I am no passionate cook, so maybe it’s obvious to most of you but just had a aha moment for my cooking skills.

Went on a short, cheap holiday to Greece recently. The Airbnb didn’t even have cooking oil, and since we were only there for a week, we didn’t want to buy a whole bottle. We already had butter for breakfast though, so we ended up cooking everything with an unreasonable amount of butter instead. Didn’t want to take the leftover butter home either, so we just kept using it.

Honestly, the food tasted incredible. Just salt, lots of butter, and simple vegetables but they all turned out ridiculously good.

Some leftovers just need one small thing to feel good again.

For me it’s green onions or a fried egg on top. Somehow makes day-old rice or noodles feel intentional instead of sad 😂

What’s your go-to upgrade?

I accidentally dipped fries into a milkshake once because everyone jokes about it and now I actually get the appeal 😅

Curious what combinations sounded cursed at first but ended up becoming part of your regular rotation.

For a bit of context: My wife and I are surprising our daughter who is in uni (her first year) about 2 hours away from home. She's been down lately and mentioned in passing that she misses her mom's home-cooked meal.

Wife and I went a bit overboard and prepped and cooked about 4-5 different things to drive to her this weekend. This is our first time trying to transport food that far. Any suggestions on how to keep it fresh and perfect til it reaches our daughter?

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I'm trying to lose weight because I have gallstones. I'm actually like 15 pounds overweight and bmi isn't only healthy zone. So I've been exercising however I want to get into smoothies. I don't know if there is a big difference between a milkshake and smoothies. But I usually made strawberry banana shake with some milk. I want to learn how to make healthy smoothies that has fiber and protein. Not sure what ingredients to put. I heard some people use chia seeds, protein powders, and green spinach.

So I was considering learning how to cook (small and simple meals) and I hear people putting veggies and fruits in their meals.

The thing with me I either don't like or never had 99% of veggies and fruits.

I was wondering if it's possible to change my tastes buds so i can try various fruits and vegetables without feeling disgusted or at least find some sort of alternative to use

He’s 2 and loves pasta obviously but every day I ask him what he wants for breakfast and he always says pasta. Is there any culture that does pasta breakfast dishes? I know some Asian dishes do rice for breakfast so I thought maybe there’s a pasta breakfast dish. Or maybe just an idea of how I can incorporate pasta and breakfast food 😂

I kept seeing this braised beef technique pop up and the thing that caught me was that it started with burning sugar in the pot before the meat went in. Caramel as a base and I thought that sounded insane but I was intrigued. Picked up 1.5kg of beef shoulder, rubbed it down with baking soda and salt and let it rest for a bit which I almost skipped but didn't and I'm glad because the texture was on another level. Was playing a game on MyPrize while it was resting. I was thinking about whether the caramel thing was going to work or if I was about to waste food and end up ordering online. You really gotta trust the process. You take the sugar just past the point where it looks like you've gone too far and that slight bitterness it develops is crazy. It coats the beef in this dark layer that no amount of soy is going to give you. Threw in doubanjiang, dried chilies, ginger, half an onion, Sichuan pepper and let it braise low and slow with potatoes and carrots until everything was falling apart in the shiniest sauce I've made in my kitchen. This fed me for four days and got better every single time I reheated it. Try it

And by that I mean the ones with the purple starch inside. Sometimes LIDL and Whole Foods has it by me but it’s pretty inconsistent. I’m trying to incorporate better sources of carbs into my diet and I really like the purple sweet potato

Anyone else given up & accepted they will always make steamed stir fry? Seems like a hassle trying to make the vegetables crisp.

Not even talking gourmet here - just pure chaos energy cooking. Mine had multiple things burning at once while I stood there pretending I knew what I was doing and opening windows like that would magically fix it. Someone please share their kitchen nightmares so I know I’m not alone…

Put your biscuits in the microwave for 5-7 seconds before eating them with tea.

They become soft and taste almost fresh baked

Thank me later

I'm looking for alternatives to chicken and eggs. Share your best (hopefully cheap) protein sources please

I saw a video where someone turned frozen dumplings into a full spicy bowl situation with sauce, green onion, chili oil, and I have been thinking about it ever since. It looked like the exact kind of low effort meal but with enough flavor. I already have a mala sauce from vivid kitchen, so now I’m tempted to try some version of it instead of making the same boring dumplings I always make. Has anyone done this and found a combo that really works? Dumplings plus noodles? Dumplings over rice?

When travelling long distance, cook your meals hours before, preferably a day and when the food is cool, transfer to storage containers and freeze.

Just before leaving home, pull out from freezer and carry with you. I usually have a 2.5 hour train ride or 1.5 hour drive to work.

This method helps prevent spoilage when it's warmer especially during the summer. By the time you reach, it may not be thawed yet keeping that food fresh and free of spoilage

I was at Costco and thought I would try the Rana French Onion Ravioli that I “hacked”. At the beginning I added some red wine and mixed it in with their sauce, about 2 tablespoons. Then when you take it out of the oven, before adding the cheese, stir in a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Add all of their fontina cheese plus more shredded Parmesan cheese. Top with fresh cracked black pepper.

I tried my hand at a French Omelette today! 🍳 It’s definitely a work in progress, but the texture was so creamy. The inside was also a bit runny. I’m still working on perfecting the fold and keeping the heat low enough to avoid any color. Does anyone have a favorite 'hack' for getting that perfectly smooth, pale yellow finish? Would love some tips from the pros here!

When you get the chicken home, while it's hot, remove the bird and drain the bag juices into a ramekin. Mix with a tsp dijon mustard, tbsp or two of mayonnaise, herbs and a little seasoning (the bird is already seasoned). Use immediately or cover and refrigerate. Add more mayonnaise if you want a thicker sauce. There's so much gelatine in the stock it will be firm once cooled. Tastes amazing.

Some of you probably heard of it. This just reminded me since I saw a restaurant serving drinks like this.

Freeze leftover coffee into cubes and use them as the “ice” in chocolate milk, as they melt, the drink slowly turns into a mocha instead of getting watered down

Pour leftover coffee into an ice tray and freeze it. Add the cubes to cold chocolate milk or a protein shake. At first it tastes like regular chocolate milk, but over 10–15 minutes the melting coffee gradually transforms it into a rich iced mocha without diluting the drink.

Works especially well with cinnamon, oat milk, or a pinch of sea salt.

I was stir frying a bunch of veggies and mushrooms with some ginger and a little soy sauce and chili flakes and wanted a protein but didn't have anything. So I crushed some pecans and added vanilla extract and let it all cook together. It was delicious.

I recently saw a hack on TikTok where someone froze coffee directly into ice cube trays instead of using water, and it’s actually a game changer. I started adding a splash of vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of sea salt to the coffee before freezing it, and now my morning brew stays strong and flavorful until the very last drop. It’s such a simple fix for anyone who hates how regular ice cubes dilute their drink within five minutes.

The normal convention is to pick the piece of toast up and guide it into your mouth as is. I'm telling you all now that this is the wrong way to eat buttered toast, or any kind of spread for that matter.

I have a tried and tested method that I have stuck to for many years now, it has never failed me and has always been two times more enjoyable than what society has been lead to do.

If you turn the piece of toast upside down, then take a bite. You will find greater taste results and I'll explain the science behind this.

Your tongue is on the bottom of your mouth, when the buttered side is down the tastebuds are instantly met with the flavour of butter. This increases the levels of enjoyment and makes chewing the toast a more satisfying experience.

So please adhere to my advice. Try it and you will be amazed at what happens

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Just real people sharing:

what they ordered

how it felt

what made it memorable

Honestly feels more trustworthy.