There is something to be said about a home-cooked meal, and these ideas for a complete meal will take your cooking to the next level. For some reason, these meals are always special and even have the ability to beat out some of those fancy dishes made in restaurants.
Whatever the reason, I think we an all agree that nothing beats a home cooked meal. Unfortunately, some people don’t think they are skilled enough in the kitchen to master a full meal at home. It’s never too late to learn how to cook.
If you are wary of your cooking skills, do not fret! We have compiled a list of some delicious home cooked meals that are easy to make, even for beginners.
Read on for some food inspiration!
- Steak
There is nothing like having a great steak meal to top off an already good day. But, many people tend to shy away from these expensive cuts of meat for fear of messing it up in some way.
The truth is that learning how to panfry a steak is incredibly easy and will help you to make one yummy dinner. Panfrying is very simple and requires little effort on your part to do it just right.
All you have to do is cook it to your desired temperature and stand over it to make sure that it isn’t getting too charred on either side.
Before you know it, you are going to have a delicious entrée that will rival those cooked at a restaurant!
- Pot Roast
One of the easiest and heartiest meals you can make is a pot roast! Just by chopping up some veggies and picking a good cut of meat, you have the opportunity to have an incredibly healthy and fulfilling meal.
The other great thing about these meals is that you can cook them in the crock pot. This way, you don’t even have to stand over it while it’s cooking. Just make sure to throw it in with plenty of time to cook and set it to the right time – the house will smell great all day long, too!
- Chef Salad
For the lighter side of things, we recommend trying a chef salad. These salads are filled with all types of yummy veggies, and again, provide with a chance to customize it to your own preferences.
Not a lot of people tend to think of salads when discussing home cooked meals, but we feel that they deserved a spot on our list.
Not only are salads incredibly healthy, but they will also leave you feeling full and satisfied in the best possible way!
- Lasagna
Any pasta dish is always a good go-to, but we chose to focus on lasagna. A homemade lasagna is so easy to perfect and the entire household is going to love this meal!
You can add more cheese or even work on perfecting a homemade red sauce – this dish will give you the chance to experiment with both the taste and presentation of one of the most popular home cooked dishes.
- Casseroles
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is easier to make than a casserole. You can literally add anything to it, and still will make something of a masterpiece.
The catch here is that you are going to want to find ingredients that are complimentary and that you enjoy. From there, you can get creative and maybe even come up with a whole new recipe to call your own!
The biggest thing about home cooking is that you can’t be afraid to experiment. Of course, you are probably going to have some mishaps and mistakes, but that is all part of the learning process.
With a little bit of time and practice, you are quickly going to become the home chef you have always dreamed of being!
