Cooking the art of preparing and presenting food by Kipp Edwards
1. Cooking Fundamentals Cooking is considered a blend of both science and art. It takes knowledge and skill to combine ingredients and use the proper techniques to create a tasty meal. It's best to start out by following a recipe to get the correct ingredients and measurements while including the four fundamentals: acid, fat, heat, and salt. As you get more experience, you can start to experiment and use your intuition and creativity to come up with your own crowd-pleasing recipes. 2. Essential Cooking Skills Cooking a good meal is an excellent way to save money, enjoy quality food, and spend time with loved ones. Here are some basic skills every aspiring cook should master: ● Use a knife ● Boil al dente pasta ● Make stock ● Prepare sauces ● Cook hot breakfast ● Whisk dressings ● Roast a chicken ● Throw together a sheet-pan dinner ● Meal prep ● Mix cocktails Once you have the basics down, you can start to broaden your co...