I've never thought of myself as a "cook" even though I've been cooking for most of my adult life, and the meals I make don't come out of a package or can. For example, I love roasted chicken with boiled red potatoes and lightly steamed broccoli, or a pot roast with a side of rice noodles and peas. I do sometimes make casseroles and more complex dishes but I mostly eat simply prepared recipes that you won't see on The Food Channel. I like to think that I am simply heating things up in the kitchen!
It's a mistake to think that in order to cook healthy, delicious meals that you need to make something elaborate or doused with various sauces which usually contain sugar and fat. It's also a myth that simple home cooking is necessarily bland.
Eating wholesome and simple foods can be very satisfying, and you're less likely to gorge yourself when eating whole grains that require you to chew them more slowly and meals not marinated with chemicals and sugar. You're also more likely to get the vitamins and nutrition you need which in turn helps you feel and look your best!
Of course simple cooking is best, but let's not forget herbs, spices, and strategically added fats like butter or olive oil! I cook simply, but the spice rack gets half emptied whenever I make a dish.
ReplyDeleteWarning: Cooking this way makes restaurant food very bland and boring, even dishes that are supposed to be seasoned!
I do use herbs and spices! I love Mrs. Dash, in fact- it's free of MSG. In the summer I buy fresh herbs from the farmer's market.
DeleteI also sometimes use olive, sesame and sunflower oil. Butter only sometimes in baked goods and popcorn.