my mom never makes a very good dinner..?

Question

shes makes crappy food like out of cans and boxes for dinner.. she never really learned how to cook.... but my dad on the other hand, well hes italian and he loves good food but he works very hard everyday at his job and comes home very tired and wants at least a decent meal. i feel really bad for him cuz he hates the food my mom makes but is so hungry and tired he still eats it. i wanna cook some good meals but they have to be easy, healthy too please. any sites of meals you make ?? thanks!

Answer 1

most people who can't cook learned from books, what you need to do is hook up with your dad for a few weekends and ask him to teach you what he knows. you'll learn to cook, he'll get to eat good food, and you'll both enjoy the time together
(especially with Father's Day coming up!)

Answer 2

One of the easiest meals I know is Spaghetti Bolognaise. Check it out on www.foodnetwork.com

Others have recommended the site. It tells you how easy or difficult the recipe is and also has reviews from people who have tried the recipe.

Also try minute steak - fry for about 1 1/2 minutes each side, get a bagged salad from the grocery store and bake a potato in the microwave. Remember to prick the skin with a fork a few times.

Good luck. I'm sure your Dad will be proud of whatever you make for him. Just be prepared for some meals not tasting too great. I certainly ate some crap when I first started, but it's all part of the learning

Answer 3

That's horrible! Try talking to her and/or your dad about letting you do the grocery shopping. There's lots of stuff that's easy to make: hot dogs, hamburgers, steak, tuna, even chicken, especially chicken cutlet is all very easy. Canned or frozen vegetables are also easy to cook. French fries are easy. They sell these bags of flavored rice, they're real easy and if you add meat and/or vegetables you have a decent meal. There is plenty of recipe sites out there to visit. It's kind of hard to believe there's no food in the house. I think maybe you just don't want to do it yourself or you don't know how. If your parents refuse to provide you with food threaten to call Child Protection Services. And if they won't listen, do it. They will first investigate and they most likely will not take you out of your home. The odds of that happening are extremely rare. But it may be what your parents need to get them to care for you properly. Good luck.

Answer 4

The best thing you can do find a cookbook and start experimenting with recipes that sound interesting. If there isn't a cookbook at home, the local library should have some.

I might add that your dad would probably be pleased to teach you how to make some of his favorite recipes over the weekend.

Also try http://allrecipes.com/.
Good luck!

Answer 5

I use www.recipezaar.com every single day almost. I love all the user-added recipes and pictures. People rate the meals they try, and there are many forums to ask talented chefs questions any minute of the day, should you need answers. You can even search by theme, cuisine and food type. I'm sure you'll be able to find a delicious Italian meal for your dad on this site without any trouble at all!

Answer 6

allrecipes.com kraftfoods.com
those are just two sites I go to when I need a different meal. Maybe you shouldn't be so hard on your mother - if she can't cook, then she can't cook. Maybe she just has never tried - go pull up some recipes that are pretty easy for the two of you, and make a list, go to the store, and cook it together. That would be a fun and special thing for the two of you to do together - I am sure she would love the help, and the idea of new things to make.

Answer 7

chicken fried mashed potatoes greens

Answer 8

There are a ton of good sites. I like kraftfoods.com. You can even sign up for an annual magazine that is full of recipes . The Food Network is pretty good too.

Answer 9

Try this website

http://www.foodtv.com

It has thousands of recipes; most of them have a rating for how easy the meal is to make. Most of the meals will have multiple recipes at different difficulty levels. Search for the things he likes to eat and choose an easy recipe. There is even a whole section devoted to "Quick & Easy" meals.

Answer 10

Allrecipes.com has good ones and you can change the amounts of servings. I have also learned from anyone who is willing to teach. I watch people cook. I recently within the two years that I have been married have learned alot of cooking just by trial and error. I still have tons of work but its getting easier.

Answer 11

Check out these sites on Food Network

In an atmosphere as inviting as her recipes, Sandra Lee, author of the best-selling cookbook Semi-Homemade Cooking, shares her techniques for combining fresh ingredients with specially selected store-bought items. The result? Mouthwatering meals and desserts, prepared in minutes, that taste like they were made from scratch. Now you can see why consumers, viewers and celebrities from Katie Couric to Nathan Lane have made Sandra Lee one of America’s most sought-after culinary experts!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_sh/0,1976,FOOD_14521,00.html

Would you believe you can make impressive and delectable meals at home in less time than it takes to get takeout? Let Rachael Ray show you how easy it can be. From comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining, Rachael promises that her dazzling dishes will never take more than 30 minutes to make, from start to finish. Now you can put great food on the table, and still have time to enjoy your family, friends or tackle that home improvement project you've been waiting to get your hands on.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_tm/0,1976,FOOD_9997,00.html

For the Italian touch;

Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. In Everyday Italian, chef Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of the homey recipes she grew up with in her Italian family. She'll show you easy dishes that are perfect for every occasion: a weeknight meal, entertaining a crowd or a cozy dinner for two. Buon appetito!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ei

Freshness and simplicity are the keys to Mario Batali's spectacular Italian cuisine. Molto Mario brings these principles home--it's a culinary tour of Italy with tips and secrets from one of New York's premier chefs.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_mb/0,1976,FOOD_9980,00.html