Consider this: every popular dish that has ever been prepared began as an experiment that took a considerable amount of time to perfect. Sometimes you’ll toss in some ingredients that just don’t mesh well together, but on other occasions you’ll discover that you’ve hit the flavor jackpot. Success can be including an additional item that wasn’t called for in the recipe, or even substituting chicken for pork and realizing it works even better.
9. Devote some time to planning your meal
Unless you’re okay with cooking hot dog, cucumber and peanut butter stew, you should make sure you have all of the appropriate ingredients before preparing your meal. This means making a shopping list in advance and coming home with everything that you need. Not only does it give you control over the process, it also means you haven’t bought anything that isn’t unnecessary.
