Well-Read Cookbook
Footprints April 1st, 2007My mom got me a skillet and a Betty Crocker cookbook for Christmas. I’ve used the pan over and over again, and the cookbook is well read. Notice… that is well read, and not well used. I’ve flipped through the cookbook time and time again looking for things to make. So far I haven’t gotten any farther than that.
I never really learned how to cook, so anything I would attempt would be a trial and error thing. Everything always seems a little too complicated, or a little too much food to take the time and try and make for just myself. But if I’m having someone over for dinner, I don’t want to risk ruining something and having nothing to eat. So over and over again, the cookbook continues to be read and not used.
I make really good tacos, and really good homemade sausage gravy and biscuits. There are a few other things I can do. So who wants to come and let me expiriment with dinner? If it turns out really bad, I’ll either make you some sausage gravy, or I’ll order pizza. Takers?
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April 1st, 2007 at 7:45 pm
I have that cookbook. My favorite part is the substitution list inside the cover of what to use to replace staples that you might be missing or short on.
April 2nd, 2007 at 8:21 am
I love sausage gravy, and I’m the only one here who does so I don’t make it often. Now I know who to visit! I learned how to cook very young because I had a German grandmother and a Polish Grandmother and as the oldest granddaughter I was the one who was put to work most often in the kitchen. At the time I griped and groused about it, but years later I’m glad I paid attention. Several of my bunch can cook, one of mine has a hard time doing more than boiling water…
April 2nd, 2007 at 9:51 am
I’m not a cook, I can’t cook. That’s why even the best recipe book benefit me
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:39 am
I have a few things I make well, and I try to stick with those things as often as I can!
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:46 am
Trial and error is the only way you’ll learn, Jenn. You’re worth the effort, you don’t have to wait until you have guests. I cook for myself 3 times a day and I like to try out new things all the time.
April 2nd, 2007 at 12:31 pm
I am also slowly learning to cook. I just take out the stuff I don’t like and substitute in things I do. Also, I have Pizza Hut on speed dial just in case.
April 2nd, 2007 at 1:26 pm
If it takes too many ingredients, I’m not interested in making it. Give me some italian bread crumbs, garic and onion, maybe pepper, and i’ll work around it! I find the basics are always the family favorites…roast the chicken, pot roast in the crock pot, broil the steaks…works for us
April 2nd, 2007 at 2:22 pm
I used to make new things but now that the kids are outa the house I just cook the same old things. Rather, hubby cooks the same old things. He is a great cook. He loves to cook. That suits me fine!
April 2nd, 2007 at 5:19 pm
Visiting from the carnival. I have a Betty Crocker cookbook that I have read a couple times too. I try to make a new recipe each month. That way I don’t get overwhelmed but I try new things. Good luck!
April 2nd, 2007 at 5:26 pm
You should try a few recipes and then take the leftovers into work the next day. If you don’t eat them, someone will! Then you will have tested the recipe on yourself and someone else so if you want to prepare it for guests you know how to and know it’s good!
April 2nd, 2007 at 6:26 pm
You can experiment on me.
I love trying new foods and recipes. What time is dinner?
April 2nd, 2007 at 8:32 pm
I love cookbooks. They are good friends. My husband prefers the kinds with pictures, LOL.
I would come over and help you experiment with dinner. It could be fun!
April 4th, 2007 at 4:09 am
I have a good sized coleciton of cookbooks, but I rarely use them. The recipes I use most often are stored in my head. I live alone, too, but do “real” cooking most weeknights and for lunhc and dinner on weekends. Budget Goumet & Pizz Hut can get old pretty fast, so why shouldn’t I cook what I enjoy? And, like Amy said, you’re worth it! Homemade always tastes better!
April 4th, 2007 at 7:19 am
I used to be in the same boat: never learned how to cook when I was younger or anything like that. But I got a “quick ‘n’ easy” type cookbook and forced myself to try different things. Now I’ve got a pretty decent-sized recipe rotation to choose from.
Like everyone else has said, you’ve just got to get started. I’m sure you’ll love the results!!
April 6th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
When I’m unsure about new recipes, I look at the ingredients list to see if I like what’s in it. Chances are pretty good that if it contains things I know I’ll eat — even if they sound strange together — it’s probably going to be edible!:razz: