1 cup red lentils 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 cups water 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) 1/4 cup olive oil Juice from one lemon 1 tsp each cumin and turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Place lentils, sweet potato and water in a saucepan, bring to the boil, cover and cook till […]
Chia seeds pudding with all the trimmings
Chia seeds pudding is absolutely the ultimate breakfast for me, easy to make and ever so nutritious. Rich in the precious fatty acid omega 3, minerals, fibers, essential amino acids and more. They promote good digestion and stabilize blood sugar level. What more could you ask for?! This dish will boost you with energy and […]
Ultimate Autumn Soup
Well, I don’t have much to say about this soup except that it’s everything you would like a soup to be; warm, hearty, comforting, nutritious and satisfying. It simply brings all the autumn goodness to perfection and when everything’s just right there’s not much to say, only to enjoy… So get your heavy soup pan […]
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COOKING CRISIS
Staring at the open fridge
Have you ever found yourself staring at your open fridge or larder, scanning the products and ingredients and have absolutely no idea what to make with them, or what do you feel like eating?
And what if this situation repeats itself again and again over a period of time?
Well, you are experiencing a ‘cooking crisis’. It happens to the best of cooks!
Here are some key strategy solutions to over come the crisis:
1. Go back to basics, opt for the most simple recipes that always work.
2. Make a list of your all time favourites and stick to them for some time till you feel creativity is crawling back.
3. Focus on one ingredient you have or feel like eating and look for recipes using it as the main ingredient.
4. Think of what type of dish you feel like eating; soup, salad, burgers, pie etc. and look for a recipe for that.
5. Cook together with friends and family or initiate potluck dinners. Sharing cooking and eating with others can inspire you and boost your creativity in the kitchen.