for all you who think that cooking is hard and a pain and that you can't do it

[-((**Mike**))-]

i like cooking , cuz simply one day i had enough with fast food junk , and even restaurants sometimes don't make the food the way i like it ,so i learned how to cook , not inventing new recipes but personalizing them into the flavor i want .

Personally i don't like food that has more than one main flavor , like when u have so many things mixed up and so many spices and u can't tell what r u eating , i like food with 1 main sharp flavor and as for the other components(flavors) their job is to boost that main flavor smell and taste with a little twist .

[Marius De Romanus]

Chicken breasts usually take about 30 minutes at that temp, to check simply take one of them and cut it in half, if there's any pink then it needs longer.

[Taioma]

I know of similar books to the one Ruth mentioned - over here, they are generally aimed at students and such.

I found this website, which seems to be pretty good, although Ive not looked at it thoroughly seems to have some good tips for quick meals, budget shopping, etc:

http://www.studentcook.co.uk/

[ßäbý ®ü±h]

I know of similar books to the one Ruth mentioned - over here, they are generally aimed at students and such.

I found this website, which seems to be pretty good, although Ive not looked at it thoroughly seems to have some good tips for quick meals, budget shopping, etc:

http://www.studentcook.co.uk/

thanks taioma, that looks like a good website

i'm gonna post a few things from it so people don't have to look through


NO COOK
Salmon and Vegetables
Lay slices of smoked salmon on soda bread or sliced granary bread. Squeeze over a little lemon juice and season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve with some homemade potato salad or canned French beans.

Lentils with Chicken
Canned, cooked lentils make a very filling meal. They work well with chicken so buy some pre-cooked roast chicken portions and serve the lentils on the side. Try adding some chopped red pepper and freshly chopped herbs for extra flavour.

Tuna Nicoise
Make your own no-cook nicoise by combining a drained can of tuna chunks, some cooked, canned French beans, some cooked, canned new potatoes and freshly chopped herbs in a large bowl.


this website is great, wow
it's got basics, methods, easy entertaining, eating on a budget, fending for yourself, healthy eating, how to cook..., ideas for every occasion, no time to cook, and the essential guide to...
and it's easy to navigate

[Taioma]

Ruth, it was one of the best ones I came across ... I like the ideas it has for 10, 20 and 30 minute meals and where to shop to get the best bargains.

[ßäbý ®ü±h]

10/20/30 minute meals are great, especially when... well, they're always good

i'm definately going to look into the salads. i love salads, but i don't eat enough vegetables because they're a pain to make

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i think cooking it plain simple

[Derogater]

A man who cooks? Then besides the laundry, what else is the woman going to do?

[.::Kill0_0Frosty::.]

i'll stick to my 2 min noodles for the while. Cooking always goes over my head. Even if it's simple. I still manage to mess it up.

[Jamescao]

i like cooking , cuz simply one day i had enough with fast food junk , and even restaurants sometimes don't make the food the way i like it ,so i learned how to cook , not inventing new recipes but personalizing them into the flavor i want .

Personally i don't like food that has more than one main flavor , like when u have so many things mixed up and so many spices and u can't tell what r u eating , i like food with 1 main sharp flavor and as for the other components(flavors) their job is to boost that main flavor smell and taste with a little twist .

I like cooking too,but i am not good at cooking.I makt the food the way i like it because i have many matriels,such as all kinds of vegetable.Chinese food is the food i like the most,i think it's very delicious.And i hate fast food the most because we can't get in any nutrition.