[jasmine_rezzag]

I eager to be good at cooking, what should I do for that? I heard that man does not like to marry a woman who does now know how to cook, is that true? I do not know cook anything, and I am worried about that, cooking is so difficult for me!! :(

[GlindaofOz]

My mom always told me if you an read you can cook. Because of that little saying I've never looked at cooking as anything difficult. I know a lot of people get worried and think that its too hard.

They make cookbooks that show step by step how to do everything. For example if they tell you to dice an onion there will be a picture of what the diced onion should look like and how to work the knife to produce a dice.

I'd also check around I'm sure there are places nearby where you live that offer cooking classes. Those can be lots of fun and you usually get to eat whatever you make.

Most importantly have fun with it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to be a great cook. I believe if you like to cook and have fun even if you don't think what you make is great I think that your love does come out in your cooking.

Good luck!

[curlybenswife]

I'd be quite concerned in this day and age if a male couldn't cook just as well as the women, if its something you want to learn I'm pretty sure you can heck even my sister can cook now and she couldn't even boil and egg.
As Glinda has stated there's bound to be cookery course or two in your area and there are some pretty great books about.
Don't be afraid to experiment you learn from your mistakes and that's what a good cook is someone who can say woopppssss I stuffed that up but I can correct it by doing this next time...
Go on have a play and enjoy it its not meant to be scary sweety xx

[firmbeliever]

I agree with GlindaofOz and CBW, don't pressure yourself, enjoy the process.

I have found that we do not need to follow the cook books to a T, try a personal twist and you could come up with different tastes.

And the notion that a girl has to be able to cook, could be a cultural outlook, but many men I know do not mind experimenting with cooking now and then.

And some men even hire cooks and cleaners if they can afford to help their wives.

Don't worry too much, it is the anxiety that makes the cooking hard more than the process itself.

When you are learning start by learning to make your favourite dishes, this helps you in the cooking process as you know the taste and if you love this dish will try to get it just as you like it.

[SAB123]

I am I guy and I love to cook, when I moved out over 3 years ago from my parents house I didn't know anything about cooking... well frozen pizza was easy to put in oven. But I just started reading cook books and basically practicing with different dishes to I got the taste I liked. Some were good and some were bad so just practice and enjoy... I hope?

[kp2171]

It isn't hard, you are just intimidated and you feel pressure.

I'm a guy who cooks 90% more than my wife. She is a good cook, but my schedule allows me more time, and I also enjoy cooking.

Start simple. After some time, trial, and errors, you start to understand how to do things better.

I remember one recipe I made early on for gumbo, a dish common in the US south, known for its complex flavors and deep, rich tastes. I used a cookbook put together by a bunch of grandmas for a church cookbook fundraiser. How could I go wrong?

Well... it did. It had maybe 4 ingredients. It was bland. Boring. And the first time I really learned that you need to pay attention to what the ingredients are and how they are used. Point is, I tried a recipe and it failed. Oh well. I've tried others since, and while my gumbo is still not perfect, I've learned how to make it better... and often I can improvise and run with my instincts.

Two sites I use commonly are
All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips
And
Epicurious.com: Recipes, Menus, Cooking Articles & Food Guides.
I probably use allrecipes (the first link) most often. You can search for a dish you want to try by name and then see recipes for the dish. There are also "ratings" posted, meaning people have tried it themselves and commented on how good, or bad, the food was. They can also post comments on what kinds of changes they made.

The first dishes I learned to make were soups and sauces. Most don't take perfect timing, and many allow for minor mistakes in measuring ingredients. Things like vegetable soup, pasta sauce... easy to do.

Don't feel pressured to learn to cook to get a man. But it is good to learn to cook for yourself. You can control the ingredients, instead of buying processed foods. You can learn a skill that can be social as well... as we have dinner parties or I've gone to other peoples houses to cook, not to mention I've cooked for dates...

So... everybody starts with little knowledge at some time. Don't be scared to try a little cooking. And, as mentioned, even a cooking class or two can get you comfortable enough to start with a few dishes. That's all it takes to get things going.

[jasmine_rezzag]

Well, I am so happy to see so many good comments after a little long time away! I was quick busy in these days, but I try to learn cooking in every weekend, and make progress! So happy so happy!
I like cooking, I hope one day I could cook for someone who I love! I think that is great! Thank you guys! I have no time to attend cooking cause, but I follow up the cooking books

[N0help4u]

Some men are great cooks, but they say that the way to a mans heart is his stomach

Cooking always seems such a chore to me until I start. Like my cheesecake.
Make a graham cracker crust. Throw together a couple packs philly cream cheese, 6 eggs, can of sweetened condensed milk and a splash of lemon juice and bake.
Before I know it I have a cheesecake that most people pay 6 dollars a slice for.

Best of luck to you!

[myfreezer]

I eager to be good at cooking, what should I do for that? I heard that man does not like to marry a woman who does now know how to cook, is that true? I do not know cook anything, and I am worried about that, cooking is so difficult for me!!!:(

Cooking does not have to be hard. You star tsimple like with everything you learn step by step. Get a betty crocker cookbook and start trying out things. I still have things I do not like and others I love. Another great place to check stuff out is foodnetwork.com and whatsfordinner.net

[fnyldy]

I eager to be good at cooking, what should I do for that? I heard that man does not like to marry a woman who does now know how to cook, is that true? I do not know cook anything, and I am worried about that, cooking is so difficult for me!!!:(

Cooking isn't really that hard. Start with easy recipes and work toward a more difficult recipe. I have a George Foreman grill and I love it. I bought a cook book on how long to cook meats and wa la... Find some easy to cook cook books and have some fun.

[skunkman44]

The answer is easy. Do what I did. BEG! My grandmother made great fried chicken. So I showed up with some chickens and begged her so show me. If I find out someone I know makes something good I liked, I would show up with the ingredients and some beers or wine and I would learn how to cook it and have fun too. Most people are flattered and happy to help. Once you get the basics down you can cook just about anything.

[froggy7]

There are some things where you really do need to know what you're doing: candy, canning, and fancy pastries come to mind. But for the vast majority of cooking, it really isn't that hard once you get the basics down. If you want my advice, start by making dishes that you know and love. That way, you know how they are supposed to wind up, so when you get directions like "mince the onions", you know roughly how small you are supposed to chop them. And you can eat your finished version, see how it compares, and then try and figure out what you need to change, if anything.

[aung2bo]

I used to cook but I didn't read any cook book but I've seen my grandmother and mother's cooking way.

I try to cook some curry. If good or no good , I did eat it because of my cooking. All my effort in my curry . :) Try it bro.. It's very fun and great...


Best Regards,
ABB

[chukur]

Cooking is an activity which gets improved with practice. Its not that hard. The more u will cook, the more ideas u'll get. Many things are to be kept in mind while cooking... the quantities, time management etc. In the beginning one makes mistakes, but with practice and under proper guidance one becomes thorough with it. Happy Cooking!!

[shaadow]

Hi... I did not know how to cook, although my mom was a great cook. I never showed any interest in learning how to cook. The first time I cooked was when she was away for a couple of days and my brother and I started cooking from a cookery book. It was not very good... The first person who actually showed me how to cook was my cousin, she thought me how to make pasta and I added so much pepper that my other cousin said "it was a very exciting food" and everyone had too drink lots of water. Then I went to live to another country all by myself and I started to cook. I asked my mom about my favorite recipes and also I asked from other friends. Then I got married. I thought I was good at cooking but my husband told me very nicely that the food I made did not really taste the way they are expected to taste and giving me feedbacks he helped me improve my cooking. Now I can cook many foods, and even cakes and pastry. I enjoy it and I like to see that my husband and friends and my daughter enjoy the food. My husbands is proud of my cooking but I do not think he would love me ay less if I did not know how to cook. I do not think a man would not love you because you cannot cook, but when you spend time and care to prepare a good meal for your family it is a nice way to show your love and care and good food can also bring good moods for most people not only men. It is good that you are learning to cook. I know that it can some times be messy but it is worth it. I think if you are a beginner it is better that you watch another person cook. There are also several recipes online. I learnt how to make apple pie from a vedio on YouTube! After you make some improvement then you understand the recipes better. If you know some one who cooks very well, ask them about the basics of cooking, how to properly ajust the heat on the stove or oven is very important. Remember, practise makes perfect. Good luck!

[TeddyMikiel]

I'll be honest with you. I am a cook, not a chef by any means, but I cook and people enjoy my food. Follow the guidelines in a book and you are a cook... like me :) Now... if you want to cook great food that has an edge to it, something that separates good food from great food then you need to read up and study a little. The best chefs in the world don't just make a spag bol (for a crude example) they make it with a well chosen, appropriate red wine, herbs, spices etc. they reduce it to a thick rich sauce etc. Food with that "something special" is a science in my eyes. Iam no expert, but, if you look at the best Chefs in the world that can charge a huge fee for their dishes, all of them have studied what works and what the taste buds and the pallet can taste. I say cook by the book, then look up a few special additions and experiment until you find an amazing combination, then try it out on your friends. And above all, enjoy yourself :)

Good luck! I'm sure you won't need it!

Ted