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Tips for cooking great meals at the FLSR
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NUTRITIOUS
Each meal should include:
-vegetables (Mom would be proud)
-carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, pasta, etc.)
-meat (build strong muscle tissue)
-dessert (everyone needs a little sweetness in their lives)
SIMPLE
Many meals can be simple but delicious. Take into account these ideas:
-soups/stews/casseroles
-baking/roasting/broiling (don't forget to line the pan with foil!)
*a simple recipe can turn complicated when multiplied by 10
-make it easier (& less stressful) on yourself and on your cooking team by choosing relatively simple recipes)
WITHIN BUDGET
Here are some tips on saving money:
-take advantage of sales (ads, coupons, in-store deals)
-avoid prepackaged/precut food
-compare brands/sizes to determine best price
-fresh fruit is always a nice treat (at least it is in my culture - Canadian, I mean, Chinese)
-BUT...use almost all if not all of the money allotted to you - we all pay to have great meals and we want our money's worth!
You CAN cook a good, nutritious meal within your budget
TANTALIZING TO THE TASTEBUDS
For those who tend to be closed-minded:
-try new foods - then you can judge it if you want to - it won't kill you!
-next to language, food is the most important part of one's culture
For those who would like to share their open-mindedness:
-be considerate of differences in culture
-don't be offended if others' tastebuds aren't as developed as yours
**ADDITIONAL TIPS**
-place meat in fridge to thaw 1-2 days prior (avoid thawing at room temperature)
-plan a cooking schedule in order to maximize your time, and to have it ready on time
-plan enough food for the # of people in your language house, + 20% (it's always better to overestimate)
-when estimating amounts, always underestimate the amount of people for which the recipe is written (ie. interprets 'serves 4-6' as 'serves 4')
-according to an old Cuban saying, "una barriga llena, un corazon contento." (a full belly, a happy heart)
-never mess with a guy on an empty stomach
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