Recipes That Will Help Make You A Better Cook

If you're cooking at home more than usual, why not use this time to hone your kitchen skills? Here are a bunch of simple recipes that taste delicious and allow you to improve your culinary techniques at the same time.

1. Soft Scrambled Eggs

Not all scrambled eggs are created equal, and until you’ve become an expert at this three-ingredient silky version, keep scrambling. All you need are eggs, salt, and butter, but you’ll want to cook the eggs low and slow until they’re super soft and decadent.

2. Beef Bourguignon

It’s always a good idea to have a few homemade soup and stew recipes in your arsenal. This beef stew takes a bit of time to prepare, but you’ll develop some useful skills along the way, like searing meat and braising it in a savory sauce made with wine and cognac. 

3. Quiche Lorraine

There’s no bad time to eat quiche. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this savory egg dish hits the spot. Best of all, you can load it with whatever is in your kitchen, from bacon and Gruyère to roasted peppers and goat cheese. 

4. Homemade Hamburger Patties

Sure, you can buy store-bought hamburgers, but every home cook should know how to make patties from scratch with just a few simple ingredients: ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, and parsley. 

5. Chicken Française

Learn how to make basic chicken cutlets that you can use in a ton of recipes. Put beaten egg, flour, and Parmesan into three small bowls, dredge the chicken, then fry it until golden brown.