become a good cook

I want to become a good cook before I have a family, because I want to be prepared to cook wholesome meals for them. I see so many families who eat out constantly, and that’s so unlike the way that I was raised. My mom cooked our dinner nearly every night, but with little variety. I want to branch out and make all sorts of food.

My husband and I have been together for 12 years now and I have always put up with his dad being a jerk to me, his mom wants me to help her cook this holiday and I don’t want to hear his dad’s load mouth about how he can do everything better. Can someone help

So… I want to learn how to cook. It can be useful, I’m sure.

I love food, what I’d love even more is to learn how to cook it!

i have been co-cooking with my beau. he is a great cook and gives me tasks, from which i learn much. i noticed that i am becoming quite skilled at cutting herbs, garlic and vegetables. i have gained confidence. two nights ago i cooked a yummy simple meal for myself. what i realized is that if he cooks for me, and then tells me how he did it and leaves the ingredients, i can replicate it for myself the next day! saved me money and gave me an easy thrill of pride in that i can do something i never before believed i could. yes, i can!

I’m tired of explaining to people why I don’t cook. It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s just I’m tired, I don’t have people to cook for and I’m not concerned about everything being perfect. I just need to knuckle down and learn some skills and not let people with their exotic marzipan machines or whatever intimidate me. Foodies beware!

Since i was little my mum used to incourage me to bake cakes etc! then when i was 15 i got an A* in my Food/cooking! at school! go me!!! it was the only thing i was good at and i have never looked back.
I enjoy adapting my own recipies, and i have many dishes i cook.
My best recipies are Pasta, muffins, and indian food! i also make bread alot.
Its fun, theraputic and enjoyable.

I make lots of bean salads. Theyre pretty easy, but so good and very nutritious.

chickpeas
res beans
diced red and green pepper
cubed tofu

random veggies from the fridge ;)

and then some balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Tonight I think I’m gonna try putting in sesame oil instead of olive oil, it will give it a nutty taste.

this doesnt really make me a good cook.. But since I’m gonna be living with a friend the next couple weeks I think I’ll be expirementing more. I will dedicate one day out of the weekends to cooking something I’ve never made before. Sounds good?

sounds good.

I made a salad last night. I improvised but it really turned out well. I also made the dressing with sesame oil. DEEELISH!

Tobia’s mean salad

brocolli
aubergines
red cabage (lots)
romain letuce
tofu (i used peanut and ginger flavoured. excellent.)
feta (well crumbled)
sun dried tomatoes

dressing: sesame oil + balsamic vinegar (equal parts) + a dollop of dijon mustard.

Preparing food with love is good for digestion and meal satisfaction.