Question: Do you like to improvise when cooking?

@Shavkat (141905)
Philippines
July 23, 2023 9:41am CST
Since I started exploring the cooking department, I must say that I am improvising the ingredients when cooking some meals in the house. It means there will be no leftovers.I think it is a good way to indulge oneself in cooking. I'm sure some of you can do this. Correct me if I am wrong with this claim. Do you typically plan your meals ahead of time? Image Credit: cdn.dribbble.com
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@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jul 23
I like to keep it simple and rarely use spices.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
I also do the same thing. There is no need to make a particular experimented meal extravagant in cooking it.
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
23 Jul 23
I usually cook whatever sounds good at the time. If I don't have all the ingredients for something, then I just add a little of this and a little of that and see how it turns out.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
This is what I like in doing the cooking experiment in the kitchen department. I just also wished to learn how to cook that well since I was a young adult.
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
25 Jul 23
@Shavkat I hope all your experiments taste wonderful, Shavkat.
@AmbiePam (120787)
• United States
23 Jul 23
I don’t think I experiment too much, but occasionally I’ll try a different spice; usually just a tad so I won’t ruin it if I don’t like the addition I’ve made.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
I am also a bit careful in using some spices. I need to see if the combination of them would come out the right taste. As much as possible, I don't want to waste food.
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@AmbiePam (120787)
• United States
24 Jul 23
@Shavkat Yes, exactly.
@allknowing (153530)
• India
24 Jul 23
I do not always follow recipes
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
I can feel you with that. If I were a cooking expert, I don't need to follow certain recipes. I can only improvise certain meals in the house.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
23 Jul 23
I usually plan my meals according to what I bought when I go grocery shopping.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
Since I am not an expert in cooking, I usually prepare a market list not to miss certain ingredients.
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
25 Jul 23
@Shavkat I prepare a list of things I need, but I check what is available that looks good fresh and at a good price and after I decide what to cook.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Jul 23
I usually get in trouble when I start getting "creative" in the kitchen, lol.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
24 Jul 23
I also laugh about it if things went wrong in doing a cooking experiment.
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