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A struggle I had cooking was that so many of the recipes are pretty lousy, most distressingly including no pictures. One of the things I really like about Blue

by pbreit 11y ago

A struggle I had cooking was that so many of the recipes are pretty lousy, most distressingly including no pictures. One of the things I really like about Blue Apron and Plated are how easy to follow their instructions are and the inclusion of 7 pictures (6 steps plus the finished dish). For example, here is a really tasty, easy-to-cook "go to" salmon recipe: https://dusyefwqqyfwe.cloudfront.net/public_uploads/recipe/region_schedule/static_menu/4273/recipe_card20150518-3-axd55q.pdf https://dusyefwqqyfwe.cloudfront.net/public_uploads/recipe/r... (Plated seems to have started making its recipes harder to find/access) And yummy "go to" pork and beef meals from Blue Apron: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/seared-pork-roast-with-smashed-potatoes-strawberry-rhubarb-compote https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/seared-pork-roast-with-sma... https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/seared-steaks-with-sauteed-radishes-snap-peas-and-mashed-potatoes https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/seared-steaks-with-sauteed...

fredophile 11y ago
I haven't tried Blue Apron or Plated but looking at those links the thing that appeals most to me is that it explains the timing. I tend to have trouble getting everything finished at about the same time without something being overcooked.
- silencio 11y ago
  Try a cookbook like Bittman's How to Cook Everything Fast. Practical recipes+instructions on when to prep/cook/prepare other parts of a meal. There's also a couple chapters in the beginning that go over basic kitchen skills and what to stock in your home (oils, herbs, equipment) which can be useful. Cooking For Engineers (http://www.cookingforengineers.com/ http://www.cookingforengineers.com/) used to be one of my big favorites in that planning aspect but I haven't seen an update in years, sadly. My current favorite place to get recipes/cooking knowledge - but requires basic cooking skills in the first place - is anything from Kenji from Serious Eats. Usually all my questions and thoughts will be addressed in some of the super-in-depth guides, like the sous vide steak one and the chocolate chip cookie one. http://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab http://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab

by pbreit 11y ago

fredophile 11y ago

I haven't tried Blue Apron or Plated but looking at those links the thing that appeals most to me is that it explains the timing. I tend to have trouble getting everything finished at about the same time without something being overcooked.

silencio 11y ago
Try a cookbook like Bittman's How to Cook Everything Fast. Practical recipes+instructions on when to prep/cook/prepare other parts of a meal. There's also a couple chapters in the beginning that go over basic kitchen skills and what to stock in your home (oils, herbs, equipment) which can be useful. Cooking For Engineers (http://www.cookingforengineers.com/ http://www.cookingforengineers.com/) used to be one of my big favorites in that planning aspect but I haven't seen an update in years, sadly. My current favorite place to get recipes/cooking knowledge - but requires basic cooking skills in the first place - is anything from Kenji from Serious Eats. Usually all my questions and thoughts will be addressed in some of the super-in-depth guides, like the sous vide steak one and the chocolate chip cookie one. http://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab http://www.seriouseats.com/the-food-lab