Comments on: Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health

By: Desi Chef

Desi Chef — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:01:59 +0000

It's honestly just practice, trial & error. Believe it or not, my dad taught me! When I was in high school, my mother went to India & left me in charge. My dad lasted for 2 days on pasta & stir frys. So began my cooking lessons & I havent stopped since!

If you are pressed for time but would still prefer to cook at home rather than eat out, try some of Rachel Ray's 30 minute meals or Semi Homemade with Sandra Lee. Both have tv shows on the food network & lots of cookbooks.

They are great at shortcuts!
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By: Maw-Maw

Maw-Maw — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:59:59 +0000

It took a lot of trials and errors to get it down packed.I have tried a lot of recipes and won a few.The secret to getting it right is taking your time and on a low fire til you know how long you need to cook it.Good luck in all your recipes,you will do fine.thanks for 2.
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By: MondoBlondo

MondoBlondo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:57:59 +0000

Get some cookbooks that appeal to you, and try a few recipes. The more you practice, the easier everything will be. Remember that you don't have to buy the books. Use the public library.
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By: J.GQ

J.GQ — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:55:59 +0000

Practice! Read a Recipe book and Make up your Mind that You definitley want to try it. Gather your ingredients and go to the supermarket and try it out. Try differnent things while your making it because this is how recipes become personalized. Have Fun while your doing it as well
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By: merrybodner

merrybodner — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:53:59 +0000

I read cookbooks and pick up recipes for things I like. After that, you simply have to dot it. Also, make sure to pay attention to what you're doing when you cook.
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By: DetroitLady

DetroitLady — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:51:59 +0000

I suggest going old-school and picking up the best cook book ever made, "The Joy of Cooking". It was handed down to me from my Grandmother through my Mom (it's a 75 year old classic). Every woman in my family has used it. Look at the recipes as guides and build your own from there. Try modfiying an ingredient and you will end up with your personal favorites and specialites unique to your own tastes. It teaches you techinique, which is most important.
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By: The Evil Poptart

The Evil Poptart — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:49:59 +0000

I try to expand my cooking expierience by trying to make at least one new dish per week. It doesn't have to be fancy, but you tend to pick up a few things along the way.
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By: chefgrille

chefgrille — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:47:59 +0000

It's a long story, but basically my parents passed away when I was 19. I didn't know how to cook, either mom cooked or the college cafeteria cooked for me! I was living on canned chili and mac and cheese. A family member gave me a subscription to Bon Appetit for Christmas. I thought "I can't make this stuff!" But I finally tried and easy one and it was good! So I kept trying more…and more…and more. Then I bought the BH&G cookbook. Then more and more cookbooks and I discovered I loved cooking and was pretty good at it.

I ended up owning a restaurant for over 8 years.
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By: luke m

luke m — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:45:59 +0000

parent's alway's say don't play with your food ! so now that your'e older ! i feel you should , just find a good sport to taste your practice! have some fun ,be adventurous , and don't be afraid to ask again !
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By: Michael N

Michael N — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:43:59 +0000

Read ask questions and practice!
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