My cooking skills are pretty shaky...?

Question

What are some simple yet delicious things that I can cook for my significant other that will impress him? His mom and grandma are awesome cooks, and I'm certain I won't measure up to them, but I want to show him that I'd like to make an effort to cook for him sometimes. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I'm from the south and we eat alot of rice and gravy. You can make a gravy with chicken, sausage, pork chops, steak. You just have to remember to start with a little sugar (teaspoon) on the bottom of your pot. Let the sugar melt and when it starts turning born throw your meat in and brown it really good on both sides. Here is when you add your onions and pepers and let them get soft. Once your meat is browned and your veggies are soft, just add water and cook for at least 45 min. season to taste. About 20 mins. before it's done add some cornstarch and water that you mix seperatly) and that sould thicken it up. When I'm cooking steak and gravy I like to add half potatoes (peeled).

Answer 2

Pretty shaky? Take it easy with the knives then, don't want any accidents.

Mama's Italian Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 lb Lean ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
1 1/2 c Cracker crumbs
2 Eggs, beaten
1 md Onion, chopped
1 Bell pepper, chopped
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1 ts Oregano
1 cl Garlic,minced
1 c Pizza sauce

FILLING:
1/2 lb Boiled ham,sliced thin
8 oz Grated Mozzarella cheese
1 cn (8 oz) mushrooms,drained

Instructions

Mix first eleven ingredients together.Reserve 1/4 cup pizza sauce. On a large sheet of wax paper,pat meat into a 10 x 13" rectangle. Arrange ham on top of meat mixture,leaving a small margin.Spread mushrooms over ham.Sprinkle cheese over all.Reserve small amount of cheese.Start at 10" size and roll meat like a jelly roll.Use wax paper to lift.When rolled tightly,seal edges.Place seam side down in a 9 x 13" pan.Brush with reserved pizza sauce.Bake 1 1/4 hours @ 375 degrees,10 minutes.Before done,sprinkle reserved cheese over and finish baking.Serves 10 to 12.

Answer 3

start with casseroles and pasta dishes...they are very simple and have a very nice presentation with little effort....here is a simple favorite...

INGREDIENTS
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 cups milk
2 cups uncooked white rice
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl combine the milk, rice, soup and seasoned salt if desired. Mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces.
Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes or until rice is done, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the rice to brown.

Answer 4

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Soup-erb Chicken Casserole
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups hot cooked elbow pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken OR turkey
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas and carrots, cooked and drained
1/2 cup Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing, crushed
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. butter OR margarine, melted

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 400°F.

MIX soup, milk, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder and black pepper in 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in pasta, chicken and peas and carrots.

BAKE 20 min. Stir.

MIX stuffing, Parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle on top. Bake 5 min. or until hot.

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Cordon Bleu Chicken Casserole

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped onion
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup light cream
2 cups skim milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method:
In a large bowl, combine chicken, ham and cheese; set aside. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; stir to form a paste. Gradually add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute or until thick. Add dill, mustard and nutmeg; mix well. Remove from heat and pour over chicken mixture. Spoon into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Toss bread crumbs, butter and dill; stir in cheese. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Answer 5

chicken in the oven you can put barq sauce or shake n bake then get some little red potatos wash them not peel then boil them when they are done drain them then put some butter and salt and pepper, and then make some corn, but if you can't cook much make what you can he will love it just because you made it good luck