- Fork in the Road
- Posts
- Are you a recipe scientist? 🔬
Are you a recipe scientist? 🔬
Some days call for easy meals, some days you're a recipe scientist
Kristina Todini, RDN
August 14, 2024
In partnership with
When I’m making my weekly meal plan (which usually happens on Saturdays), I think about dinners for the week ahead in two ways: is it an easy night, or a night to test out a recipe experiment?
Most nights are easy nights. I want something simple that I can whip together in 40 minutes or less, usually with minimal active cooking time (hello Instant Pot and oven-baked dinners).
But some nights I’m up for the challenge of making something new, or a “recipe experiment.” I try out new recipes from other creators or test out a new version of something I’ve made before. This is usually once every week or two.
I challenge you to think about your meals in the same way. Plan for mostly easy meals that maximize time, but also challenge yourself to experiment with a new recipe or use a new ingredient. This is how you continually keep learning!
👩🍳 + 🍲,
Kristina
meal planning master
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
I’m deep in building mode right now, putting everything I know about plant-based meal planning and meal prep in my new program that is launching soon. If you’re loving these daily tips and are interested in learning more about how to plan easy meals, recipe experiments, theme nights, and how to actually start prepping these meals each and every week, get on the waitlist so you’re the first to know when the program is ready.
Simple Dinners to Try This Week 😌
Recipe Experiments to Up Your Skills 👩🍳
DID YOU KNOW? 🧐
Cooking, like any skill, is best learned by taking action. Learning the basics of cooking techniques, flavor combinations, and food pairings is the foundation but, like riding a bike or learning to read, you only get better by getting in the kitchen and experimenting. Through action comes knowledge, which then you’ll have for a lifetime. (source)
TODAY’S VIDEO 🎥
Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.
I’M CURIOUS 🧐…
I’d love it if you’d be a peach and take 3 minutes to fill out this short survey about your biggest struggles in the kitchen right now. If you do, you’ll receive a FREE meal plan that’s usually just available to my meal plan members. 👇
TOGETHER WITH HUNGRYROOT
Goodbye Meal Kits, Hello Hungryroot
Hungryroot is a grocery and recipe delivery service that supports any health needs you and your family might have. Whether you’re looking to incorporate a gut-friendly diet, just trying to eat healthy, or anything in between, Hungryroot makes achieving your goals on your terms easy.
Browse the thousands of groceries and recipes available each week, or have Hungryroot curate a delivery made just for you and your family based on your preferences. Save hours planning, shopping, and cooking each week. Plus pick one free item for life.
Reply