i dont know how to cook help????

Question

i need to start cooking b/c buy out side food is very pricy so i need your help. i need easy quick recepies. i eat just about anything i love food. so i need ideas on what too cook please provide me with some quick and easy recepies andd also side dishes to go with it please thanks.

Answer 1

Dear Asp,
Everyone has to start somewhere! You seem to need to start with basics. I think it would be easiest to purchase one of the many "Quick and Easy" cookbooks that are out there. Better homes and Gardens has one that explains cooking terminology(so you can understand the recipe!) and goes over all the basics along with many delicious meal ideas.

You are welcome to e-mail me any time with questions.
Have fun!

Answer 2

Well the easiest recipe I know and love is crockpot italian beef. Put a good size roast (cheap is fine, and if you refrigerate after cooking, the fat will harden on the top and you can skim it off) in the crock - season as you like, add dry italian dressing, about 1 package for 3-4 lbs, add a celery, add pepperoncini's if you like it spicy, a few cups of water (less than half way in the crock) and cook on low for 8-12 hours. It is YUMMMY beef. I serve on rolls with mozzarella cheese and extra "au jus" from the crock. There are many resources on the internet for cooking; allrecipes.com and food network. Good luck!

Answer 3

Cheesy Chicken Pasta.
Chicken.
Poach your chicken pieces in some stock and set aside, until cool enough to handle, and de-bone.
Pasta.
Place in salted boiling water and cook until you get the degree of cooking you like.
Penne or Elbows will do very well here.
Sauce.
Make a normal white sauce and add some grated tasty cheese, remove from heat and stir until it is smooth.

Combine everything and place in an oven proof dish, sprinkle with more cheese and bake until it is bubbling and the cheese has melted and started to brown.

Answer 4

Baked Fake Steak with Gravy
INGREDIENTS

* 3 pounds ground beef
* 17 saltine crackers, finely crushed
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 pinch salt, or to taste
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef and mushroom soup
* 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, saltine crackers and milk. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix until well blended. Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with waxed paper. Press the beef mixture firmly into the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 to 10 hours, or overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from meat, and rub flour over the top side of the beef. Flip out of the pan onto waxed paper, and rub flour on the other side as well. Cut into pieces (I use a pizza cutter).
3. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat until browned on each side, turning only once. Remove to a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the water, condensed soup, and gravy mix. Pour over the meat in the dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Serve fake steak and gravy with potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Answer 5

Try a great site at www.allrecipes.com.
They have recipes entered by your everyday person.
Their search engine will go by name or ingredient and they also have catagories you can browse.
Each recipe is given a rating by the people who use it and their comments. So say you want to make biscuits, simply type it in and take a look for the recipe that has 4 or 5 stars and the most people who have used it.
They also have menu planning.

Answer 6

Most of being a good cook is following directions and learning some techniques. Get a good basic cookbook, I recommend a Betty Cocker one, and start with simple things like muffins or salads and work your way up.

Answer 7

Check out www.allrecipes.com
They have quick and easy meals.. its a great website to start learning how to cook..

Good Luck and Take care....

Bcn_mimosa

Answer 8

Start with the basics and works your way up. This site has great recipes and cooking tips to get you started cooking.

Answer 9

A creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, made with Cheddar cheese sauce, cooked macaroni, and seasonings. Top this with buttered bread crumbs, if you wish.
INGREDIENTS:
5 cups cooked macaroni (8 ounces raw)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 pepper, or to taste
2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
paprika, optional
PREPARATION:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted. In an 8x10-inch baking dish, alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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Oyster Chowder With Bacon and Spinach
Enjoy this tasty oyster chowder with crackers and a tossed green salad.
INGREDIENTS:
3 slices bacon, diced
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
20 to 24 ounces oysters with their liquor
1 cup tightly packed chopped spinach leaves, about 3 to 4 ounces
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon sea salt
Dash freshly ground black pepper
Dash nutmeg
1 tablespoon dry sherry, optional
PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-low heat until fat is rendered. Add the butter, celery, and onion; continue cooking, stirring, until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour until well blended.Add chicken broth, oysters with liquid, and spinach. Continue cooking until spinach is wilted. Add cream and seasonings; heat through. Stir in sherry.
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Vanilla Cupcakes - Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
These vanilla cupcakes are delicious with chocolate frosting, or try a fresh strawberry frosting or creamy butter icing.
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces
2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour, stir before measuring
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole or 2% milk
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, line with muffin papers, or generously spray with baking oil/flour spray.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on low speed to soften. Increase speed to medium and beat until smooth.
Add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla; scrape bowl then beat until smooth.
Measure the flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; sift once.

Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture a little at a time, alternating with the milk. Continue beating on medium speed until smooth and well blended, scraping the sides of the bowl once or twice. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until a wooden pick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center of one.
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Chicken and Rice with Curry Powder
This rice and chicken bake is packed with flavor, and it's easy to prepare. Use convenient cooked chicken cubes for an even easier meal.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup long-grain rice
4 boneless chicken breast halves, without skin
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper, or combination green and red
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sliced celery
1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes
1/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons blanched sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
salt and pepper
sliced or slivered almonds for garnish
PREPARATION:
Heat oven to 375°.
Cook rice with water as package directs, just until tender. Wash chicken and pat dry. Heat the butter in a large skillet; brown chicken on both sides; remove to a 2-quart casserole.
Pour off excess butter and add the bell pepper, garlic, onions, celery, tomatoes, raisins, almonds, and seasonings. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Spoon the rice over the chicken then pour the sauce over all. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Garnish with almonds, if desired.
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Freezing Vegetables - Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage

Preparation:
Freeze cabbage for use in cooked dishes only. Trim outer leaves. Cut in medium or large shred or wedges, or separate leaves.
Blanching Time:
Blanch in boiling water; boil 1 1/2 minutes. Cool immediately; drain well.
Pack:
Leave 1/2 inch headspace.
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Burger Cooking Tips and Ideas
INGREDIENTS:
ground beef
seasonings
other ingredients, see below
PREPARATION:
Adding a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil per pound to ground sirloin or round will replenish the moisture and some of the fat.
Use coarsely ground meat (rather than finely ground) for moister burgers.

Lightly mix ground meat with other ingredients
Over-mixing results in dense, heavy burgers.
Wet hands with a little water to keep the mixture from sticking when you form your patties.

Add a few tablespoons of tomato or vegetable juice to each pound of ground beef for extra flavor and juiciness.

When freezing patties, raw or cooked, separate with squares of plastic wrap.

Add minced leftover vegetables to the meat mixture.

For a smoky flavor add 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon or ham before forming into patties.

Dip patties in beaten egg, then in bread or cracker crumbs for "chicken-fried" burgers.

Try different toppings and sauces such as sautéed onions, bell peppers, sautéed mushrooms, chile peppers, guacamole, barbecue sauce, chili, cooked bacon strips, salsa.

Enjoy ur meal.
And a happy day for ur child!