If you’ve read here long, you know by now that I am not known for my cooking skills. I do it out of necessity (it’s one of the best ways to stay within your budget) and because I know it’s healthier for us, but I am not a natural in the kitchen.
I rarely helped my mom with meal prep when I was growing up, so my skills were pretty pitiful when I got married and moved out. I could at least boil water, but it was still pretty bad. (Mom, I don’t blame you in the least! It’s my own fault for not taking initiative.)
Even though I still have a long way to go, I’ve made some progress in the past 11 years (it’s crazy to think I’ve been married and out on my own for that long) and I can slowly see some confidence building in the kitchen. Thank you, internet!
With that in mind, I thought it would be fun to post my top 5 basic kitchen skills with my favorite how-to posts. You can follow my Cooking 101 Pinterest board for all my basic cooking skill finds because I need all the help I can get!
2. How to dice a tomato
Cindy for Made By You Monday
Sarah for Homemade Monday
Kristi for Inspiration Monday
Emily for Create Link Inspire
Kathy for Titus 2 Tuesday
Leslie for Twirl & Take a Bow Party
Kelly for Whimsy Wednesday
Karly for What’s Cookin Wednesday
Ruth for Thrifty Thursday
Carrie for Think Tank Thursday
Allison for Handmade Hangout Party
Wendy for Frugal Friday
Cheryl for I’m Lovin It
Jerri for Friday Favorites Linky Party
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Carol says
These are all some great tips, Sarah! Being the mom of a professional chef, I have picked up some skills along the way. I think your methods are "spot-on!"
steddins@hotmail.com says
Oh wow, I bet you have learned quite a bit!! I'm learning slowly but surely and am so thankful for the internet for good tutorials!! 🙂