Does anyone like to cook?

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first of all, I’m a terrible cook. I love to eat, obviously, but my cooking skills are on par with other 28-year old bachelors. But my mom loves to cook, and I’ve kinda been paying attention to what she is doing in the kitchen. Just small stuff though, ya know? I was considering buying a cookbook (even though my mom has about 40), but something for myself. It might give me something to do, as I have no hobbies at the moment

I do have a niceass pellet smoker, that I smoke ribs, wings, brisket, etc on, but I want to do something in the kitchen. Anyways, do you like to cook? How are your cooking skillz?

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Cooking is relaxing for me-- it’s been a while since I’ve made something though. It’s especially nice to be able to cook for others as well.

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Are you able to follow a recipe? I’m terrible at that, which is one of my problems.

I’m making (frozen) pierogies tonight, with sweet potato tots. Easy enough, right? :smirk:

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Sounds bomb! Are you boiling the pierogies first and then frying them?

I can follow recipies okay, up until the measuring gets complicated. I find it’s easier when you have all your ingredients and measuring tools laid out and ready to go beforehand :slightly_smiling_face:

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I’m actually just cooking them in the oven lol they turn out pretty well that way. My mom makes them the way you said – boils them, then fries them with onions and butter.

That’s a good tip. I usually get lost in the recipe when I end up looking all around the kitchen for ingredients and tools.

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Awesome! Enjoy your dinner!

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i can cook, but it is just me so I usually eat simple, the odd time i go all out and cook a big meal like a turkey, or roast

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if you can cook a turkey or roast, you’ve got me beat

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Me too, I want to make spaghetti next for my church potluck or salami sandwiches.

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not much of a cook myself. I make easy things. my favorite meal is breakfast, where i’ll have a smoothie, some oatmeal, and a mixture of pumpkin seeds and raisins.

then for lunch it’s rice and beans, with a large garden salad, and canned tomato basil soup

dinner is meat, side of peas, and baked potato

pre bed meal is just a couple cans of salmon with bbq sauce added. or I alternate and have a couple packets of tuna creations every other night.

I also make some veggie juice and grill a turkey burger, when I first wake up.

pretty easy stuff, I just don’t have the imagination or creativity to cook or look for recipes all day. and I save a bit on groceries, by buying and eating the same things everyday. if i won the lottery or something, i would hire a chef to prepare my meals, i hate to cook. and don’t have much skills in the kitchen

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man you eat A LOT healthier than I do. I’m interested in the veggie juice. What do you put in it?

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Cooking has becoming my 2nd hobby.

I love it. I love experimenting with flavors.

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i put 4 sticks of celery. a handful of baby carrots. 1 apple, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. that’s how i start my mornings. i drink that and then grill a turkey burger, no bun.

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sounds kinda like an even healthier V8. I’d drink that

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yes I love to cook…Italian and cajun are my specialties that I learned from chefs I used to assist in restaurants I worked in during college…cooked my way through college. proud of that…haha

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I’m no chef, but I do enjoy cooking. My husband on the other hand used to be a chef. His cooking skills are amazing!!! But he broke his spine in 4 places so he can’t do much cooking anymore. I try to make our food really good for him though. Some meals I make really good now. I definitely try

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I cook occasionally. Mostly asian dishes as that is what I like. I got some mix and I am going to make calamari tomorrow night

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I cook simple, basic stuff. It breaks up the monotony of a dinner with a piece of meat and a vegetable. You can get a recipe online for just about anything.

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I cook a couple times a week. Sometimes I’m more in the mood for it than other times. My dad thinks I’m a good cook. I would recommend finding recipes on pinterest. I don’t think there’s any need to buy a cookbook anymore with what’s on the internet. I just pull up the recipe on my phone and follow.

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That’s excellent advice about having the measuring tools and ingredients beforehand. You’d think it would be obvious but noooo… definitely saves a person from constant trips to the grocery store.

I’m a better cook off meds for some reason. It may be because of the lack of motivation on meds.

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