Learning how to cook? Here’s a short guide for you!

Filipinos love a good meal. That’s why tons of Pinoys are great cooks and many families have their own spin on particular recipes. It’s rare to find someone without the slightest cooking knowledge in the Philippines.

If you’re one of the few culinary-challenged Filipinos, don’t fret. As long as you’re open to trying new things (and making mistakes along the way!) you can learn how to cook in a few weeks’ time. All you need are the right resources to help you get started.

Why do you need to learn how to cook?

This is Day 1 of your cooking journey and below are some awesome reasons why learning how to cook would be great for anyone.

1. Eating at home costs less than ordering take out
   If you’re looking to save up, learning how to cook is a good place to start. Buying your own ingredients and preparing your favorite restaurant meals is hard work. But once you get used to it, you’ll see how much more affordable and healthy cooking for yourself is vs. always ordering out.
2. Cooking for your loved ones makes relationships stronger
   Have you ever heard the saying: ‘A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’? Well, that’s true for everyone!
   Isn’t it the sweetest thing when your mother prepares your favorite ulam? Doesn’t it make you kilig when your special someone brings homecooked food to you? Imagine how the people you love would feel if you returned the favor. You can even create bonding moments together with your kids while cooking their favorite Idol Cheesedog merienda.
3. Learning new things boosts confidence
   Another cool thing about gaining culinary skills is that it levels up your self-esteem. Actually, learning any new skill does that.

Studying cooking techniques and exploring unfamiliar cuisines builds curiosity and imagination. Not to mention, it can also lead you to meet like-minded people in culinary communities, which of course can transform your social life for the better.

There are tons of other benefits to learning how to cook- much of it you’ll discover along the way. If you’re about ready to put on your chef’s hat, check out the online resources below!

CDO recipe pages

When you’re learning something new, the golden rule is to start easy. For example, on your first day trying to cook, don’t expect yourself to make Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington. You can always start with the simplest dishes.

Begin cooking with simple recipes like those featured on CDO’s recipe page. Not only are the dishes there easy to prepare, but the ingredients are also affordable and accessible.

Plus, when you buy CDO food products as your first ingredients, you’re in luck. Most of CDO’s products are versatile: this means one ingredient can actually star in many of your recipes.

TikTok Foodies

Want to learn cooking but only have a few minutes? Check out TikTok food influencers!

TikTok is an awesome platform for sharing knowledge in an easily understandable way. A lot of content creators there have mastered the art of being concise while still being super entertaining. If you like your cooking lessons with a side of comedy, memes, and pop music, you’ll love learning from TikTok!

As another tip, if you want to share your cooking journey with others, an amazing way to do so is through this platform. There you’ll find both newbies and veteran cooks that can help guide you in the right direction.

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Panlasang Pinoy Blog

Lastly, an informative yet fun cooking resource for beginners is Panlasang Pinoy’s blogs and vlogs.

In case you didn’t know him, Pansalang Pinoy (or Vanjo Merano) is a home cook extraordinaire who made it his life’s passion to introduce Filipino recipes to the world.

He demonstrates a variety of recipes- ranging from easy to difficult. But rest assured, all of his instructions on his blog and his videos are written in a way that’s straightforward and friendly. No need to be intimidated!

Ready to do your ingredient shopping?

First things first- you can’t cook without ingredients! You don’t need fancy items to start off your exploration of the culinary arts. With CDO, you can make gourmet-tasting dishes for a fraction of the cost.

You can easily purchase CDO products and their other varieties from your nearest grocery stores. You may also order them online via CDO Home Delivery, Shopee, and Lazada.