feverish wrote:
> Ok- I'm *not* a cook. That's why I'm here, to learn from people who
> enjoy cooking.
>
> So tonight, my room mate wasn't feeling good. I volunteered to cook.
> Now, remember, I'm *not* a cook.. but check this out.
>
> I had boneless skinless chicken breasts. Took a pan, put a slash of
> olive oil on it, and put the chicken in the oven. Timed it for 25
> minutes.
>
> Meanwhile, I got out some chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni and some corn.
>
> When the timer went off, I flipped the chicken and put barbecue sauce
> on it. Got the rice stuff going and put the corn on low. Set the
> timer for the rice.
>
> Everything came out at the exact time!!!!! I'm so proud!! Ya'll do
> not know what an accomplishment this is for me. And!!! My room mates
> actually ATE the food I made.
>
> -feverish (proud newb cook that actually made edible food!!!)

Since this worked out well for you, another easy thing you could try would
be to bread (Shake-n-Bake) chicken or a pork chop, bake it in the oven,
serve with mac & cheese and a veggie. Successful baby-steps help you gain
confidence and before long you'll be making up your own recipes. It'll
happen............be warned! :~)

kili