The concept of approachable gourmet has been developing as I grow in my business and in my experience as a cook. Growing up, I honestly didn't cook much. I'm surrounded by great cooks and as a kid the notion of cooking for myself was bizarre. Mom made the meals, and if Mom didn't cook; Dad did. And if Dad didn't cook Grandma or Auntie or Good old Firebaugh Restaurant were there to feed me. It wasn't until I got my first apartment that I even tried to cook. I started out making some of my favorite home meals, and I found that after being in school all day, I really enjoyed standing in my kitchen and treating my roommates and friends to something warm and homey. Needless to say, our apartment became a hot dinner spot.
As I got a little more seasoned at my craft (pun totally intended)., I began to branch out from my typical Italian and American dishes. I bought Middle Eastern and Asian cookbooks and I tried cooking anything and everything. I love to experiment with food, but time and budget are frequently an issue. So, I started taking base ideas from cookbooks, restaurants, and even home favorites and adapted them to my taste and budget. This is where Approachable Gourmet began.
Great food starts with what we know. Your family recipes are a great starting point for learning how to be a gourmet. You'll find when you go through your tried and trues that you have a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help you break down any gourmet recipe into a manageable, achievable, and delicious meal.
I hope that trying my tips and recipes will change the way you think about your kitchen.
Be brave, make a mess, make mistakes and you too can be an Approachable Gourmet.
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