Should I Write a Beginner’s Cooking Book? 🍳 My 70 Years in the Kitchen Might Help
Walking into a kitchen for the first time can feel like stepping onto another planet. I remember being a sixth grader, thrown into the rush of a cafeteria, barely knowing how to hold a knife. Over the years, I picked up techniques from my mom, grandma, and even a few tricks from my dad’s weekend grilling. What I learned is that most people don’t need fancy recipes—they need to know what sautéing actually means, how to boil pasta without turning it to mush, or why a sharp knife is safer than a dull one.
One dish I always come back to is a simple vegetable stir-fry. Start with a hot pan, a splash of oil, and toss in chopped onions. Let them sweat a bit, then add whatever veggies are on hand—carrots, bell peppers, broccoli. Stir often, don’t crowd the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Finish with a splash of soy sauce. That’s it. No fuss, no special equipment. It’s quick, cheap, and filling.
I’m thinking about putting all these basics into a book—just the essentials, illustrated with recipes that actually work for beginners. Would it be worth the effort? Would people actually want a guide that focuses on how to cook, not just what to cook?
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