1. Now that I know enough to prepare food that tastes better than most restaurants, eating at home is a way to choose healthy ingredients, save money, and eat well.
2. Not enough. I buy meat in advance and freeze it, so that requires at least a day or two planning for thawing.
3. A broad range, but I focus on salads, meats, and grains.
4. Occasionally, I drop dairy or become vegan, but mostly I'm a happy omnivore.
5. Learn simple techniques (knife skills, cooking at different temperatures, etc.) and have the right tools. Start with a sharp knife and a good steel pot and pan, then add a cast iron skillet (none of this needs to be expensive). After that, nothing is more fun in cooking than parsing a good recipe until you understand it inside out.
2. Not enough. I buy meat in advance and freeze it, so that requires at least a day or two planning for thawing.
3. A broad range, but I focus on salads, meats, and grains.
4. Occasionally, I drop dairy or become vegan, but mostly I'm a happy omnivore.
5. Learn simple techniques (knife skills, cooking at different temperatures, etc.) and have the right tools. Start with a sharp knife and a good steel pot and pan, then add a cast iron skillet (none of this needs to be expensive). After that, nothing is more fun in cooking than parsing a good recipe until you understand it inside out.