One skill that many people would love to develop is their cooking skills. After all, most people love having good food, but it can be expensive and unhealthy to eat out very often.
However, if you have the skills to create all your favorite meals at home, this solves the problem and gives you a way of impressing any guests you may have over with your amazing cooking skills. In this post, we’ll be walking you through four cooking skills we think you should learn before this year is over.
Learn how to brine, pickle, and cure
Brining, picking, and curing are all methods of preserving different types of food. However, they don’t just preserve the products – they also create a unique flavor. Think about it – pickled onions and cucumbers don’t taste the same as normal onions are cucumbers.
There are loads of different things that you can preserve in this way, and most people find it an enjoyable hobby. Plus, you can make big batches and give them to your loved ones.
Start small, and as your confidence grows, you can try new things, like learning how to brine pork.
Learn how to make sushi
For many people, sushi is their favorite meal, and it’s easy to see why. It tastes delicious, and there are so many options – from classic sushi like California rolls to fancy sushi that has a lot of textural elements to it. And even if you’re not a fish fan, you shouldn’t dismiss sushi just yet – nowadays, vegetarian and other options like fried chicken sushi are becoming more popular.
While these aren’t necessarily traditional sushi, they are still a lot of fun to make and taste delicious. If you do decide to opt for the traditional salmon for your sushi, make sure that it is safe to eat.
Learn how to make pizza dough
Pizza is a quick, easy, and convenient meal, and it’s also a great option when you have large crowds over. While it may be easiest to simply order from your local pizza place, there’s no denying that homemade dough tastes much better and is also much more impressive.
You may need to find a few different pizza dough recipes and play around with the temperature of your oven and how long you leave the pizza in, but once you find the perfect combination, you likely won’t look back. Keep in mind that many pizza doughs require that you knead them, so be sure you know how to do this.
Learn how to make ice cream
Finally, everyone should know how to make proper homemade ice cream. Whether you opt for a no-churn option or you invest in an ice cream maker is entirely up to you.
The key is to find a good base recipe, and once you have that, you can add whatever you want to your ice cream mixture. This is the perfect dessert for family occasions, and you can even get creative and make a mini ice cream bar with various toppings and sauces. If you feel that ice cream is too unhealthy, you can always look into healthy popsicle recipes as well.
