In this episode I provide tactical ways to get out of a cooking rut, explain toolbox recipes and how to expand your culinary repertoire to new cuisines. I'll also give you my top 3 cookbook recommendations and what I've learned from them.
Episode takeaways:
- Cooking ruts are normal - you should have a toolbox of recipes you feel confident cooking. If you're in a rut, it's time to build out your toolbox.
- Toolbox recipes should be seasonal
- FWAL menu plan program and cooking classes are designed to build your toolbox of seasonal recipes while teaching a framework of how to menu plan in the future. https://www.foodiewithalife.com/menuplanning
- The Seasonal Recipe Bundle (SRB) membership delivers toolbox recipes each season that save you time and keep you inspired. https://bit.ly/3BHktkvSRB
- Get out of a rut by looking through cookbooks, magazines and cooking websites
- Recommended cooking websites: Smitten Kitchen, The Kitchn, 101 Cookbooks, The Spruce Eats
- Recommended cooking magazines: Bon Appetite, Cooks Illustrated, Food & Wine
- Expand into new cultures by checking out cookbooks at the library
- Top 3 cookbooks that have gotten me out of a rut: French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook by Mireille Guiliano, East by Meera Sodha, Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman
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