Knowing how to cook has become a necessity. Gone are the days when you could just order out or subsist on ready to eat meals from the grocery. Food costs are simply too high. If you’re of the generation that never learned to cook or just don’t feel comfortable in the kitchen, here’s a solution that’s fun and practical.

Almost all supermarkets have racks of free recipe cards, usually close to the meat or produce section. The grocer wants to promote sales by offering enticing and imaginative ways for you to prepare common foods. These free recipe cards make sense for you too. If you haven’t a clue about cooking, buying a cookbook may not be your best route. You don’t need to learn every technique and cooking method in order to eat good food. In addition, not every recipe, or even a majority of the recipes you find in a cookbook, will appeal to your taste. Choosing from the stacks of free recipe cards at the supermarket allows you to choose from dishes and foods you like. These postcard sized recipe cards do not have complicated directions. They are meant to be simple and don’t require special skills.

Let’s say you love fish. You’ll find plenty of simple to prepare recipes for fish entrees. Fish is super easy to cook in the microwave in just minutes. Salsas, chutneys and seasonings are the typical dressings that give the fish some character and pizazz. Using the free recipe cards introduces you to a whole new world of flavors, while teaching you a few techniques. Soon, you’ll have acquired several new dishes in your repertoire of meals as well as some cooking skills.

Salads and fancy sandwiches are popular choices in these free recipes. These recipes teach you how to combine certain vegetables and unusual dressings for a fabulous taste and interesting textures. They are quick to fix too.

Grilled and roasted meats are almost foolproof. Time and temperature are the only details you need to know to cook the meat and are given on the recipe card. The main variations include marinades, sauces and seasoning combinations. Again, the instructions are straightforward, because there’s only so much which can fit on the small cards. Some are so easy, the flavor variations are bottled or packaged mixes.

Side dishes and desserts consist of quick and easy techniques and ingredients which transform the ordinary into a gourmet taste.

Collect these free recipe cards at every store you shop, choosing foods you like. When you plan your menus, build your shopping list around new recipes each week. You’ll soon have many new favorites that you love and most importantly, can cook!

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