I am a college student that struggles with cooking. Since I am a college student, I don't have much time or money. Still, I want to learn to be a better cook. What are four easy, cheap, and quick ways I can improve my cooking?
Here are four ways you can improve your cooking:
1) Experiment. If you don't experiment with different flavors and dishes, you won't improve. Don't cook the same thing over and over again, otherwise, you won't see any progress.
2) Try different seasonings. Seasoning gives the food a rich flavor. You should try new seasonings and spices to broaden the flavors you like. Buying small samples of spices can be an affordable way to try new things.
3) Cook for others. Cooking for others is the fastest way to get feedback on your skills. Cook for others whenever you can, and never back down from the challenge. Try cooking for friends so you're cooking in a comfortable environment.
4) Add more to simple dishes. If you like simple dishes, like ramen, try adding a few things to them. For example, try adding an egg to the top of your ramen, or parmesan cheese. Add new ingredients to strengthen your understanding of how ingredients blend. Along with that, you can use your new knowledge and apply that to different dishes. Find another dish you like that's similar to ramen, then try adding the same ingredients.