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How I Wish I Were a Good Cook!
Asked by M.N. from Dallas
on July 5, 2008
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I'd have to say one of my major desires in life is to be able to cook well for my family. I'm not trying to be a gourmet chef, just very basic tasty food--American and...
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- M., I think you are trying to hard and already have it set in your head that everything will turn out bad. I love to cook and I am planning on opening a resturant soo...
- I love to cook. What kinds of things are you wanting to make? Perhaps if you list some things you would like to make we can come up with some easy recipes....I cook fr...
- I see you have received many responses already. I just wanted to add that I love Angela M advice. Take it slow, and perfect one thing at a time. Also a must have in my...
Good & Easy Cook Book for Beginners...
Asked by M.B. from Reno
on December 31, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
After three years of marriage and several hundred times attended to cook for my husband and my baby boy, finally I decided to start from the beginning...
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- Try and look up the 3 ingredient cook book. Its so much fun when you start off. After a while, you may tweek up the recipies into your own masterpiece. I have the j...
- It's a very old favorite, but the Joy of Cooking is a favorite. Mark Bittman is an incredible cookbook author too for basic, delicious recipes. -www.weelicious.com
- You've received some great advice so far and I can only echo what others have said. My only advice is if you want to use a cookbook vs. a show or the internet, I reco...
Help! I Don't Have Time to Cook!
Asked by S.D. from Jacksonville
on September 28, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had a great recipe for a meal that would freeze easily. I am a teacher and work an hour away from my home. So, by the time I get off o...
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- S.~ I am a full time working mom. I work five days a week. I cook every single night for my family of four. I make quick and easy meals. I use my crock pot ALOT.....
- http://www.fixfreezefeast.com/ it's a great book w/ lots of fix/freeze meals!
- Hi S. - I don't have freezer recipes to pass along, but my favorite cookbook for a fast and yummy dinner is "The Best 30-Minute Recipes" published by Cook's Illustrate...
Turkey W/out a Clue
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on October 9, 2007
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I love turkey so I bought a 3lb. boneless breast of turkey which I have no clue on how to cook. Any ideas/recipes? Crockpot recipes?
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- Check out allrecipes.com! Enjoy :)
- This month's Cooks Illustrated magazine has a whole section on cooking turkey breast - but bone-in. Basically they suggest roasting it at 425 for the first 20-30 mins...
- Here's an easy, no-nonsense way to cook a turkey breast: Preheat oven to 350. Combine desired spices in a bowl - the easiest would be to use 'Herbs de Provence',...
Cookbook for Dummies??
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on March 6, 2012
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Morning Moms
Can you please help this stay at home momma with some easy yummy dinner recipes? I will admit that after being married for 8 years I am not a great cook....
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- I received a cookbook at Christmas called Our Best Bites (they also have a recipe blog at www.ourbestbites.com). It is my favorite cookbook, and every recipe has been ...
- Well, don't fret, cooking doesn't have to be as hard as it seems. I don't love to cook, I'd rather bake, but I don't mind it too much! Even so it's hard not to get i...
- Most crockpot recipes are pretty simple with a limited number of ingredients. I even cook meatloaf in mine sometimes! I would start there - there are crockpot recipe b...
Need Good Tuna Fish Sandwich Recipe
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on August 27, 2008
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My hubby is a challenge to cook for, and on top of that I'm not a very creative cook--he's a very steak and french fries kind of guy. No baked potatoes, No veggies, n...
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- i make tuna salad and I use, tuna, boiled eggs, boiled macaroni, sweet pickles, onion and mayo. it is soooo yummy =)
- I use mayo, tuna, boiled egg, baby dill pickles, green onions, salt, & pepper. I chop everything very fine, so I don't hear any, "What's that?" We love this tuna!!
- Why don't you try www.cooksreceipe.com. they have several receipes that can be made with any kind of meat. Tuna is one of them. Good Luck!
Cooking My First Thanksgiving
Asked by S.A. from Cheyenne
on October 15, 2009
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Hey there all you wise mamas!
So I am lucky because my hubby like to cook and ever since we were togather he has cooked every thanksgiving, but this year I want to gi...
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- I love Cooking Light and Cooks Illustrated for all the research they put into how and why to cook something. Use the internet!!! Find recipes that aren't overly co...
- You can do this S.!I was nervous to do this several years back, but now I am able to serve dinner by 1:oo and kitchen clean by 2:30 and we then relax. I definitely u...
- I always use oven cooking bags to cook my turkey in. It always turns out moist and delicious.
Easy Quick Dinners
Asked by C.P. from Atlanta
on September 15, 2010
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OK Mom's, I am going to try cooking more and eating out less, I work full time and both my kids are involved in sports, we have something to do every night of the week...
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- Everyone loves my chicken coconut curry. In a deep frying pan, saute a few chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces) in a little olive oil. Add in a sliced up larg...
- tacos ground beef with guacamole(avocado,onion tomatoe) beans and rice chicken fajita with sausage breast chicken sauted with onion ,bell pepper,jalapeño and che...
- I am currently a SAHM, but while I was working I cooked up alot of my meats on Sunday and had them ready to go for the weekday. Examples would be cooking up taco meat,...
Breakfast Egg Strata Recipe to Make Ahead?
Asked by S.1. from Duluth
on December 16, 2011
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Looking for a good breakfast strata recipe that can make 2- 3 days ahead of time for Christmas morning, serving 6.
Also, any other breakfast ideas? We'll be out of...
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- I suggest that you could mix the wet ingredients and refrigerate them for 2-3 days and then Christmas Eve pour them over the bread and refrigerate overnight to be bake...
- I make Marda P's recipe below every Christmas, but with a couple of differences. I add a pound of browned breakfast sausage to the ingredients, and I don't layer....
- Here is a crok pot one you cook over night. http://www.recipe4living.com/articles/9_comforting_christmas_breakfast_casseroles.htm
Magazine Subscription Recommendation
Asked by Z. from Chicago
on March 18, 2009
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I would like to give my sis-in-law a magazine subscription as a birthday gift. The only one I personally read is US weekly, so I have no clue what is good these days. ...
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- I agree with Family Fun. Lots of cute ideas for seasonal crafts, snacks, etc.
- I don't get any magazines about decor, but I do get gifts of several magazines from my mom. I can recommend Cook's Illustrated and Midwest Living. The great thing abou...
- Family Fun is a good one for crafts and activities to do with kids. Kiwi is another one with cooking and crafts geared toward spending time with kids, but with an o...
