learning how to cook
 

I'm learning how to cook, it is not an easy business for me. have tried to many times ,but i'm always not satified with myself,I'm wondering,is it too hard or i have no genius....Puzzled

Cooking is so simple. I have been living out side the home for education purpose. I cook well. I learn it from different ways. My teachers, mother, sisters, and spouse. My friends also helped me in this purpose.

I cannot agree with you more.Cooking can be really difficult.Maybe you should first try dishes that are not too complex and practice it a lot .I think this is a good way to start learning cooking,don't you think so?

I agree! Cooking can be difficult if you try a difficult or even intermediately difficult recipe. But if you start with a basic recipe, say, homemade spaghetti, you will find it is much easier to cook. Once you get the more basic recipes under your belt, move on to a little bit more complex recipe, and so on.

What I love about cooking is you can control the amount of fat and sodium in the dish, and of course, the taste, by the ingredients you choose. And, in case you hadn't already noticed, cooking is easier/more forgiving than baking. In baking you must be very exact, and substitutions may or may not work. Thankfully in cooking an entree, one can make some reasonable substitutions or additions without too much worry about the outcome.

Have fun in the kitchen!

quite right

Hello friends

There are many ways to learn how to cook, from early childhood kitchen experiments to adult-level gourmet cooking classes. Some of the best cooks learned from their parents and grandparents, while others practiced recipes from cookbooks or television shows. Home economic classes in high schools often emphasize cooking meals using staple ingredients. Vocational schools may also offer two-year programs in commercial cooking, complete with the real-world experience of running an actual cafeteria or restaurant.

Because learning how to cook is such a hands-on experience, perhaps the best method is one-on-one training. Find a talented relative or a willing family friend and ask him or her to share his or her cooking experiences with you. Many amateur cooks enjoy playing the role of instructor and also benefit from an extra pair of hands. Be willing to do a lot of mundane prep work or cleaning chores in exchange for free cooking lessons. Many family food traditions are handed down from grandparents and other relatives, so take the opportunity to learn these recipes.

Some find it easier to learn how to cook by total immersion, meaning an actual job in a commercial kitchen. Quite often a local restaurant will offer on-the-job training for those who are willing to put in long hours or take on other responsibilities. Filling short orders during a busy breakfast or lunch shift will definitely allow beginning cooks to learn how different foods are prepared and how important organization can be. Preparing the same dishes over and over again may seem tedious, but it will help cooks develop a sixth sense about proper cooking times and presentation.

If your cooking goals include making appetizers for parties or a dessert for a covered dish dinner, quality cookbooks may be the best way to learn how to cook. Many modern cookbooks include explanations of cooking terms, plus step-by-step demonstrations of essential cooking methods such as braising and sautéing. Professional chefs may also appear in videos and DVDs which accompany these cookbooks. These audiovisual aids can be viewed over and over again before any cooking takes place. Cooking shows on TV have also become popular with beginning cooks. Many of these shows do take the time to explain the science behind cooking or the best kitchen tools to use for a particular recipe.

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Hello friends

There are many ways to learn how to cook, from early childhood kitchen experiments to adult-level gourmet cooking classes. Some of the best cooks learned from their parents and grandparents, while others practiced recipes from cookbooks or television shows. Home economic classes in high schools often emphasize cooking meals using staple ingredients. Vocational schools may also offer two-year programs in commercial cooking, complete with the real-world experience of running an actual cafeteria or restaurant.

Because learning how to cook is such a hands-on experience, perhaps the best method is one-on-one training. Find a talented relative or a willing family friend and ask him or her to share his or her cooking experiences with you. Many amateur cooks enjoy playing the role of instructor and also benefit from an extra pair of hands. Be willing to do a lot of mundane prep work or cleaning chores in exchange for free cooking lessons. Many family food traditions are handed down from grandparents and other relatives, so take the opportunity to learn these recipes.

Some find it easier to learn how to cook by total immersion, meaning an actual job in a commercial kitchen. Quite often a local restaurant will offer on-the-job training for those who are willing to put in long hours or take on other responsibilities. Filling short orders during a busy breakfast or lunch shift will definitely allow beginning cooks to learn how different foods are prepared and how important organization can be. Preparing the same dishes over and over again may seem tedious, but it will help cooks develop a sixth sense about proper cooking times and presentation.

If your cooking goals include making appetizers for parties or a dessert for a covered dish dinner, quality cookbooks may be the best way to learn how to cook. Many modern cookbooks include explanations of cooking terms, plus step-by-step demonstrations of essential cooking methods such as braising and sautéing. Professional chefs may also appear in videos and DVDs which accompany these cookbooks. These audiovisual aids can be viewed over and over again before any cooking takes place. Cooking shows on TV have also become popular with beginning cooks. Many of these shows do take the time to explain the science behind cooking or the best kitchen tools to use for a particular recipe.

Those with some expendable income and a few hours to spare can enroll in adult cooking classes. Some continuing education programs offer one-day courses on specific themes such as cake decoration or microwave cooking, while others offer lengthier classes on gourmet cooking techniques or the business end of cooking. People who seek even more training in cooking can enroll in recognized food academies and culinary arts schools. After taking these courses and earning a certificate, many graduates go on to work as chefs in finer restaurants all over the world. Others use their new skills to teach others or start their own catering services. No matter what the reason, learning to cook is one of the most beneficial skills one could have as an adult.

Since experience is often the best teacher, any accomplished cook or professional chef will tell you that trial and error is necessary to learn how to cook. Don't be afraid to try to re-create a dish that you enjoyed in a restaurant or alter a recipe that you already have. Personal taste, local ingredients, and cultural background are all factors that contribute to the cooking style of any person--experiment and enjoy as you discover your own brand of cuisine!


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Go simple, bud. Just don't try to reach for the stars until you've tatsed a little sunshine first.

Beef stew is nice and simple and it teaches you some of the skills you'll use to prepare meat tastefully. Are your a meateater? If not, there are myriad simple recipes that satisfy even the meatiest of carnies. Just follow the steps, including those that seem redundant.

Scraping the brown bits (justa fork) with the deglazing liquid always pays off as do times and temps.

You may wanna try watching some of the cooking channels on the TV to see the how to handle things in the kitchen and once you start you might wanna try simple things first like recipes that do not require you to use the stove.

It is true on tv they tell you how to cook and for them it looks so simple, but for us in the beginning is much harder.Just keep on trying and you will succeed one day!

I remember how bad I was when I started to cook some years ago. I was always doubtful as to how much ingredients should go in a recipe but I guess with time you learn all that. It comes naturally now. Its about practice, the more you cook the better you get.