I love to watch the reality television show Top Chef. I think the words that can best describe me and my cooking style are basic, easy and quick. If I can’t make a meal quickly then I didn’t want to do it. But Top Chef has opened my eyes to a lot of different things when it comes to cooking. Their quickfire challenge has taught me that you can make some great meals in a short period of time. The contestants on the show have come up with everything from great cocktail recipes to some unique shrimp recipes all during the quickfire challenge.

I guess the important things when it comes to cooking are to have your recipes ready and the ingredients you need in your pantry. A recipe can be fancy and tasty yet still easy to prepare. Techniques like grilling can cook your food rather quickly. Also, I have learned that cooking a food until it is brown and tough or dry does not signify when it is finished. Some foods are ok to serve a little raw or rare. I am looking forward to the next season of Top Chef so I can learn even more about food and cooking!