IELTS Speaking Part 1: Cooking questions and answers

My mother is the primary cook in our household as she finds it incredibly relaxing. She insists on preparing traditional meals from scratch every evening, and frankly, I prefer her culinary skills over anything I could rustle up myself, so I usually just help with the washing up.

Actually, my older brother is quite the enthusiast when it comes to experimenting with exotic spices. He spends his entire Saturday morning scouring local markets for fresh ingredients, aiming to replicate the complex curries he discovered while travelling through Southeast Asia last year.

Most definitely, as I believe being able to prepare a nutritious meal is a vital life skill. I am currently watching online tutorials to master the basics of French cuisine, hoping that one day I can host dinner parties for my friends without any kitchen disasters.

To be perfectly honest, I am merely a competent amateur who sticks to simple recipes. I can manage a decent pasta dish or a stir-fry, but I often lack the finesse required for more elaborate baking or complicated sauces that demand precise timing.

I find it to be a rather therapeutic way to unwind after a long day at work. There is something deeply satisfying about transforming raw ingredients into a wholesome meal, especially when I have the luxury of time to experiment with new flavours.

I try to get behind the stove at least three or four times a week. My busy schedule makes it difficult to prepare elaborate dinners every night, so I typically batch-cook on Sundays to ensure I have healthy options ready for the upcoming work week.