Don Corleone
New member
How can I learn how to become a terrific cook? I would like to learn to cook healthy, delicious meals from scratch and I'm considering taking chef lessons. Do you have any other suggestions?
- Home
- Forums
- Discuss Hobbies: Electronics, Cars, Sports, & More
- General Hobbies: Outdoors, Home & Garden, Artistic
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Poll: Are you a good cook?
- Thread starter Don Corleone
- Start date
Juliet can sit up!
New member
Practice. Try and think of flavors that you think might pair well together and try it out. Look up recipes of things you enjoy eating and make them. Test out your food on brave friends and family.
Zombie King
New member
I am an awesome cook. It just takes practice. Going to cooking school can be a good idea if you want to become a chef. Just get some cookbooks and make the recipes. Over time, you'll learn how to make your distinctive dishes. Good luck and have fun. Also, watch the Food Network!!
Zombie King
New member
I am an awesome cook. It just takes practice. Going to cooking school can be a good idea if you want to become a chef. Just get some cookbooks and make the recipes. Over time, you'll learn how to make your distinctive dishes. Good luck and have fun. Also, watch the Food Network!!
Trix Is My Kryptonite
New member
Yes, I am pretty good... if I do say so myself lol.
Well, my husband is the critic, and he usually likes my cooking. I have some bad days when my meal could taste better, but overall, I'm not bad.
Personally, I first learned how to cook when I was around 14. My mom had surgery and was on bed rest for a month, so I took her place as temporary housewife. I did all the cooking, and cleaning. My mom would give me recipes/instructions from bed, and I would cook dinner.
If you enjoy cooking and are very passionate about it, then taking a chef course is not a bad idea. It will be a fun experience. However, if you just want to cook for survival and experiment, you can get recipes off the net or cook books. The fun thing about cooking is, it's sort of like art. If you bake a cake, you can decorate it however you want. If you fry fish, you can present it on your dinner plate however you want.
The best advice I can give you is: practice makes perfect! I've been through my fair share of burnt meals.
And I agree with the person above who said to watch the Food Network. I watch a LOT of Food Network LOL!
Well, my husband is the critic, and he usually likes my cooking. I have some bad days when my meal could taste better, but overall, I'm not bad.
Personally, I first learned how to cook when I was around 14. My mom had surgery and was on bed rest for a month, so I took her place as temporary housewife. I did all the cooking, and cleaning. My mom would give me recipes/instructions from bed, and I would cook dinner.
If you enjoy cooking and are very passionate about it, then taking a chef course is not a bad idea. It will be a fun experience. However, if you just want to cook for survival and experiment, you can get recipes off the net or cook books. The fun thing about cooking is, it's sort of like art. If you bake a cake, you can decorate it however you want. If you fry fish, you can present it on your dinner plate however you want.
The best advice I can give you is: practice makes perfect! I've been through my fair share of burnt meals.
And I agree with the person above who said to watch the Food Network. I watch a LOT of Food Network LOL!
I
[i'm a tree]
Guest
Practice.
I believe I'm a pretty good cook from what I'm told. I grew up in a household where you had to make your own dinner most nights...and I also usually cooked for siblings.
Try recipes and get others opinions on them. Ask the people whom taste your dishes what you could do better.
Taking classes will surely help and you can talk to others about tips and techniques.
Do you have cable? Some people learn from seeing or being hands on...watch the food channel. Some of the shows are very informative and will teach you a lot of different things.
I believe I'm a pretty good cook from what I'm told. I grew up in a household where you had to make your own dinner most nights...and I also usually cooked for siblings.
Try recipes and get others opinions on them. Ask the people whom taste your dishes what you could do better.
Taking classes will surely help and you can talk to others about tips and techniques.
Do you have cable? Some people learn from seeing or being hands on...watch the food channel. Some of the shows are very informative and will teach you a lot of different things.