I always dreamed of following in the footsteps of my father, the chef of the coolest restaurant in our city. I love cooking since childhood, and it always seemed to me that I could, but dad made it clear to me that in professional cooking everything is not so simple. He dedicated me to the secrets of this art, which I now gradually master. If you love your job, then everything is not so complicated, but interesting and exciting. Dad outlined the main points, following which anyone, if desired, can master the skill of cooking the most magnificent dishes.
Change your outlook on cooking
If you still just opened bags with canned soups or “rollton”, then now realize that you can cook it all yourself. There are millions of recipes according to which you will create any culinary masterpiece, just take this thought for yourself. You need to want to cook, love this business, wish to create a culinary miracle with all your heart. Then you will succeed, everyone around will appreciate the result of your labors.
Access the internet
Previously, cooks did not have such an opportunity, they had to rummage through tons of books and create cookbooks “for themselves” themselves. Now all of this is compiled and scheduled, so take advantage of this. It will take less time to find the right recipe, and more time to cook. Social networks have competent culinary blogs that describe recipes for cooking different dishes. Study, compare and be sure to “filter” information, discarding unnecessary. Even the dishes most familiar to you can be prepared in different ways. Learn how these dishes are prepared by one or another user, this will only benefit you.
Watch more cooking shows
Reading is one thing, and seeing with your own eyes is a completely different matter. Usually professional chefs are invited to cooking shows, so there will be something to learn. Remember what and how to cook, especially the recipes you like, review several times. What you see is better left in your memory for a long time. Some programs are designed as a culinary duel. This is the best way to compare different cooking methods. The main disadvantage of such training is that you cannot taste the dishes.
Chat with other chefs
Sharing experience and knowledge is an important part of learning. Be sure to meet other chefs and share the secrets of cooking. So your training will move to a new level, you can learn the wisdom of cooking faster. Do not think that you have nothing to teach others. Any experience is important for someone who wants to master the art of cooking to perfection. Ask for advice, remember, train, let the learning process be lively.
Try cooking every day
A good chef must "get his hand." Make yourself a rule - on a dish every day. Gradually, you can do everything quickly and accurately, but it will come with experience. Once you learn how to cut salads quickly and without minor injuries - you can call yourself a master. Your taste buds also require training, you must learn to use them professionally. Listen to your taste, trust yourself.
Experiment
New recipes are not taken from the air, they are created by people. Often they appear by chance, during the next experiment. Cooking a familiar dish? Try changing a few ingredients or a cooking method. If the result is pleasant - repeat. A few successful experiments in a row - and the new recipe is ready. Sometimes it’s worth changing just one point during the cooking process, and the dish will turn out to be practically new.
Let relatives become your tasters
The opinion of others is always important in the work of a cook.After all, everyone has different tastes, the master himself cannot appreciate the dish for all people. Let your family try each of your dishes, evaluate it, honestly pronounce all the pros and cons. Only in alliance with the rest will you create a culinary masterpiece. After all, it is impossible to master the cooking skills alone. Just ask your assistants to speak frankly without embellishing the dignity of the dishes.
These tips are simple, follow them and develop as a competent culinary specialist. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, do not drop the case halfway. Love the process of creating new dishes, because this is a whole art. You will master it by approaching business with the soul and not being afraid to experiment. Then, perhaps, you will become the one who will give the world new tastes of familiar dishes.