there are many books in the market for "beginners", try picking up some healthy ones though :) The first step though is when u go to super market next time don't buy microwave food, buy some raw fresh or frozen vegetables, raw chicken, pasta, raw beans and lentiles, eggs. if u have the ingredients it is too easy to find recipes :) and try to make some time in your schedule, cooking needs time. many of us (working housewives ...) prepare meals that can be preserved for a couple of days in the fridge, this way u can cook the night before for the next day, or u can cook for 2 days. Some meals can also be preserved frozen for more than a week. to defrost something try the natural way, not microwave, put it in the fridge the night before and get it out of the fridge in the morning, by lunch time it will be ready to eat.
Sometimes it is hard to cook for only one person (i ve lived alone for years) but dont be dissapointed. pasta, omelette and home made fries are there for emergency reasons :)
2006-10-18 05:06:32
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answered by kourtina1 3
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I took a few cooking classes in elementary school, but most of what I know I learned from my mom, or from my own trial and error growing up.
Since you're looking to learn, I recommend checking out "How to Boil Water" on the Food Network- it's great for beginners. Your local bookstore or library will probably have some good cookbooks with easy "starter"-type recipes, too. There's also a number of recipe websites, most of which can be sorted by main ingredient, prep/cook time or degree of difficulty. Happy Cooking!
2006-10-18 13:26:18
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answered by asoneill99 3
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My grandma cooked, my mother cooked, but never taught me anything. After they died, a cousin sent me a subscription to Bon Appetit. I looked at it and I didn't know how to make anything! After about 3 months of issues, I finally found a recipe that I could make. And I liked it!
So then I started buying cookbooks and making more stuff, learning as I went. Some stuff doesn't turn out that great, but think of it as an experiment!
Heck, I ended up in the food business for over 10 years because of it!
2006-10-18 11:59:51
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answered by chefgrille 7
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My bf is obsessed with Rachel Ray (I know- I don't get it either!) So I got her cookbook of 365 30 minute meals. I feel more comfortable making quick things I feel like they are less complicated therefore I am less likely to screw it up haha! But the only way to learn you're own style is trial and error- cook for yourself that way you learn what tastes mix well together without making anyone else suffer during the process. That's what I did! I may not be rachel ray but I will never die hungry lol!
2006-10-18 11:57:48
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answered by Slutlana 4
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Ask for recipes you like from people you know, watch cooking shows, read cookbooks, practice.
It's more difficult to cook for one, but you can freeze the leftovers in individual serving sizes and reheat for a great, fast meal with homemade flavor.
Here are 2 of my bachelor son's favorites:
Pork Chops w/Mushroom Gravy
2 lbs pork chops or pork steaks
1 onion - chopped
1-2 cloves garlic- chopped
Season salt, salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 soup can of milk
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 cup of rice or pasta, cooked
Brown chops well in oil on both sides, add onion, garlic, and seasonings. Cook til onion is clear.
Mix together soup, worcestershire and 1 soup can milk, til creamy.
Pour over chops, stir well scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Cover and Simmer til meat is tender - about 30 min. Serve over pasta or rice. You can also add fresh mushrooms toward the end of cooking, if you like.
Crispy Chicken or Fish
Coating-
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon season salt or other favorite seasonings
Mix dry ingredients in a plastic ziploc, place what you need in a dish, save the rest for next time.
Wash and pat dry chicken or fish pieces.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in large skillet or pan.
Roll meat in coating mix til well covered.
Fry on medium high heat til crisp on all sides and juices run clear for chicken or until fish flakes easily with fork.
If you like Buffalo Wings - dip chicken in hot sauce with a little melted butter before coating.
Bon Appetit!
2006-10-18 12:28:36
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answered by kaydee 2
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Pampered Chef. Or Joyces Fine cooking. Start out cooking easy stuff like spaghetti, or pizza. I learned how to make lasanga, it's a lot easier than people think.
2006-10-18 11:57:16
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answered by april_lujano 3
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Honestly, cooking is one of those things you just have to do to learn. The more you do it, the more you learn. Start with a simple cookbook. I recomend one called "A man, a can, and a plan." I got it for my father back when he was on his own and it helped him a lot.
2006-10-18 12:02:10
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answered by plaidplaty 1
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Mom
Grandma
Worked in restaurant.
Worked in kitchen at American legion.
Cookbook when I wanted to make something I haven't made.
Cooking shows.
2006-10-18 11:55:11
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answered by Carp 5
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I come from a family of cooks and my uncle and aunt have there own line of cookbooks and tvshows.
2006-10-18 12:01:19
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answered by cc 4
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One way is by trial and error, the other is to get recipes either from the internet, magazines, or a cookbook......
Good luck.....
2006-10-18 11:51:57
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answered by Anonymous
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