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Learning to cook

Member	Learning to cook
	coldhardcash Member (1215posts) 2/5/2006 3:42:00 PM I know how to cook But I want to know how to really cook Edited by the moderators on 2/5/2006 11:50:38 PM
	cherrypoptart Member (21575posts) 2/5/2006 3:43:00 PM u mean like.. crack ?
	coldhardcash Member (1215posts) 2/5/2006 3:48:00 PM ^ I can do that blind folded, I mean food silly gurl
	cherrypoptart Member (21575posts) 2/5/2006 3:49:00 PM www.allrecipies.com they're rated, so it's easy to find the best ones
	oh_la_la Member (11737posts) 2/5/2006 5:53:00 PM that is a good site^^^^^ i get stuff off there all the time
	_pixie_ Oldschool CVer (14699posts) 2/5/2006 7:06:00 PM What in particular are you wanting to learn how to cook?
	Chef_Nicole Member (103posts) 2/5/2006 8:08:00 PM you can just go to school LOL
	_Tarzan_ Member (14738posts) 2/5/2006 8:25:00 PM yeh i totally have a year to spare for that
	KarmAttack Member (5150posts) 2/5/2006 9:04:00 PM www.epicurious.com Or, better yet, buy some cookbooks. They are better than online recipes because it's easier to browse a cookbook and you will always have them on hand.
	coldhardcash Member (1215posts) 2/5/2006 9:16:00 PM I just want to be able to know how to cook more than KD LOL
	oh_la_la Member (11737posts) 2/5/2006 9:32:00 PM another good way is ask your mom or girlfriend for help.
	coldhardcash Member (1215posts) 2/5/2006 9:38:00 PM Mommmmmmmy
	Caffy Nightlife Industry (17064posts) 2/6/2006 12:52:00 AM get a good cookbook..I really like Professional Cooking by Le Cordon Bleu or Professional Chef by the CIA..both are very basic and teach you how to approach cooking. From Poach baking to braising! ;-)
	_pixie_ Oldschool CVer (14699posts) 2/6/2006 1:50:00 AM Cookbooks are crap I find too much measuring and whatnot. Try getting a steamer. It's great for rice and veggies...and a Wok for making stirfys. Yumm stirfy, I want some now!
	KarmAttack Member (5150posts) 2/6/2006 5:47:00 AM ^ Yeah but you can't really learn how to cook propperly without a cookbook that will show you the techniques and food know-how. Steaming, to me, is not knowing how to cook.
	MoveON Member (5913posts) 2/6/2006 7:29:00 AM I can give you a private lesson
	Anti Member (4097posts) 2/6/2006 4:44:00 PM The secrets to good cooking are many and varied. I'll let you know a few that I think are really important. Fresh ingredients. HELLO garlic and onions Extra virgin olive oil NEVER use margerine. Butter is better Try not to buy too much pre-packaged crap your meals will taste better for it. Get a really sharp knife Seperate chopping boards for meat and veggies. Bleach your meat board regularly. (say no to poisoning your guests) Serve salad with every meal. When cooking a large meal for friends or family, always insist they bring ou a bottle of your favorite wine. (Cooking is more fun buzzed but be careful with your knife!) Happy cooking!
	coldhardcash Member (1215posts) 2/6/2006 9:18:00 PM ^ for everyone that knows me does this sound like me? hahahahahh
	_pixie_ Oldschool CVer (14699posts) 2/6/2006 9:22:00 PM Lol Karmattack is always on the defence. Seeing as he didn't SPECIFY what type of cooking he wanted to do, I made a suggestion on a tecnique. Yeah but you can't really learn how to cook propperly without a cookbook that will show you the techniques and food know-how. I've never read a cookbook in my life, and make awesome food and dishes. I find it funny that just because I said cook books are crap you get defensive.
	Starshine Member (6182posts) 2/6/2006 11:11:00 PM Cookbooks are amazing. I'm addicted to recipe sites but there is nothing like flipping through a cookbook to get some ideas. On a side note, I think I should invest in one of the cookbooks Caffy mentioned. I'm totally missing some of my basics.
	Tantalus Member (31777posts) 2/6/2006 11:17:00 PM Hey listen, coldhardcash, most important thing is a clean oven. So here's what you do:. Open the oven, crouch down and stick your head all the way in. Just to get a good look at anything that might need cleaning. Then reach up and turn on the gas FULL. Cause you want to make sure the gas works. Best to leave it on for at least three or four minutes, while keeping your head in the oven during that time to inspect cleanliness. After that, the rest is easy.