Are you sick of cooking the same old dishes and meals for your family? It’s very easy to fall into a rut when it comes to cooking. If your store cupboard and kitchen are filled with the same ingredients over and over again, then you will find that you aren’t too inspired to liven up your cooking. So how exactly do you liven up your cookery? Here are some useful tips that all moms need to know!
Start Buying New Ingredients
Do you always buy the exact same ingredients whenever you are in your local supermarket? That could be one of the main reasons why you end up cooking the same meals! So to start getting excited about your cooking again, start mixing up your shopping list and start buying some ingredients that your family isn’t used to. This is also a great way to try and combat your kids’ picky eating habits as you may find that they enjoy eating these new and exciting ingredients rather than the boring ones they are usually given!
Cook With Alcohol
One of the best ways to add some new flavors to your meals is to start cooking with alcohol. Don’t worry about serving meals with alcohol to your kids - when you are cooking all the alcohol will boil off during the process so that only the flavor remains. There’s no risk of your kids getting tipsy at the dinner table! Red wine adds a great depth to tomato pasta sauces, and white wine will make a creamy sauce for chicken extra tasty! If you buy alcohol online, you will find that it works out cheaper than getting it from your supermarket.
Get Inspired
Another reason why we end up cooking the exact same meals over and over again is that we lack any inspiration. So it is a good idea to try and always look for new cooking inspiration whenever you can. There are loads of different places you can look for new ideas and recipes. Start off by having a flick through recipe books. If you don’t already have any, you should find the latest recipe book by your favorite celebrity chef. It is also worth looking through food blogs as they are often a good source of interesting recipes.
Use More Herbs And Spices
It’s perfectly fine to continue cooking the same recipes that you have been cooking for years. After all, you have been making them for so long you have probably perfected them! But there are certain ways you can liven up all your old favorites. For instance, start adding a few more herbs and spices to add a few more subtle flavors. You will find that fresh herbs add the most flavor, though dried ones will last in your cupboard longer.
As you can see, adding a bit more excitement to your cooking isn’t too difficult. These are just a few tips that should help to get you started. By the time you build your confidence, you may be able to even start experimenting with your very own recipes!
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