Cooking 101: Basic Cooking Tips for the Beginner Cook Being a Successful Home Cook: Plan it, Prep it, Cook it, Serve it, Eat it.Being a good cook doesn’t mean you have to have a fancy kitchen, all of the coolest appliances, or lots of space. All you really need are some basic skills and techniques, tips, tricks and some good recipes and you’ll be cooking along in no time. Cooking is really fun and when you pull off a great meal it can be really fulfilling. There are however, some basic safety issues you will want to consider. After all, cooking involves fire, heat, sharp things, and slippery messes. Don’t get discouraged, because everybody makes mistakes, even top chefs get it wrong. Not that I would qualify myself as a top chef (I just like to cook) but I make mistakes, too. It happens, but it’s important to keep trying and not give up.8,211 Words24 ImagesTable of ContentsBeing a Successful Home Cook:Cooking Safety Tips:How to Put Out a Grease FireThe Right Utensil for the Right DishNow You’re Cookin’Basic Cooking TipsFollowing the RecipeMeasurementsSeasoningSeasoning Tips for BeginnersZing It UpStock up Your SpicesBakingGeneral BBQ TipsBeef Tips for the BeginnerTips on Cooking BeefPoultry Cooking TipsPoultry Cooking TipsPork Done Right – Not Well DoneSeafood Cooking TipsCooking SeafoodThe Incredible Edible EggVegetable Cooking TipsSalads8 Most Common Cooking MistakesFinal Notes