I take a semi-homemade approach to cooking. Using a prepared seasoning packet of taco seasoning gives me what I want - the same results every time.
Even gravy mix. Making gravy is easy, but can come out differently each time, sometimes not in a good way.
I'd rather use something that will result in a predictable way than take a chance of a bad from scratch result.
I usually make different additions to these two examples to make them my own.
For taco seasoning mix, I mix it with a can of diced stewed tomatoes before adding it to my meat and onion mixture.
For gravy mix, I use homemade unsalted broth/stock/braising liquid instead of water. This results in a great tasting gravy.
No I don't cook from scratch, but I'm not ashamed of the way I cook at all.
Even gravy mix. Making gravy is easy, but can come out differently each time, sometimes not in a good way.
I'd rather use something that will result in a predictable way than take a chance of a bad from scratch result.
I usually make different additions to these two examples to make them my own.
For taco seasoning mix, I mix it with a can of diced stewed tomatoes before adding it to my meat and onion mixture.
For gravy mix, I use homemade unsalted broth/stock/braising liquid instead of water. This results in a great tasting gravy.
No I don't cook from scratch, but I'm not ashamed of the way I cook at all.