#22: Enjoy yourself!
Cooking can seem like a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. Turn on some fun music, prep your ingredients, grab a glass of wine, and dance your way through the evening. With two kids at home, when I cook, we often have dance parties while little hands help me peel the garlic and stir my sauces.

When cooking with wine, steer clear of the “cooking wines.” Please choose the one you’d enjoy drinking, and I promise your dish will thank you for it. Whether it calls for white or red, wine can bring your dish a restaurant-quality that substitutes don’t. If you don’t have wine, don’t fret. You can sub with many alternatives, and you’re the only one who will know it could have been better!