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Intense1 · 12-01-2006, 11:34 PM

I gotta tell you, Wunderbar, that the first time I ever truly had a desire to learn how to cook was when I was on an extended fast (yes, there's such an obvious answer here) But I learned during that time of cooking for my room mate and friends how to combine baked or roasted meats with boiled or steamed veggies with a salad and that it would make a really good meal.

I would suggest that you become familiar with the temperature of your oven - make sure that it bakes biscuits fully according to the instructions on the package for the time stated. If not, you'll need to adjust.

Second, get a steamer fan or basket - steamed veggies are wonderful, and they are so much better than boiled veggies. Fresh broccoli at five mintues with a nice cheese sauce (cut up cheese, put it in a glass measuring cup, add a little milk, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir it up and there you go) is very nice as a side to roast chicken and mashed potatoes.

(For mashed potatoes, take one medium sized potato per person, peel them, cut them into cubes, and boil them for about 30 minutes, or until they're soft when pierced with a fork. Drain them, then add a tablespoon of butter, a splash of milk, salt and pepper, and then use a mixer on them until they're soft - that's a southern recipe, by the way)

Third, learn the joy of cooking with garlic and onions. You can do a lot with veggies sliced and stir fried in a skillet with onions and garlic, especially if you mix it with pasta.

Fourth, check out Jamie Oliver - he's a british guy who cooks things that normal people can cook.

12-01-2006, 11:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
Intense1 Crazy Location: Music City burbs	I gotta tell you, Wunderbar, that the first time I ever truly had a desire to learn how to cook was when I was on an extended fast (yes, there's such an obvious answer here) But I learned during that time of cooking for my room mate and friends how to combine baked or roasted meats with boiled or steamed veggies with a salad and that it would make a really good meal. I would suggest that you become familiar with the temperature of your oven - make sure that it bakes biscuits fully according to the instructions on the package for the time stated. If not, you'll need to adjust. Second, get a steamer fan or basket - steamed veggies are wonderful, and they are so much better than boiled veggies. Fresh broccoli at five mintues with a nice cheese sauce (cut up cheese, put it in a glass measuring cup, add a little milk, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir it up and there you go) is very nice as a side to roast chicken and mashed potatoes. (For mashed potatoes, take one medium sized potato per person, peel them, cut them into cubes, and boil them for about 30 minutes, or until they're soft when pierced with a fork. Drain them, then add a tablespoon of butter, a splash of milk, salt and pepper, and then use a mixer on them until they're soft - that's a southern recipe, by the way) Third, learn the joy of cooking with garlic and onions. You can do a lot with veggies sliced and stir fried in a skillet with onions and garlic, especially if you mix it with pasta. Fourth, check out Jamie Oliver - he's a british guy who cooks things that normal people can cook. __________________ (none yet, still thinkin')