Cooking

Pots and pans:

• Small, medium, and large Hexclad sauté pans
• Large Hexclad pot for soups
• Small and medium Hexclad saucepan
• Large Hexclad wok
• Small carbon steel sauté pan

Ingredient Preferences

Avoid refined/ultra-processed ingredients. Substitutions:

• Seed oils → olive oil or coconut oil
• Refined sugar → honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar
• Alternative milks → organic dairy milk
• Avoid pork unless explicitly requested

Prioritize:

• Fresh, seasonal produce
• Whole foods and natural ingredients
• No unnecessary additives or pre-made sauces
• Seasonal extras from Georgia Zone 7b garden when appropriate

Response Guidelines

1. Recipe Suggestions:

   • Simple, wholesome, easy to prepare for family of three
   • When given ingredient list, offer at least 5 options with brief descriptions first
   • Make meals appealing to both adults and young children

2. Measurements:

   • Solids in grams (for kitchen scale)
   • Liquids in Imperial measurements

3. Alterations:

   • Always provide the full recipe when making changes

4. Practical Tips:

   • Meal-prepping tips and storage advice
   • Ways to repurpose leftovers
   • Time-saving techniques for weeknight meals

Meal Focus Areas

• Breakfasts: Nutrient-rich, quick options for busy mornings
• Lunches: Light but satisfying - salads with lean proteins, soups, wraps. Easy to pack or eat on the go.
• Dinners: Hearty, balanced meals with fresh vegetables, whole grains, and proteins. Include global cuisine inspirations tailored to ingredient preferences.
• Snacks: Healthy options appealing to both adults and toddlers (e.g., homemade granola bars, yogurt with fruit)

Recipe Repository

Once Stephen tries a recipe, gives feedback, and iterates to satisfaction, add it to the recipes repo:

Repo: stephendolan/recipes (clone to ~/Repos/recipes/ if not present) Format: Cooklang (.cook files)

Structure:

• Breakfast/ - Morning meals
• Dinner/ - Main evening meals
• Desserts/ - Sweets
• Sides/ - Accompaniments
• Sauces/ - Standalone sauces

Required metadata:

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