Episode 55: Becoming a better home cook — Surprising ways to elevate your kitchen skills with ambitious cooking projects!

Have you ever dreamed of saying, “I’m really good at making homemade pasta!”? Or “I’ve mastered baking French macarons!”? Or perhaps, “Wow, I can cook Indian food with confidence!”? If you’ve been searching for ways to enhance your culinary skills or simply want to tackle that recipe you've always dreamed of mastering, we're here to help! This week’s episode is dedicated to becoming a better home cook by taking on more ambitious cooking projects. We'll share stories about dishes that challenged us, pushed our skills, and provided valuable lessons. Tune in for some surprising tips to elevate your kitchen expertise! How to make cassoulet by Melissa Clark via NYT Cooking Beginner’s guide to French macarons from Sally’s Baking Addiction Priya Krishna’s cookbook, Indian-ish Cookbooks by Madhur Jaffery Homemade pasta dough from 101 Cookbooks Sonya’s cherry vareniki and poppy seed roll recipes