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What is a tip for getting better in the kitchen?

I am a mediocre chef in culinary, always looking for ideas, tips, or even recipes.

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Yves’s Answer

Practice, practice, practice. Repetition helps you get comfortable at specific tasks. It also gives you the comfort to change a recipe or tweak a technique to save you time and/or effort. Learn from your mistakes, do not get frustrated if a preparation doesn't come out right. Identify the issue, try again, and perfect it.
If have the chance to work in food service, go for it! Starting as a prep cook will eat the best way to gain speed and knowledge of ingredients while making some bucks.
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Michel’s Answer

Work in high end kitchens. Read cook books.
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Jason’s Answer

To get better at cooking isn't all that hard. Experiment! Play with ingredient and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Find a good picture of a dish and try to replicate it. If you're working with other cooks or chefs ask a lot of questions. No question is ever stupid if you're able to ask one. Watch other experienced cooks and see how they work ,handle a knife, how they cook each item, steps and procedures. Learn to work with simple ingredient and play with seasoning ,spices and herbs. Fill your home with foods that you can experiment on your family and friends. Lastly ,develop knife skills. Nobody want s to see a cook who can't hold a knife. Cutting is the first step in all cooking.
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Howard’s Answer

Pay attention to your chef. Listen, follow instructions, ask questions if you are not sure and practice. You will get better as you gain experience. Nothing happens overnight.
Check out JUJC ( Joliet Junior College) They have an extensive Culinary Arts program. That is where I earned my degree.
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Jerome’s Answer

Keep practicing! There are so many YouTube videos and other resources that can help guide your growth. Results will come over time if you stay consistent with trying new things, and not being afraid to make mistakes. you’ll get to where you want to be.

I found a book early on called “How To Cook Everything”. I bought that maybe 15 years ago and still look at it today.

Jerome recommends the following next steps:

Keep Practicing
Write Down Recipes You Try
Add Notes To The Above
Try New Things!
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