SpendyCooks

Sometimes the best meals aren’t complicated.

Just a plate of well-seasoned spaghetti, savory minced meat, fluffy eggs, and a moment to enjoy the fruits of your labor 😋🍝🍳

Good food
Good mood 👩‍🍳🥂

Tuna, eggs, crisp vegetables, and all the colors nature intended 🥗

Sometimes the simplest meals are the most satisfying 😋💚

Protein ✔️ Crunch ✔️ Freshness ✔️ Satisfaction ✔️ 😋

Rain,movies & food 👩‍🍳🥂

My Mini Library 📚

One thing about me? I’m very intentional about my ingredients.
Fresh cassava fish cost more than the frozen option.
Frozen fish has its place and can be very convenient, however for some dishes, I prefer fresh fish because of its firmer texture, cleaner flavor, and the way it holds up during cooking.
Good food starts long before the pot goes on the fire.
It starts with the ingredients you choose.
Today’s Order : Cassava fish stew paired with plain rice because at SpendyCooks, we’re not just cooking food - We’re Serving Soft Life On Every Plate 👩‍🍳🫶
All you have to do is take it out of the fridge or freezer,let it thaw and microwave 🫶

Manifesting a soft month : peaceful mornings,deep breaths and blessings that find us without chaos 🥹
Happy New Month Softies 🥂🩵🤍👩‍🍳

Ever wonder why a dish tastes entirely different after a trip to the oven? No artificial seasoning cubes needed,just fresh ingredients, high heat, and a little bit of food science.
​When we transition from that vibrant, raw tray to the caramelized perfection, three uncredible transformations happen:

​1. The Maillard Reaction (The Savory Depth)
​When the natural proteins and sugars in the onions, garlic, and peppers hit the high heat of the oven, they begin to bind and rearrange. This reaction creates those beautifully charred, deeply savory sweet spots you see.It’s where that rich, complex aroma comes from .

​2. Caramelization (Natural Sweetness)
​As the intense heat breaks down the natural sugars in the tomatoes and bell peppers, moisture evaporates. The sharp, acidic edge of the raw veggies turns into a mellow, concentrated, luxurious sweetness.

3. Texture and Moisture Evaporation
​The vegetables are rigid and full of water. High-heat roasting ruptures the plant cell walls, releasing that trapped moisture. As the water evaporates, the natural sugars and juices concentrate at the bottom of the pan, creating a rich, thick glaze rather than a watery base ..
Do you roast your base before blending, or are you going to try this for the first time? 🧑‍🍳😘