Cooking 2.3

     Hey guys! It is safe to say I am improving on my cooking skills and each week I am learning something new. For the third week of genius hour, I decided to make both chicken and beef tacos (I am more of a chicken person if you didn't already notice). These were so quick and simple, I actually enjoyed the process. As most of you know, the first basic step is to cook and prepare the meat. My mom usually adds seasoning to the hamburger meat, so I followed that method. As the meat was browning, I sliced and prepared the toppings- tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese. I believe my tacos were just as tasty as my mom's, so it is safe to say this week was a success. 

    Next week I am hoping to find a college-student friendly recipe that is easy to make in the dorm room environment. My overall goal for genius hour is to find those quick, freshman safe dinner and lunch recipes. I'm hoping I will find more meals that appeals to my picky taste and future busy schedule. Tacos might not be the easiest meal to fix without a stove, but they are definitely a simple dish I would make if I were to live in an apartment. I cannot wait to keep challenging myself to cook and bake dishes for when I live on my own! 

 

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    Maddie I think it is super cool that you are learning to cook. It is probably going to be one of your most helpful tools, especially for college. Do you have a meal plan or are you just cooking whatever?

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  2. AnonymousMarch 2, 2021 at 8:03 PM

    Hey Maddie this is very exciting!! This must be pretty fun especially being rewarded in the end to stuff you full! Is there any kind of meal that you wish to try and eat?

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