Although we all need to eat, it is fair to say that not all of us are or can be master chefs. This is fine, but if we want to feed ourselves well, then there are a few recipes that we should all know how to cook so we can stay healthy, impress our friends when we invite them over, and not have to rely on convenience foods.
With that in mind, here are 5 things everyone should know how to cook:
- Scrambled eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest sources of protein there is, and scrambled eggs is one of the quickest meals to take, so everyone should be able to make them. Luckily, all you need is a few eggs, some butter, and milk or cream, which you mix in a pan to make this dish. You can then top with green onions, peppers, or cheese to make things more interesting.
- Chili
Chili is one of those dishes we should all know how to cook because it is simple, filling, and healthy, and of course, you can easily adapt it to change the flavor a little by making different variations like this dutch oven chili recipe or swapping out the meat for lentils if you are veggie, for example. If you can make a chili, you will also be able to cater for a large group of friends and family very easily too.
- Roast chicken
Chicken is a cheap and tasty source of protein, and a roast chicken when served with vegetables or rice, or in a salad, is a simple meal for the whole family, so learning how to perfectly roast a chicken so that it is moist and tender with a crispy skin, is a must. Start practicing now.
- Mac and Cheese
Yes, you can buy mac and cheese in a box, but this comfort food is much better for you, and much more impressive when served to friends, when you make it yourself, and you know what? Even if you’re a terrible cook, it is not difficult to learn how to make a cheese sauce by making a roux from butter and flour, and once you have that down, you can make all manner of white sauces, so it is definitely worth learning how.
- Marinara sauce
Speaking of sauces, learning how to make your own signature tomato marinara sauce is a really good idea because, once you can make a basic tomato sauce to have with pasta, you can make a bunch of them by adding different ingredients such as green chilies to have with tacos or bacon to serve over your morning eggs. Everyone should be able to take tomatoes and transform them into a tasty sauce, so what are you waiting for?
Learn how to cook these basic recipes and you will always be able to feed yourself and others, and the skills you learn along the way will make you a much more capable cook than you are right now.
