens, we order out. That said, I do like to make different dishes every now and then. It’s fun to see what you can create.
How to get inspired:
- Cookbooks from the library or bookstore.
- Pinterest – there are lots of good ideas online. Select easy or more challenging dishes depending upon your stamina – and bravery – that day.
- Old family recipes – this is my favorite route and I cook a lot of the dishes my Mom made. I love that I’m passing these down to my kids.
Tackling it one dish at a time
Cooking can be fun if you turn up the music, focus on the task, and keep in mind that you’ll be rewarded with a nice meal at the end.
P.S. Happy Easter and Earth Day! I hope you get to spend some time outdoors enjoying our beautiful planet.
Photo courtesy of Rene Schwietzke.