so i want to know how to cook?

Question

im 17 i think i should try to cook foods for family since my grandma doesnt cook i want to eat healthier food instead of take out everyday.
Can someone give me advice or some cookbooks i could get?

i do watch the foodnetwork channel on the weekends i know the basic food to cook

i do watch the foodnetwork channel on the weekends i know the basic food to cook

Answer 1

The Betty Crocker Cookbook has lots of the basics in it; how to measure, the cooking terms, how to choose and use ingredients. It also covers basic, useful recipes using common ingredients, how to plan a menu, etc.

Check out your local public library. You'll find dozens of good, basic cookbooks there. Once you're comfortable with the basics, you'll have a great time experimenting with the more gourmet ingredients and recipes like those you see on Food Network.

(Who knows? We may see you on 'Iron Chef' one day!)

Answer 2

Your best bet is to watch Foodnetwork or any cooking show and just sit and take notes.
Recipes are usually online and you can find them just by searching the name of the dish you want to prepare.
This is how I learned, but there are other choices if you rather get a more personal feel.
Many supermarkets do offer cooking classes. Go to there websites and find out if your local grocer offers classes. I live in NJ and I know Shop Rite and Kings both offer evening classes for around $30-50.
Good luck and don't burn anything.

Answer 3

You really don't need a cookbook anymore. The internet has any recipe that I have ever wanted. Just make sure that you are on a reputable site like foodnetwork, allrecipes or recipezaar. They all have the recipes and reviews. You can also ask on here. For example last night I asked for a recipe containing what I had in my fridge for dinner. Someone gave me a recipe for spinach in garlic, olive oil, cream and nutmet with sauteed chicken. It was delish.

Answer 4

Betty Crocker is a great starter cookbook. It's basic recipes of popular standard dishes.

Answer 5

betty crocker is one of the oldest cookbooks that updated every year. They have good family recipies. Also if you want to take some home ed classes in your school or at vo-tech school.

Answer 6

Any Cookbooks by RACHEL REAH
she is awesome. Also try this site

http://allrecipes.com/

It has some really good recipes. There
are times when I need a recipe quick
and this is where I go.

Good Luck!!

Answer 7

They have a betty crocker first cook book which is a really good book other wise try online there are allot of recipes or even www.foodnetwork.com

Answer 8

Alrighty then, Asian Cuisine, commin' right up !!!



Menu:

Soup- Chicken Egg-drop Soup

Main- Chicken-pork Adobo

Main- YangChow rice

Dessert- Sago't Gulaman



Soup: (Korean)

Chop 1 whole chicken to serving size.

Set aside breasts and drumsticks.

Put bony parts in pot, add enough water to cover them. Add salt to taste.

Skin and slice thinly 1/2 a ginger root. Place in pot. Boil for 1/2 to 1 hour.

Strain soup. Lightly beat one egg. Slowly add in egg while continuously stirring the soup pot.

Set aside.



Chicken-Pork Adobo (Filipino)

Slice 1/4 kg pork belly.

Chop chicken breast and drumsticks to serving pieces.

Place in pot, add 3 cloves freshly minced garlic, 2 laurel (or Bay) leaves, 6-10 peppercorns,

1 cup water, 3/4 cup soy sauce and 2-3 teaspoons of sugar. Simmer under low heat untill pork is tender. When done, add 1/4 cup cane vinegar. Set aside.



YangChow rice(Chinese)

Cook 2-3 cups long-grain rice. Let cool. Mash up to separate rice grains.

Beat 2-3 eggs. Chop 2 tsp garlic, finely chop 4 tbsp carrots and cabbage(leaves only), cube 1/4 cup ham, Peel and chop 3-4 large shrimps. Heat a little oil in wok or a giant pan. When it starts to smoke, add shrimp, then the ham then the garlic. Add 3/4 of the egg, mix THOROUGHLY untill eggs are almost half-cooked. Toss in the rice, then QUICKLY stir it so the egg will mix in the rice and give it a yellow color. When almost done, toss in the carrots and cabbages. Put in remainder of egg, toss quickly to prevent burning. Set aside.



Sago't Gulaman(Filipino)

Cook unflavored Jell-o and Tapicoa pearls until nice and done. Cube *FIRM* Jell-o (1/2" x 1/2")

Boil a cup of water, add 1/2 kg of brown sugar. Dissolve sugar completely. Add 1 tsp vanilla essence and 1/2 tsp banana essence. Mix. set aside to cool.



*PRESENTATION*



Heat soup untill simmering. Serve in small bowls.



Serve YangChow rice in large bowl, top with adobo and some sauce. Sprinkle just a little toasted sesame seeds on top.



Shave ice. Alternate layers in a glass= ice, jell-o, ice, Tapicoa pearls, ice.

Top with cooled syrup. The more the better!!!



Bon Appetit!!!

Answer 9

watch food network. i luv that channel i watch it every day, it's good for people like me who want to be cheifs and good for people who want to make simple meals.
rachel ray is good person to watch she makes simple meals that can be made in 30 minutes, which tends to the name 30 minutes meals. that is so the show.

Answer 10

go to www.recipezaar.com and knock yourself out!!! the site is FREE and PLENTIFUL!