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Most adults will tell you that one of the elements they find most annoying about being grown up is having to cook dinner every night. It is an absolute chore for some people, which is why the takeaway or TV dinner epidemic is as prolific as it is.

The idea of working a full day at work and still having to go home and cook is nothing short of torture – especially if your cooking skills leave much to be desired. Do not panic, 2024 will be different.

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Below are five exciting ways to spice up your cooking this year and add joy to your kitchen:

1.    Use Fresh Ingredients

Fresh ingredients add a whole new level of flavor to meals.

Seasonal ingredients are often the best way to add a healthy and nutritious element to your dinners. Not only are they more affordable than imported or preserved ingredients, but they also taste better too!

Using fresh ingredients is a surefire way to ensure that you and your family are getting the vitamins and minerals that you need to stay healthy and keep your immune system in check – particularly during the coldest months of the year.

2.    Try New Recipes

Get creative in the kitchen this year and experiment with new recipes.

Instead of cooking the same old dishes, week in and week out, choose a day of the week to experiment with something new. Add a few personal touches to your recipes and add or remove ingredients based on your family’s palette and taste preferences.

The internet is loaded with delicious new recipes, but if you are unsure of using them then stick to recipes provided by famous chefs, that way you know that they will come out perfectly.

3.    Experiment With Cooking Styles

If you are used to making a dish in a specific way, do something a little different this year and experiment with different cooking styles. If you spend most of your time leaning towards baking recipes, do something dramatic and grill your food instead.

That will help to mix up your meals, inject a new flavor into your diet, and teach you a new skill while you are at it.

If you do not have a grill already, find the best grill reviews online and put on your favorite outdoor apron – it is time to get your barbeque on!

4.    International Inspiration

Do not be afraid to try new things this year.

Mealtimes should be about spending time with your family and friends while powering your bodies with delicious-tasting meals. Try new cuisines and draw inspiration from international cuisines.

Pick a new country each year and find a recipe to try that embodies that country’s flavor profiles. If you have a friend from a different country, ask them to share their favorite recipes with you to try out.

5.    Exotic Ingredients

The pressure to cook with ingredients we know is mostly added by ourselves.

As a people, we are often too afraid to experiment with new ingredients – which is just sad. Take this new year as the opportunity to throw away old, outdated kitchen traditions and kick things off with a recipe that calls for a brand-new, exotic ingredient.

That does not mean you must rush out and buy a blowfish; start small with a new kind of mushroom, perhaps. Get your imagination flowing in your kitchen in 2024.