Learn how to cook

ToughCollection7460 · 2023-08-21T13:27:53+00:00

Check out the book “salt, fat, acid, heat”. It taught me so much about the science of cooking and definitely got me more comfortable preparing meals in the kitchen. From there I’d just recommend exploring some recipes you find exciting and seeing what works and what doesn’t.

My husband is similar in that he is a really good cook (and incredible with the grill), so I kind of had to figure out my space in the kitchen/cooking duties and also find out what I enjoy.

So now I handle all our big holiday and birthday meals (because i Love full out meal planning) as well as any baking (sourdough bread is a must in our house)! I also help him with the prep work in the kitchen (chopping, getting the table set up) as well as the cleanup, but he handles our basic week night dinners so i get to relax while he cooks M-F. It really works for us!

Also: I love The Chunky Chef, all of her recipes are a total hit in my house.

flower_power_g1rl · 2023-08-21T15:16:47+00:00

Definitely ask him for tips! He'd love to help you out with something he's knowledgeable about

Aggressive_Signal_86 · 2023-08-21T14:43:23+00:00

Check out your local recreation department, sur la table stores etc SO many places offer cooking classes. It’s my favorite hobby and it’s a great way to make friends with other women. I read a lot of books but nothing comes close to doing things hands on. Nothing makes my boyfriend gush about me quit like when I cook for him and he has expressed so frequently (huge for someone who is light to give out praise) that he is so proud of the journey I’ve come on with my cooking and he loves seeing how excited about it I am. He’s offered to pay for the classes and a semester at culinary school for me as well because he knows how much it benefits both of us

Amanita_0231 · 2023-08-21T15:57:41+00:00

Here’s some tips I consider to be pretty universal and help make most of my food go up a level or two.

Shallots>Onions (especially if sauteeing) they have more flavor than your white or yellow onions. The only time I use an onion over a shallot when cooking is in a soup.

You CAN cook with a combo of oils ie, butter+olive oil and it will make a difference.

ADD PANKO+CREAM TO YOUR SCRAMBLED EGGS YOU WILL THANK ME LATER! So fluffy and light! Not too dry or too wet! The perfect consistency every time.

If you can get access to fresh herbs DO IT! Whenever you're making a dish that requires melted butter in a pan pop some fresh herbs in there to make an infused oil! (In general fresh herb flavors will come through more if you add them at the melting butter/oil stage)

Better than Bouillon is fabulous, salty, flavorful goodness. Put it in soup, gravy, mashed potatoes. Etc. You can get it in beef, chicken, or garlic flavor. A little goes a long way so it's a good long lasting investment.

Arborio risotto style rice makes it's own starchy gravy. Cook it in a stock (garlic, veggie, or chicken) and stir with butter for a flavorful side dish to meals that's smooth, creamy, and balances a number of veg or meat options. It also has instructions on the back if you're unsure. Way harder to mess up than regular rice that you have to leave covered. (it does take longer though)

When focusing on food quality or budgeting, it's WAY easier to get cheap veg and make it taste good than it is to try and work with cheap meat. Splurge on your beef/pork/chicken.

And lastly BRINE YA CHICKEN! It will never get dry. Combine salt+water (check online, there are different ratios for iodized/non-iodized salt) leave ya bird in the brine for 15-20 minutes and bam! It's juicy and succulent whether fried or baked.

PsychoticNurse · 2023-08-21T13:38:21+00:00

I'm not very experienced with cooking either, I'm not someone who can go into the kitchen and whip up a meal with whatever I have. If you have a kindle account, consider getting kindle unlimited so you can sample free cookbooks. I have a cookbook for every culture/cuisine you can think of, and it allows me to make a variety of interesting foods.

Also, look at budgetbytes.com, spendwithpennies.com, marcellinaincucina.com (Italian), aaronandclaire.com (Korean), themediterraneandish.com, indianhealthyrecipes.com. All of these sites are great for beginner cooks and use simple ingredients you can find at most stores or get on Amazon.

For youtube, my favorite channels are Camirra's Kitchen (good for large Sunday dinners or a special meal), Cooking with Tammy, Julia Pacheco (really easy recipes!), Essen Recipes, Morris Time Cooking (Caribbean/Jamaican).

Most important thing is to practice and have fun with it. If you cook something that doesn't turn out right, don't get discouraged. Think about what went wrong and try again, or maybe that particular recipe isn't a good one (not all are written well). As you get better, you can play around with a recipe and make it your own. You can also cook with your boyfriend. Not everyone likes having others in the kitchen with them, but if he and you are ok with it, it's a great bonding time and you'll learn to make some things he likes.

Consistent_Sleep_341 · 2023-08-21T13:57:45+00:00

Hey! Just wanna say that I’m in the exact position as you! Boyfriend’s older, looking to settle down, and a far better cook than me, and he’s definitely looking (even if he hasn’t said it) for someone who’ll make a good mother / can cook clean etc. so I get you. It’s a bit tough sometimes lol because he always wants to intervene to give advice, always tells me (nicely) how I could’ve made a dish better etc. I’m just starting with the basics and he seems to like what I’m making, but I’m likewise committed to learning to cook for my children etc. I’ve always been lazy about learning so I don’t even know how to start (YouTube I guess). We could help ea other out if u want :)

diaryofalostgirl · 2023-08-21T15:47:13+00:00

I love Kimberly THE WADS Wadsworth for this. She makes cooking super accessible. :)

Electronic_Fig3311 · 2023-08-21T17:26:03+00:00

Rouxbe.com changed my life!! Best online cooking school and they always have promo codes.

countrylemon · 2023-08-22T00:58:02+00:00

Youtube: Babish! (his cookware is of lukewarm quality, don’t buy) but his youtube channel is great. Josh Weismann, I like his older videos. SavorEasy has the simplest bread recipes.

Website: Meals for Two is a great website for small portion receipts so you can try things out without worrying about making a huge batch you won’t like.

Books: Literally go to your library or thrift shop and just pick books that you’re drawn to! It’s a great opportunity to try new cuisines and get inspiration without spending a lot. I like the books: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat(a focus on the fundamentals of cooking) Anything by Half Baked Harvest; Earth to Table Everyday; The Silver Palate and a bunch of random ones I’ve thrifted.

Additionally: Elderly women. If you are blessed enough to know a wise senior woman, ask for her favourite recipes. The ones that live in someone’s personal recipe stash are the true gems.

Learn to make bread, cocktails (or mock tails) and desserts too! Save your recipes! Write down everything you change or do and you’ll learn a lot as you go.

InevitableKiwi5776 · 2023-08-21T14:12:22+00:00

I think cooking with him is a great way to get comfortable in the kitchen, and then look up things you’d like to make to try stuff on your own. Maybe you can specialize in areas where he’s not as strong.

I used watch cooking shows all the time growing up, and I think that helped to just become more familiar with different techniques and to give me ideas of what to make.

Since you said you order out a lot, try making the stuff you order at home. That seems like a good first step. Don’t make it too complicated lol!

AutoModerator · 2023-08-21T13:12:17+00:00

Title: Learn how to cook

Full text: Hey ladies! So, I’m in a relationship with this guy, and he’s an amazing cook. Really knowledgeable about it and makes great dishes. Problem is - I’m not very experienced with cooking myself. I would like to know how to cook a bit better, not only to have a more comfortable time cooking with him (now I only help with cutting up stuff and other basic duties), but also to stop ordering take out (expensive!) and be a bit more prepared to when I become a mother. Any suggestions would be appreciated! YouTubers, books, websites, really anything to get this beginner started 🫶🏼

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