I’m a foodie. I grew up in a house full of foodies, so I suppose you could say it was inevitable.
As a foodie, I’m not a fan of boring food. “Food for Fuel” is great concept and all, but it isn’t particularly realistic for me. Bottom line, it needs to taste good.
As a dietitian, it’s also important to me that the food is fresh and nutritious. And yes, healthy food can taste great! So far, so good.
However, I have one more requirement about food – it needs to be fun and easy to make, too. This is where a lot of people get waylaid. Recipes can be intimidating, cooking can be time-consuming, and, man, the ingredients can get expensive! But, don’t despair: it doesn’t have to be this way!
For many people, food preparation is a point of stress stemming from the common misconception that meals have to taste a certain way, that recipes need to be followed to a tee, and that unfamiliar foods should remain as such.
For me, my kitchen is a place to throw things together, try new ingredients, and take some time for myself. Above all else, my kitchen is a place of creation and play.
The concept of “playing with my food” has stuck with me since I first started cooking. When I experiment in the kitchen, there are no rules. I get to be creative, enjoy some time to myself, and invent something delicious. While I do have some “go-to” recipes, they are constantly morphing to suit my needs, use up leftovers, and best utilize whatever produce is in season.
Although I love to cook and bake, I know that not everyone does. I want to share with you some of my easiest, most delicious, and most fun-to-make recipes in the hope that you can enjoy your time in the kitchen as much as I do. Remember, recipes aren’t rulebooks, but guidelines – have fun with it and make it your own, and let me know how it turns out!
Happy cooking!
Anna
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