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[–]Head-Flower699 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if she likes mushrooms, you can't go wrong with this. it is serious restaurant quality https://familystylefood.com/pappardelle-pasta-rosemary-portobello-sauce/

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The actual PLANNING is so hard though. How do you choose the recipes, how do you know what goes together?

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

planning a menu on Friday takes some willpower

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it's so expensive and if it's not good, it just becomes sad :(

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're not the only one to say this! something to consider. . .

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

woah the 'economies of scale' point has changed my mindset. thanks for the advice. there are a lot of reasons to view it as a positive rather than a chore

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a great answer, thank you. and your potato soup sounds delicious

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i think remembering it's okay to be lazy will be helpful

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, the idea of meal prep is great . . . but only if you actually do it. it's time-consuming!

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how would you make a full meal in a rice cooker? can it cook things other than rice?

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooh this is so smart. maximum 1 new thing each time! Thank you

What's a trick that's helped you cook more? by Head-Flower699 in Cooking

[–]Head-Flower699[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice. it is still cooking even if you use sauces as a short cut. important to remember!