Who else here likes to cook? I have several cookbooks. I'm following a low-carb diet and get creative in the kitchen to keep from being bored. I also have all kinds of kitchen gadgets. I have a food dehydrator and make homemade beef jerky.
Who likes to cook?
I cook when something needs to be cooked. I don't actually cook for fun or anything, though I will sometimes add in something to make stuff taste a bit better. I've actually managed to make some stuff, like hamburger helper taste a lot better than the normal package. 
I luv cooking!! but I have no time, so I just cook when I need to eat. Something easy. But it's cool, I like to try new things, and new tastes. I specially like to cook japanese food, and of course spanish food! (I'm from spain) but I like all foods! I wan't to learn how to cook indian food heh. I can explain you how to do a delicious Paella... hmm 
I like to cook, but I prefer to eat!!!!
I dont know much of cooking! But I would really appreciate the own who cooks for me!! 
I love to cook. I especially like indonesian and italian dishes. They are the most fun to make.
I love to cook especially for my girlfriend...
But mostly I like to eat
But mostly I like to eat
I love to cook. It is a great way to relax and release creative energy. Also, you get to eat after. 
I like cooking, and am very good at it, in my own opinion a lest. Realy nice things like Christmass Cake, Chease Cakes, Tarts and so on. Even got chosen to make my neice's Baptism cake, don't know how many teen aged boys do that.
But haveing said that, I don't cook that often. Every one in my family is good cook, and my sisters are a lot keener at it than me. So they do most of the cooking, mum gets to go a few weeks at a time with out doing dinner.
But haveing said that, I don't cook that often. Every one in my family is good cook, and my sisters are a lot keener at it than me. So they do most of the cooking, mum gets to go a few weeks at a time with out doing dinner.
Just wondering... does cooking my own finger count?
If so... I was grinding at a new shopping trolley which I was wrecking so I could use the main cage part for a go-kart design. I had the grinder cutting a bit of metal for nearly two minuites straight, the metal gets so hot it looks like oil. I finnished the cut and leaned on where I had just grinded and got up. Noticing what I had done... I felt pretty stupid, it sure hurt, but I definately learnt that you should let the women do the grinding around here, as they always seem to burn themselves while cooking - at least my aunt does =/
I smell fish...
If so... I was grinding at a new shopping trolley which I was wrecking so I could use the main cage part for a go-kart design. I had the grinder cutting a bit of metal for nearly two minuites straight, the metal gets so hot it looks like oil. I finnished the cut and leaned on where I had just grinded and got up. Noticing what I had done... I felt pretty stupid, it sure hurt, but I definately learnt that you should let the women do the grinding around here, as they always seem to burn themselves while cooking - at least my aunt does =/
I smell fish...
i like cooking but i don't like to cook... haha... confusing huh?
i mean i like cooking whenever i want but i just don't want to cook everyday like for dinner and lunch.
i guess i am just too lazy ><"... and my sister always does it all so no place for me!
I've joined the cooking club in school but is retarded. They never really teach you cook, we'll just have to following the instruction on the paper. the most annoying thing is the teacher always comes up to us and said "YOUR ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS!!". Hell, I mean, we did follow it, is just that she didn't see it
i mean i like cooking whenever i want but i just don't want to cook everyday like for dinner and lunch.
i guess i am just too lazy ><"... and my sister always does it all so no place for me!
I've joined the cooking club in school but is retarded. They never really teach you cook, we'll just have to following the instruction on the paper. the most annoying thing is the teacher always comes up to us and said "YOUR ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS!!". Hell, I mean, we did follow it, is just that she didn't see it
| bercha wrote: |
| They never really teach you cook, we'll just have to following the instruction on the paper. |
When first learning how to cook, the best thng to do is to follow the instructions, but being sure to pay attention to what is being done. If someone just follows the instructions without remembering what they mean, as well as how, why, and how long they are done, then the ONLY things one will be able to cook are things with instructions. Once someone learns the instructions and how to apply them, one may apply them to new creations that are not already written down on paper.
The easiest things to do are entrees and side dishes. One may start experimenting "outside the lines" after learning just a few basics. Baking, on the other hand, is chemistry, and changing ingredients or instructions without knowing, beforehand, the potential effects of those changes, can ruin the entire effort. A case in point: my grandfather (a shipboard, Navy cook in WWII who had never done much baking) once decided to bake a cake. when he saw the recipe, however, he thought the amount of sugar in it was WAY too much for his diet, so he cut it in half. Of course, he wound up with a Frisbee instead of a cake!
Love to cook and, were I married, would NOT expect my wife to do all the cooking.
Some of my favourites are:
Some of my favourites are:
- Candy: Creamy Caramels,
- Chinese: General Tso's Chicken,
- Cookies: Snickerdoodles,
- Cuban: Lechón Asado
- Dessert: White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie,
- German: Sauerbraten,
- Greek: Gyros,
- Honduran: Pastelitos (chicken or beef meat pies),
- Hungarian: Chicken Paprikas,
- Indian: Chicken Vindaloo,
- Italian: Tuscan Summer Pasta,
- Jamaican: Jerk Chicken,
- Korean: Beef Bulgogi,
- Mexican: Turkey Mole,
- Moroccan: Kefta Tagine (lamb meatball stew),
- Polish: Pierogies,
- Russian: Beef Stroganoff,
- Thai: Chicken Pad Thai
I can't do low carb. I'm too active to not have my carbs. I ride a bike 20 miles a day and that's just what I do for fun.
I've been coooking most of my life and I think I got it down pretty good now. I do know that cooking is something I would rather do for fun rather then have to do it as a job. Any way, I'm one of those cooks that looks in a fridge and see's what I can throw together and my wife always want's me to write down the recipe. I keep telling her I can't write something down if I never measure or even plan out the meal.
One time I did plan out the meal though. I was reading a manga (Japanese comic book) called Addicted to Curry. It's what they call a gourmet manga that has recipes in it. Well I started having a craving for curry. Only problem is the wife does not like anything too spicey. However Reading the manga I discovered that there is mild curry made in Thailand that uses coconut milk so I decided to give that a try.
This time my wife absolutely insisted that I had to write down the recipe. Still it's kinda the same old problem though because basicly I just picked up a can of this and a handful of that at the store to make it so my recipe is actually a guideline of how to make it. It's pretty easy to do. I didn't have to go to any special stores to get the ingrediants and I began to see the possiblities in different way to make it. Keeping all that in mind here is my first ever original recipe for .....
Tex's Addicted To Curry
1 lbs. of pork stew meat (should work with beef, lamb, seafood, chicken etc.)
2 bell peppers cut in strips(I used a yellow and a green one for color red also works)
1 medium yellow onion cut lenght wise into strips(I used one of the sweet varieties)
1 small can shitaki mushrooms, drained (reg. mushrooms, straw mushrooms, baby portabellos, fresh mushrooms or no mushrooms at all are okay)
1 small can of pineapple chunks in own juice (I'm thinking mango would be killer)
3 Tblspns. of butter
A note on veggies: I picked vegetables that looked good at the store there is some flexablity here to suit your tastes. I used two zucini squashes, a hand full of bean sprouts and a hand full of snow peas. I could have gone with potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, or what ever. The only thing to remember is the denser the vegetable the sooner you have to put it in the pan so it cooks completely, i.e. heavy root vegies go in first, and leafy greens go in last.
1 can of coconut milk (use the thai kind which is thick and creamy it will liquidfy when heated)
1 package of curry roux (I used the mild green kind because of my wife, but if you like it spicy then go for it. The kind I used came in a solid chunk that was broken up and spread out in the pot)
Marinade (optional) Since I was using pork stew meat instead of more easily identified tender cuts like pork loin I used a mainade to make sure the meat would be tender and to add flavor. You can use anything like soy sauce or terriyaki sauce or cooking wine or sake. I used a about a half cup of cocnut flavored rum with a few tspns of Kikoman roasted garlic teriyaki. Tender cuts of meat and most seafoods don't really need a mainade.
In a large fry pan or wok (I used a wok) place butter on medium heat. When melted and wok is hot add meat. when the meat has started browning on the outside add onion and bell pepper. Cook until onion becomes semi-transparent and bell pepper brightens in color (meat should be a bit more done as well so make sure you keep stirring the ingrediants around so they all get even heat). When the ingrediants in your wok (or large fry pan) get to that stage then add your veggies by type with heavy veggies first giving them more time to cook and leafy vegies last as the ones before have had time to cook (I added zucinni first then snow peas and then bean sprouts). After the last of the veggies are added add mushrooms then add pineapple with the juice (again use pineapple packed in own juice not syrup), Then add coconut milk stiring it in until contents og pan are well coated and coconut milk is liquidfied. Add Curry and stir until melted into the mixture and coating everything. Keep stiring allowing everything to cook fully and meld flavors. When done remove from heat and serve over steamed rice.
I've been coooking most of my life and I think I got it down pretty good now. I do know that cooking is something I would rather do for fun rather then have to do it as a job. Any way, I'm one of those cooks that looks in a fridge and see's what I can throw together and my wife always want's me to write down the recipe. I keep telling her I can't write something down if I never measure or even plan out the meal.
One time I did plan out the meal though. I was reading a manga (Japanese comic book) called Addicted to Curry. It's what they call a gourmet manga that has recipes in it. Well I started having a craving for curry. Only problem is the wife does not like anything too spicey. However Reading the manga I discovered that there is mild curry made in Thailand that uses coconut milk so I decided to give that a try.
This time my wife absolutely insisted that I had to write down the recipe. Still it's kinda the same old problem though because basicly I just picked up a can of this and a handful of that at the store to make it so my recipe is actually a guideline of how to make it. It's pretty easy to do. I didn't have to go to any special stores to get the ingrediants and I began to see the possiblities in different way to make it. Keeping all that in mind here is my first ever original recipe for .....
Tex's Addicted To Curry
1 lbs. of pork stew meat (should work with beef, lamb, seafood, chicken etc.)
2 bell peppers cut in strips(I used a yellow and a green one for color red also works)
1 medium yellow onion cut lenght wise into strips(I used one of the sweet varieties)
1 small can shitaki mushrooms, drained (reg. mushrooms, straw mushrooms, baby portabellos, fresh mushrooms or no mushrooms at all are okay)
1 small can of pineapple chunks in own juice (I'm thinking mango would be killer)
3 Tblspns. of butter
A note on veggies: I picked vegetables that looked good at the store there is some flexablity here to suit your tastes. I used two zucini squashes, a hand full of bean sprouts and a hand full of snow peas. I could have gone with potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, or what ever. The only thing to remember is the denser the vegetable the sooner you have to put it in the pan so it cooks completely, i.e. heavy root vegies go in first, and leafy greens go in last.
1 can of coconut milk (use the thai kind which is thick and creamy it will liquidfy when heated)
1 package of curry roux (I used the mild green kind because of my wife, but if you like it spicy then go for it. The kind I used came in a solid chunk that was broken up and spread out in the pot)
Marinade (optional) Since I was using pork stew meat instead of more easily identified tender cuts like pork loin I used a mainade to make sure the meat would be tender and to add flavor. You can use anything like soy sauce or terriyaki sauce or cooking wine or sake. I used a about a half cup of cocnut flavored rum with a few tspns of Kikoman roasted garlic teriyaki. Tender cuts of meat and most seafoods don't really need a mainade.
In a large fry pan or wok (I used a wok) place butter on medium heat. When melted and wok is hot add meat. when the meat has started browning on the outside add onion and bell pepper. Cook until onion becomes semi-transparent and bell pepper brightens in color (meat should be a bit more done as well so make sure you keep stirring the ingrediants around so they all get even heat). When the ingrediants in your wok (or large fry pan) get to that stage then add your veggies by type with heavy veggies first giving them more time to cook and leafy vegies last as the ones before have had time to cook (I added zucinni first then snow peas and then bean sprouts). After the last of the veggies are added add mushrooms then add pineapple with the juice (again use pineapple packed in own juice not syrup), Then add coconut milk stiring it in until contents og pan are well coated and coconut milk is liquidfied. Add Curry and stir until melted into the mixture and coating everything. Keep stiring allowing everything to cook fully and meld flavors. When done remove from heat and serve over steamed rice.
I've only recently found the joy of cooking. I was stuying in another state, away from my mummy (the best cook in the world!) 
I stayed with my sister so she forced to learn cooking. Was kinda pissed at her at first, but now I'm thankful.
When my friends ask whether or not I can cook, I can say yes now. I can say that I can cook other than eggs, rice and instant noodles. Heh.
I usually browse the net to find recipes or I'll go to nearest book store and pick up a recipe book or two.
I stayed with my sister so she forced to learn cooking. Was kinda pissed at her at first, but now I'm thankful.
When my friends ask whether or not I can cook, I can say yes now. I can say that I can cook other than eggs, rice and instant noodles. Heh.
I usually browse the net to find recipes or I'll go to nearest book store and pick up a recipe book or two.
Cooking is great! I love it. I love to eat and the cook gets to eat while cooking! Chop some carrots, munch a few. Adding wine to the pan, have a sip. I really like being able to spice the food the way I like it.
Someone mentioned that, as a beginner, you can play around with cooking but not baking. Very true. l make substitutions in cooking all the time, but when it comes to baking, I follow instructions to the letter. Or consult my wife, she is the baker around here.
For me, learning to cook started with a gift of a wok and a good knife. Most of the work was preparation using a knife, which was fun and then the cooking part went so fast you didn't have time to get bored! From there, I just started looking for new things to try.
Someone mentioned that, as a beginner, you can play around with cooking but not baking. Very true. l make substitutions in cooking all the time, but when it comes to baking, I follow instructions to the letter. Or consult my wife, she is the baker around here.
For me, learning to cook started with a gift of a wok and a good knife. Most of the work was preparation using a knife, which was fun and then the cooking part went so fast you didn't have time to get bored! From there, I just started looking for new things to try.
i prefer to be cooked for since i am a terrible cook. i will try things but probably fail in the end.
Kitchen Disaster King
Kitchen Disaster King
I have a hard time really enjoying cooking. I think I enjoy doing activities with people so I will cook if I'm with my fiance but I don't really get a lot of out it if I'm alone. I boiled Perogies lately. That was a big accomplishment.
i hate it!
Man standing in the kitchen and making stuff.
Hooray!! for the magentron. of FASTFOOD!
Man standing in the kitchen and making stuff.
Hooray!! for the magentron. of FASTFOOD!
I love cooking! Especially deserts because they are so simple to make but so yummy!
| indeedwrestling wrote: |
| I have a hard time really enjoying cooking. I think I enjoy doing activities with people so I will cook if I'm with my fiance but I don't really get a lot of out it if I'm alone. I boiled Perogies lately. That was a big accomplishment. |
I like making the pierogies, not just boiling pre-made ones. YUM!
| Traveller wrote: |
| Love to cook and, were I married, would NOT expect my wife to do all the cooking.
Some of my favourites are:
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Want to share recipes? I have some great southern ones. I'm always looking for new things to try. And in case you haven't figured it out, I love to cook. Which is a good thing too. With 2 growing boys, there is no way we can afford to eat at restaurants all the time.
I love to take a recipe and change it to make it mine, which I've done a time or two. Try different spices in something and see if I can do it just a little better. It's a great way for me to relax. I also do different crafts and read to relax. The happy homemaker, that's me. lol
| livilou wrote: |
| Want to share recipes? I have some great southern ones. I'm always looking for new things to try. |
I plan on doing just that with my Frihost when it is approved: an International Recipe Box.
In the mean time, I'd be happy to send recipes to you in PM if there are any that particularly strike your fancy at the moment.
| Traveller wrote: | ||
I plan on doing just that with my Frihost when it is approved: an International Recipe Box. In the mean time, I'd be happy to send recipes to you in PM if there are any that particularly strike your fancy at the moment. |
I was going to have a recipe section on my site once I got approved also. Still don't see why we can't swap recipes here or start a recipe thread. In the mean time here is one of my favs. Mochi is a Japanese sweet that has a lot of variations. I usually have to go to an asian super market though to score the mochiko and katakuriko.
Peanut Butter Mochi
3 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 (16 ounce) box mochiko (sweet rice flour)
Katakuriko (potato starch), for dusting
Filling
1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
To make filling, combine peanut butter and honey; refrigerate until firm, a few hours or overnight.
Bring water to a boil; add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add mochiko a little at a time, stirring constantly. Continue stirring over medium heat until lumps are dissolved.
Place dough on a surface dusted with katakuriko. Allow to cool slightly. Sprinkle with more katakuriko and knead a few times until smooth. Form into a log.
Pinch off a 1 1/2-inch piece of dough and flatten into a circle. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold edges around filling and pinch to seal.
Makes about 2 dozen mochi.
Variations: For ichigo mochi, coat strawberries in koshi-an (sweet bean paste), then wrap in mochi dough. Add red food coloring to the boiling water if desired to turn the dough pink. For chocolate-peanut butter mochi, substitute chocolate sauce for the honey in the filling, or wrap a chocolate Kiss in the filling.
I love to cook but don't really have time to do it. I usually make a large meal around once a week or so, but the rest of the time it's either take out, mac and cheese, or something my sweetie makes for me.
| Traveller wrote: | ||
I plan on doing just that with my Frihost when it is approved: an International Recipe Box. In the mean time, I'd be happy to send recipes to you in PM if there are any that particularly strike your fancy at the moment. |
I'll try anything, my husband and kids are the ones that I have to cook around.
I made this great Beef/Cabbage Soup the other day and can't get anyone here to try it. These people are weird.
I'll get with you on the recipes though. I'm always looking for new ones. PM me when you get your site up. I'd love to look through it.
That goes for you also, Tex_Arcana.
me, especially Chinese and Asian cuisine. i can cook good. Actually i just like the process of cooking. Sometimes, i don't eat them. i just leave for my family.
dun really like cos i hate washing...... 
| yuki wrote: |
| dun really like cos i hate washing...... |
Hmmm...dirty snow?
| yuki wrote: |
| dun really like cos i hate washing...... |
In my house the rule is "The cook don't clean".
It is always the option of the person cooking if they want to clean up or not. Division of labor and all that.
I usually clean up after myself in the kitchen, but it is nice knowing I don't have to.
I actually like to cook, but well, though i am an average cooker(cook, i mean) I guess i have to learn a lot in order to cook more effectively
I guess i have to learn a lot in order to cook more effectively| scorpio wrote: |
| I actually like to cook, but well, though i am an average cooker(cook, i mean) I guess i have to learn a lot in order to cook more effectively |
Scorpio, What sort of stuff do you cook now? Do you work from recipes, "fly by the seat of your pants" or something in between?
i luv cooking asian food.
one site that featured great asian food is 101cookbook blog. you guys should check it out.very nice
one site that featured great asian food is 101cookbook blog. you guys should check it out.very nice
I Like to cook hot spicy foods
My cousine love cook. Expecially strogonoff.
My future wife
i love cooking so much. if can cook for someone i love, wow that's so nice. i'm interest in cooking but i don like to be a cook.
| mying wrote: |
| i'm interest in cooking but i don like to be a cook. |
Good point. Cooking professionally is a LOT of work! One time, between computer jobs, I cooked at a Wolfgang Puck Cafe for a little over a year, and (at the same time) a catering place for about six months. It was an interesting experience, but I now know that I would prefer doing it for myself instead of around a bunch of others. Even so, that doesn't mean I might not try my hand at selling things that I make on my own. In fact, I am considering doing just that as means of a little more support. Some of my candies, cookies, and deserts would probably do pretty well here as a kind of cottage industry on the side.
hi everyone
Im very curious about cooking and kitchen ends up looking like an post armageddon area whenever i make something.can anyone suggest some simple recipes for a beginner or a good site about indian cooking?
ciao
Im very curious about cooking and kitchen ends up looking like an post armageddon area whenever i make something.can anyone suggest some simple recipes for a beginner or a good site about indian cooking?
ciao
Since i have been at university (about 8 months) i have had to cook for myself (although my flatmate usually cooks) and i think it really isn't as hard as it looks. Before i came to uni i didn't really ever do any cooking and i always thought it would be difficult to do, but it really isn't and i find it quite satisfying when i cook a decent tasting meal .
.i love to eat.. but wen its time to cook (although i dont know much) i feel tired
I haven't done any full meals on my own, but I've helped my mom and sister with side dishes. They are amazing cooks. Mostly I do the desserts. I'm more of a baker than a cook, but when I'm older I might consider enrolling into a culinary school, like for a hobby.
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i guess to avoid a post armegaddon kitchen area-you have to make meals accordingly, first i start with rice, then i take out all the necessary ingredients.cut/chop or do whatever necessary. then i arrange the ingredients according to what meal i want to cook.
a simple dish by far that i've done-fried rice-its easy to change the ingredients to suit your taste bud.either spicy,mild or whichever you prefer.
a simple dish by far that i've done-fried rice-its easy to change the ingredients to suit your taste bud.either spicy,mild or whichever you prefer.
I love to cook mabe some time i will give u my recipee for homemade chicken soup that is to die for it is so good.
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