Creative Cooking

Finding inspiration in the kitchen usually starts with the ingredients I have on hand.  I keep staples, such as cereal and oatmeal, peanut butter, and salad or smoothie goodies, at all times, but I'd like to switch up my routine and get creative with cooking.  The first step is to find recipes that excite my taste buds so that I can be sure to buy everything I need for when the time comes that I'm craving a certain something.  Before going to the store, I will simply go through my collection of fantasy meals and get what I think I need to recreate them in ways that best suit my preferences.  Cooking takes creativity, patience, and attention to taste, but it is all worth it when I end up with amazing recipes that I can continue to make and adjust forever.