How to cook a delicious dinner.
by Barbara K.
1. 1. Planning
1.1. assess available time and skill level
1.2. what is the occasion?
1.2.1. holidays
1.2.2. anniversery
1.2.3. dinner for two
1.2.4. party with friends
1.2.5. birthday
1.2.6. family visit
1.3. how many courses?
1.3.1. appetiser
1.3.2. starter
1.3.3. main course
1.3.4. dessert/pudding
1.3.5. drinks
1.4. browse cookbooks / internet for meal ideas
1.5. choose dish(es)
2. 2. Shopping
2.1. ingredients
2.1.1. produce (fruit/vegetables)
2.1.2. meat
2.1.3. seafood / fish
2.1.4. dairy products
2.1.5. legumes
2.1.6. baked goods
2.1.7. condiments (seasoning / sauces)
2.1.8. ...
2.2. drinks
2.2.1. alcoholic?
2.2.1.1. beer
2.2.1.2. wine
2.2.1.3. cocktails
2.2.2. non-alcoholic
2.2.2.1. soda
2.2.2.2. juice
2.3. decoration
2.3.1. flowers
2.3.2. tablecloth
2.3.3. place - mat
3. 3. Set The Table
3.1. tablecloth
3.2. dishes
3.3. decoration
4. 5. Cook the Meal
4.1. how?
4.1.1. cook
4.1.2. grill
4.1.3. stir fry
4.1.4. boil
4.1.5. bake
4.1.6. saute
4.2. where?
4.2.1. on the stove
4.2.2. in the oven
4.2.3. on the grill
4.2.4. in a (sauce-)pan, pot