Here are some friends with simlar question as we.And I have this question for many days,anyone help us?
Kitty said: Yes.I'm a new cook and I have no idea what I'm doing any suggestions?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(I'm a new cook and I have no idea what I'm doing any suggestions?),it will help you,my kids.
I don't live near my family because my husband is in the military (plus there not very good cooks anyway) how can i teach myself how to cook?
Answers:
Check out http://www.savingdinner.com/
Join for 3 months (about 10 US dollars) and you'll be emailed 6 dinner menus per week, You may choose from among several types: low carb, heart healthy, regular, etc. You will receive a grocery list, recipes for a healthful and (usually) delicious main course, suggestions for side dishes, nutrition information and forums for discussion. You can download a free "sample menu" from several categories to try before you subscribe. Don't balk at recipes that "just don't sound good," as some of my favorites looked really strange before I cooked them.
I have been cooking for at least thirty years, but have never found dinner preparation - or grocery shopping, for that matter - easier. In addition, I think we are eating a much more balanced and healthful diet. I think (now that I've picked up new and different seasonings, oils and sauces that she recommends) that I save money, too. And I ALWAYS know what's for dinner and how soon I need to start it!
I also highly recommend "The Joy of Cooking". It is the only cookbook I have used consistently over the years, and works as well for a new cook or a professional caterer (my friend uses it in her business).
Other Answers:
Get a cookbook and watch a lot of cooking shows. Do not be afraid to fail, and practice.
Check out www.foodnetwork.com
They have all kinds of recipes and tips.
Buy a cookbook - good one is How to Cook Everything
follow a recipe book plz..
Get some good cook books, and follow the recipes to the letter. Once you are better at cooking you can experiment. If you can't buy cook books there are plenty of recipes online. Good luck. Cooking is fun! :)
follow fatmans advice
buy some cook books and then each night try cooking something different.
You can start just by getting you a cookbook it really won't matter what kind or name it has on it and just Practice making things that sound good
I wish You and Your husband all the best
Every good cook should have The Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.
It's just THE basic cookbook to have!
Source(s):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/103-6235300-0955836?url=index%3Dstripbooks%3Arelevance-above&field-keywords=better+homes+and+garden+cookbook&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
get you some cook books and you will learn by trail and arrow.
try different things, but the most important thing is get good cook wear.
here's a great wed site that has many links on cooking tips.
http://www.useekufind.com/howtocook.htm
If you want any easy recipes e-mail me
Chk your tv guide, there are all kinds of cooking shows on tv.
You could also go to a Kraft website etc and find endless reciepes tips on cooking etc, you could even call some of these people and they would be willing to help any way they can, there are endless ways to learn to cook so good luck!
there are lots of easy recipes sites for use to choose from,,, here's some of my favorites:
www.tasteofhome.com
www.kraftfoods.com
www.bettycrocker.com
www.allrecipes.com
here's a very easy recipe to start with:
ingredients:
boneless breast of chicken
1 jar salsa,, we like medium, but you can use hot or mild also
line a cake pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup
put chicken in pan,, pour salsa over chicken,, bake at 350 degrees for about an hour
the chicken is so moist and delicious!! we are having it again tonite,, we usually have it once a week,, sometimes twice, and always when we have company we make it!!!!,, buy some frozen green giant vegatables and nuke them,, put some biscuits in oven,,, make a salad,, and ta da ,, now you have dinner!!!!
My mom was an excellent cook so I learned alot of basics from her. But I found that watching cooking shows and just getting a good cook book and dinking with ingredients was an excellent way to teach myself after I moved out and states away :). Just always keep 1 rule in mind..never cook with wine you would not drink *lol*.
Pick out what you want to eat, find any recipe in a cook book and follow it faithfully, or read the ingredients on a package or can of the same food and trial and error will do the rest. Don't get discouraged no one ever learned to cook in one day. Oh Yes !
Very important ......NEVER USE YOUR FRIENDS AS GUINEA PIGS!!!.......taste it yourself till you get it right then serve it up to your buddies, if you want them to stay your friends.
Source(s):
Life's a Gastronomie
buy a cookbook for beginners and also visit recipe sites.
Don't get a cookbook, only you know what you like. Taste different things and experiment - the only thing you have to do is learn a few basic techniques (dry fry vs deep fry, slow roasting, filleting) then try not to start a fire.
go to allrecipes.com
If you know other military wives, see if you can cook with them, or get recipes from them.
When you go to the supermarket, get the free recipes at the meat, deli, fish and produce departments.
Also, check out PBS stations. They have cooking shows, and also shows like Martha (Stewart) and the food channel.
If you have a community college near you, or an adult school, take classes, or even check the mall for classes.
Here's an easy recipe that you can add your own taste to. Experiment with different spices and cuts of meat. The worst that happens is you realize you DON'T like that flavor!
Chicken, Potatoes and Veggies
Get some fresh chicken breasts, cut it up. Coat it with an egg/water mixture, roll in bread crumbs and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
If you're real lazy, get some shake n bake type coating, and coat the fresh chicken with that mixture. Tastes just as good.
While the chicken is baking, make some fresh mashed potatoes.
If you have a microwave its super easy.
In a microwave safe bowl, add 2 potatoes, washed and cut. Peel if you wish. Poke a few holes in it with a fork.
Fill the bowl with water, put in microwave, cover with saran wrap or waxed paper, microwave on high for 8 minutes.
When the potatoes are done (fork should slide easily into it), carefully drain the water. If you do not have a potato masher, use the fork and break the potatoes down until you can mash it. Add a splash of milk, a gob of butter and a dash of salt. Mix well. For creamier potatoes, add more milk... but not too much milk or it'll turn mushy. Let the potatoes sit 5 minutes before serving.
Then for veggies, you can serve fresh veggies (ie: corn on the cob, carrots) or frozen or canned.. whichever you prefer
buy the fannie farmer cokbook, it has the greatest recipes and there easy to follow. Also try making chicken parmesagna
marinate boneless chicken breasts in italian dressing for about 30 minutes, broil and when just about done cover with pasta sauce and shredded italian cheese blend. very simple and great tasting. as a side put asparagus into foil packet with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic and broil while the chicken is cooking, should be done at the same time.
Definite yes on cooking shows!! And that goes for if you fancy yourself a cook, or moreso a baker (some folks are one or the other)
If you have cable - Food Network all day; no cable - then your local PBS station (SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING...sorry :o))
Get cookbooks that will show you not only recipes, but technique as well.
Most importantly, you absolutely CANNOT be afraid of food. You learn by trial an error plus some of the best dishes were mistakes.
practice.
Read this: All the information of cooking and health post by website user,chineseop.com not guarantee
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
Kitty said: Yes.I'm a new cook and I have no idea what I'm doing any suggestions?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(I'm a new cook and I have no idea what I'm doing any suggestions?),it will help you,my kids.
I don't live near my family because my husband is in the military (plus there not very good cooks anyway) how can i teach myself how to cook?
Answers:
Check out http://www.savingdinner.com/
Join for 3 months (about 10 US dollars) and you'll be emailed 6 dinner menus per week, You may choose from among several types: low carb, heart healthy, regular, etc. You will receive a grocery list, recipes for a healthful and (usually) delicious main course, suggestions for side dishes, nutrition information and forums for discussion. You can download a free "sample menu" from several categories to try before you subscribe. Don't balk at recipes that "just don't sound good," as some of my favorites looked really strange before I cooked them.
I have been cooking for at least thirty years, but have never found dinner preparation - or grocery shopping, for that matter - easier. In addition, I think we are eating a much more balanced and healthful diet. I think (now that I've picked up new and different seasonings, oils and sauces that she recommends) that I save money, too. And I ALWAYS know what's for dinner and how soon I need to start it!
I also highly recommend "The Joy of Cooking". It is the only cookbook I have used consistently over the years, and works as well for a new cook or a professional caterer (my friend uses it in her business).
Other Answers:
Get a cookbook and watch a lot of cooking shows. Do not be afraid to fail, and practice.
Check out www.foodnetwork.com
They have all kinds of recipes and tips.
Buy a cookbook - good one is How to Cook Everything
follow a recipe book plz..
Get some good cook books, and follow the recipes to the letter. Once you are better at cooking you can experiment. If you can't buy cook books there are plenty of recipes online. Good luck. Cooking is fun! :)
follow fatmans advice
buy some cook books and then each night try cooking something different.
You can start just by getting you a cookbook it really won't matter what kind or name it has on it and just Practice making things that sound good
I wish You and Your husband all the best
Every good cook should have The Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.
It's just THE basic cookbook to have!
Source(s):
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/103-6235300-0955836?url=index%3Dstripbooks%3Arelevance-above&field-keywords=better+homes+and+garden+cookbook&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
get you some cook books and you will learn by trail and arrow.
try different things, but the most important thing is get good cook wear.
here's a great wed site that has many links on cooking tips.
http://www.useekufind.com/howtocook.htm
If you want any easy recipes e-mail me
Chk your tv guide, there are all kinds of cooking shows on tv.
You could also go to a Kraft website etc and find endless reciepes tips on cooking etc, you could even call some of these people and they would be willing to help any way they can, there are endless ways to learn to cook so good luck!
there are lots of easy recipes sites for use to choose from,,, here's some of my favorites:
www.tasteofhome.com
www.kraftfoods.com
www.bettycrocker.com
www.allrecipes.com
here's a very easy recipe to start with:
ingredients:
boneless breast of chicken
1 jar salsa,, we like medium, but you can use hot or mild also
line a cake pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup
put chicken in pan,, pour salsa over chicken,, bake at 350 degrees for about an hour
the chicken is so moist and delicious!! we are having it again tonite,, we usually have it once a week,, sometimes twice, and always when we have company we make it!!!!,, buy some frozen green giant vegatables and nuke them,, put some biscuits in oven,,, make a salad,, and ta da ,, now you have dinner!!!!
My mom was an excellent cook so I learned alot of basics from her. But I found that watching cooking shows and just getting a good cook book and dinking with ingredients was an excellent way to teach myself after I moved out and states away :). Just always keep 1 rule in mind..never cook with wine you would not drink *lol*.
Pick out what you want to eat, find any recipe in a cook book and follow it faithfully, or read the ingredients on a package or can of the same food and trial and error will do the rest. Don't get discouraged no one ever learned to cook in one day. Oh Yes !
Very important ......NEVER USE YOUR FRIENDS AS GUINEA PIGS!!!.......taste it yourself till you get it right then serve it up to your buddies, if you want them to stay your friends.
Source(s):
Life's a Gastronomie
buy a cookbook for beginners and also visit recipe sites.
Don't get a cookbook, only you know what you like. Taste different things and experiment - the only thing you have to do is learn a few basic techniques (dry fry vs deep fry, slow roasting, filleting) then try not to start a fire.
go to allrecipes.com
If you know other military wives, see if you can cook with them, or get recipes from them.
When you go to the supermarket, get the free recipes at the meat, deli, fish and produce departments.
Also, check out PBS stations. They have cooking shows, and also shows like Martha (Stewart) and the food channel.
If you have a community college near you, or an adult school, take classes, or even check the mall for classes.
Here's an easy recipe that you can add your own taste to. Experiment with different spices and cuts of meat. The worst that happens is you realize you DON'T like that flavor!
Chicken, Potatoes and Veggies
Get some fresh chicken breasts, cut it up. Coat it with an egg/water mixture, roll in bread crumbs and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
If you're real lazy, get some shake n bake type coating, and coat the fresh chicken with that mixture. Tastes just as good.
While the chicken is baking, make some fresh mashed potatoes.
If you have a microwave its super easy.
In a microwave safe bowl, add 2 potatoes, washed and cut. Peel if you wish. Poke a few holes in it with a fork.
Fill the bowl with water, put in microwave, cover with saran wrap or waxed paper, microwave on high for 8 minutes.
When the potatoes are done (fork should slide easily into it), carefully drain the water. If you do not have a potato masher, use the fork and break the potatoes down until you can mash it. Add a splash of milk, a gob of butter and a dash of salt. Mix well. For creamier potatoes, add more milk... but not too much milk or it'll turn mushy. Let the potatoes sit 5 minutes before serving.
Then for veggies, you can serve fresh veggies (ie: corn on the cob, carrots) or frozen or canned.. whichever you prefer
buy the fannie farmer cokbook, it has the greatest recipes and there easy to follow. Also try making chicken parmesagna
marinate boneless chicken breasts in italian dressing for about 30 minutes, broil and when just about done cover with pasta sauce and shredded italian cheese blend. very simple and great tasting. as a side put asparagus into foil packet with some olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic and broil while the chicken is cooking, should be done at the same time.
Definite yes on cooking shows!! And that goes for if you fancy yourself a cook, or moreso a baker (some folks are one or the other)
If you have cable - Food Network all day; no cable - then your local PBS station (SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING...sorry :o))
Get cookbooks that will show you not only recipes, but technique as well.
Most importantly, you absolutely CANNOT be afraid of food. You learn by trial an error plus some of the best dishes were mistakes.
practice.
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
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