Nowadays there are so many ways to learn how to cook. From podcasts, to shows, to the internet, it’s easier than ever to learn the basics. But, if you want to go beyond that and learn more about different cuisines, cooking techniques, and how to make a meal out of even the strangest ingredients, you should watch competitive cooking shows.
What cooking shows teach you is how to be speedy with your food, while still keeping it flavorful. With people finding less and less time to cook, this is such a crucial lessen to learn. On Chopped, contestants make appetizers in just 20 minutes. Even if it takes you a little longer, how amazing would it be to hear that friends are on their way and have a dish ready for them by the time they arrive?
Food waste is another huge problem with cooking. These cooking shows more often than none are given ingredients to use that are sometimes just scraps or leftovers from another product, and the chefs manage to create something amazing from them. Learning how to use leftover foods so you don’t waste money on throwing away perfectly good ingredients will save you money, and make you a more sustainable person.
