HELP - - haha I can't cook?

Question

HELP! I can't cook at all. I just moved into a house with my boyfriend and I'm terrible. I used to live with my best friend and we cooked everything from a box - haha. now that i live with my boyfriend and am trying to be domestic i've discovered im a great housekeeper - but a terrible cook ! Does anyone have any quick easy recipes? Put it this way... I burn things in the microwave... lol I have no idea why i have such bad luck in the kitchen!

We have the basic things like hamburger, we both love different cheeses so we have a lot of them, noodles, chicken, he loves steak, instant potatoes. i have flour and a ton of spices (to help add flavor to the mistakes i make)

Answer 1

Invest in a crockpot, there are many recipes you can use and there's nothing simpler. For instance, 1 pack of short ribs; 2 tablespoons of seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon of mesquite smoke; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 small bell pepper (red or green will do), slliced; 1 can of beef broth and 1 can of water. Put all ingredients in the crock pot and set on low and let cook 6 to 8 hours. The meat will fall off the bone. You can serve with a nice simple salad. Another one is a non-cook dessert: No-Bake cheesecake, 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, enough powder sugar to sweeten to your taste, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 small box of any flavor gelatin you like most, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Combine ingredients and put into a ready made graham crust and refrigerate about 3 to 4 hours or till set (semi-firm to touch) and service.

Answer 2

I swear, you can't go wrong with a crock pot. Most of them always come with a cookbook but they also sell them specifically for crock pots. It's very simple, just throw everything in the pot, turn on high or low (whatever recipe says) and walk away! I used to be a terrible cook too, but I started with my crock pot and now, 15 years later and many episodes on Food Network, I can cook and love it! You'll get it sweetie, just have fun and keep it simple!

Answer 3

Thats my specialty babe......
Learn slow by reading recipies and being creative for example stir fry is easy and you can mix and match everything from meats to beans, vegetables, to sauces, over pasta or rice, and it is good for the heart as well. Keep in mind some things cook quicker like mushrooms, brocolli, and spinach where as onins and peppers take a little longer. cook the meats first then add vegatables and keep them crisp.

Answer 4

Tell us what you have to cook with...like what's in the pantry or in the freezer and we can give you some ideas....you need to remember always have the basics...eggs, flour, milk, bread, try to keep boneless chicken breast, cooking oil, butter, some type of canned veggie or frozen veggie, fav pasta, cheese...now add on your details what's in the fridge and pantry-

Answer 5

LOL LOL Get hold of a book by Delia Smith called How to Cook - it covers everything right back to basics, like how to boil an egg.

Answer 6

Im sorry to hear that I love cooking and I didnt know how to cook I would feel very sad... try buying some good books about cooking and start with easy foods..you'll get it!!! :) good luck!!

Answer 7

if you're cleaning then find out if your boyfriend can cook.

Answer 8

go to kraft.com
they've got great ideas