Nick the Cook🥘

Home cook on a mission to get more people cooking | Tweets that will make you a better cook | Maker of spice blends and sharpener of knives

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

A lot of people I talk to think cooking all your meals at home is a daunting task

Not only can cooking be fun and easy it’s also great for your health and your wallet

Here are common myths about meal prepping/grocery shopping and why they’re all wrong:

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

@the_dadchef @cowwedoin Hahah that’s a relief, you had me cringing over here

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@mpasquill8 Haha very true Mike. I think 3 is the bare minimum, but you’re right it takes way more than that to really perfect a dish

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

When trying to cook a new dish you need to make it at least 3 times

1st time: To get handle on the timing of steps

2nd time: To adjust ingredients to your preferences

3rd time: To put everything together and internalize the steps

Don’t get discouraged the first time around

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

When trying to cook a new dish you need to make it at least 3 times

1st time: To get handle on the timing of steps

2nd time: To adjust ingredients to your preferences

3rd time: To put everything together and internalize the steps

Don’t get discouraged the first time around

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Block off an hour a day to cook meals for yourself

I promise you’ll get a great return on the investment

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

@the_dadchef Yep they’re basically sponges.

Also if you want them to crisp up you’ll have to remove all their excess moisture before cooking them too

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

@cowwedoin Is that balsamic on it?

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Quick and delicious shrimp pasta for a weeknight dinner - ready to eat in 15 minutes

- Leftover pasta
- Frozen shrimp
- Garlic
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Cinnabon has the best food marketing ever

Step foot into any mall and you know immediately if they have a Cinnabon. You can literally taste it in the air

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Highly recommend using this brand of gnocchi I got at @ShopRiteStores for this meal

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@amy_oosterhouse Thanks Amy!

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Quick and delicious shrimp pasta for a weeknight dinner - ready to eat in 15 minutes

- Leftover pasta
- Frozen shrimp
- Garlic
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

@cowwedoin You’re right! Didn’t have any white wine but didn’t let that stop me from making it

[BowTiedOctopod @BowTiedOctopod]

Pre-shredded cheese is a scam

Saves... maybe 30 seconds?

All for getting cheese that is coated in anti-caking agents which means it doesn't melt like it should...

Usually ~2x price per lb as well 😂

Avoid.

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

@Bradjoy_ This a great tip for so many purées. I’ve never done tomato, but I have so much garlic and ginger purée cubes in my freezer right now

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Cook someone a meal and he eats great food for the night

Teach someone to cook and they eat great food for their life

My goal is to teach and inspire people to cook more of their meals at home

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Highly recommend using this brand of gnocchi I got at @ShopRiteStores for this meal

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Attempted to make a butternut squash soup but the nutty squash flavor was a little too overpowering

Instead I pivoted and used it as a base for a gnocchi sauce by thinning it with half and half and some gnocchi water

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Anybody who wants to learn what makes people crave certain foods should read “Why Humans Like Junk Food”

It’s a guidebook that any chef or home cook can use to make food irresistible

[Nick the Cook🥘 @DudesCook1]

Trying to mimic some of your favorite restaurant meals at home is a great way to get better at cooking

There’s a reason those foods are your favorite