{"id":103634,"date":"2020-03-23T03:19:56","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T10:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=103634"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:32:06","slug":"resources-learning-cook-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/daily-living\/resources-learning-cook-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Unable to Eat Out? Try Our Favorite Resources for Learning to Cook at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As days go by, many of us find ourselves discovering more of the comfort of our own homes.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Yet a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s a renter<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">someone who lives in a big city, you\u2019ve probably got<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ten<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0used to eating out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">often. However,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">things slow<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0down, it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">finally\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">time to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">internalize that money-saving tip about cooking more at home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a complete stranger<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your own kitchen or you a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lready\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enjoy cooking, this habit is a healthy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and delicious\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">choice in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o level up your skill and reduce\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">monotony, try something\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">different\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">every now and then.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below, w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e\u2019ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0put together a list of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">our favorite\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food blogs and recipe websites<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ith helpful tips on how to perfect your techniques\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a variety of recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from entrees to desserts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they\u2019ll<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help you find\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0motivation\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get started.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-103636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/learning-cooking-online.jpg\" alt=\"learn to cook online\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/learning-cooking-online.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/learning-cooking-online.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/learning-cooking-online.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/learning-cooking-online.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cooking Techniques<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Serious E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0covers all the basics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">informative\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">content that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s easy to follow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">L<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">earn about techniques ranging from roasting, frying and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">boiling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to meta-skills\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like cleaning, storing food and organizing your fridge.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here, y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ou\u2019re likely to find\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kitchen tips on issues you\u2019ve never even thought of.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickuplimes.com\/\">Pick Up Limes<\/a> is a great resource for anyone who wants to understand how food works. They offer information on nutrients and how to create a balanced diet, with uncomplicated explanations from a dietitian. Plus, they have a wide range of nutrient-packed, fully-vegan recipes, easy to try at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reluctantgourmet.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Reluctant Gourmet<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shares the idea that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to learn to cook well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you first need to understand the basics. As such, they take you on a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n educational<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0journey\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from discovering ingredients<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and advanced\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">learning\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">techniques<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, such as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0boiling, frying, braising, baking<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0grilling. It\u2019s important to understand both what you should and should not do, and this is a great starting point.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-103638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/cooking-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"cook at home\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/cooking-at-home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/cooking-at-home.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/cooking-at-home.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/cooking-at-home.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to learn the basics of how\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">best\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cook individual items,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechoppingblock.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Chopping Block<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has videos and resources on a wide range of topics.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning to cook in this way might help you understand what every ingredient requires and how you can best pair them to create unique, lovely dishes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0suited for you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r tastes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips from <strong>Chef Shelley Young<\/strong> of The Chopping Block for renters, when cooking in their rental apartment:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPoor ventilation, lack of space and oven quality tend to frustrate a lot of renters. Some quick tips to assist in each of these areas are:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>When cooking on a grill pan, put it inside the oven which will help reduce the amount of smoke.<\/li>\n<li>Bigger pans ultimately take up less room in the kitchen, because you\u2019ll need fewer of them when cooking. Almost everything that you can do in a few small pans, you can do in a larger one.<\/li>\n<li>Put a pizza stone at the bottom of your oven and use an oven thermometer to regulate temperature.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recipes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking for easy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">follow recipes,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cafe\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delites<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shares tips for delicious meals<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ind options for all courses and recipes inspired by specific cuisines<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greek, Mexican<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or Asian<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which we recommend. They offer an impressive variety, so\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just search for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ideas or something specific that you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re craving.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0check out their weekly meal plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if you\u2019re planning to dedicate one day exclusively\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">coo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">king.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re looking for vegetarian options,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechubbyvegetarian.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Chubby Vegetarian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has some delicious recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with relevant instructions and tips<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for each meal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0even<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0develop new recipes and work with chefs to find\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">appetizing vegetarian alternatives to share with their audience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-103637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/baking-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"bake at home\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/baking-at-home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/baking-at-home.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/baking-at-home.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2020\/03\/baking-at-home.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focused mainly on desserts,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Vanilla Bean Blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0offers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tips on baking,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">chocolate desserts and gluten<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">free options, as well as assembling\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for a mouth-watering final presentation. If you want to experi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ment<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with tarts and pies, ice cream, cakes or muffins, this is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">perfect resource for you and your sweet tooth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Love and Olive Oil<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is an extensive recipe blog, where you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">search<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for recipes by ingredient, season or category.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re focused on providing quick and inexpensive options for every meal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">want to offer diversity and variety.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you find something you like on their website, they\u2019ll take you down a path of rich tastes and aromas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">potentially<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">defin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your style.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sites\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">definitely cover<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the basics, so\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get in the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0kitchen and start planning\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0try out next.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Then, p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your favorite music or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">show, and you\u2019ll have a blast cooking something delicious. Don\u2019t get discouraged i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f it doesn\u2019t work out from the start. In cooking, as with everything in life, there are always ups and downs. Good luck!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As days go by, many of us find ourselves discovering more of the comfort of our own homes.\u00a0Yet as a renter\u00a0or\u00a0someone who lives in a big city, you\u2019ve probably gotten\u00a0used to eating out\u00a0often. However,\u00a0with\u00a0things slowing\u00a0down, it\u2019s\u00a0finally\u00a0time to\u00a0internalize that money-saving tip about cooking more at home.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0a complete stranger\u00a0in\u00a0your own kitchen or you already\u00a0enjoy cooking, this&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":103635,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38973],"tags":[38961],"class_list":["post-103634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily-living","tag-tips-tricks","gallery-content-unit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Try Our Favorite Resources for Cooking at Home - RentCafe blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As days go by, many of us find ourselves discovering more of the comfort of our own homes. 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