DumbSheila
Assistant Cook
Hi all, just wanted to say hello.
My name is Mehgan and I am new to cooking. I've always hated cooking, actually, and b/c I lived on my own for a few years, I got used to cooking for myself and having quick, put-together meals that aren't very good for me (think PastaRonis and Ramen). Then I married an extremely picky eater. Somehow I took up cooking when we got married, and needless to say, it's been difficult (since I don't believe in catering to my husband's picky pallet. Instead, I try to compromise and have him try new things while still eating the things I like--there's little I don't eat!).
Anyway, I bought a cookbook of "almost homemade" meals and I find that's my favorite type of cooking. It gives us a variety of things to eat, broadens my creativity levels (who knew you could whip peanut butter into vanilla icing for peanut butter icing???), and makes food a little more fun for me and my picky husband.
So I'm here for some craetive ideas that won't have me going to the store daily for supplies I never thought I'd need (what the heck is cream of tarter???) and add a little variety to our lives.
And also, I think cilantro is the greatest thing in the entire world, but I've never cooked with it.
Looking forward to reading threads adn posting!
My name is Mehgan and I am new to cooking. I've always hated cooking, actually, and b/c I lived on my own for a few years, I got used to cooking for myself and having quick, put-together meals that aren't very good for me (think PastaRonis and Ramen). Then I married an extremely picky eater. Somehow I took up cooking when we got married, and needless to say, it's been difficult (since I don't believe in catering to my husband's picky pallet. Instead, I try to compromise and have him try new things while still eating the things I like--there's little I don't eat!).
Anyway, I bought a cookbook of "almost homemade" meals and I find that's my favorite type of cooking. It gives us a variety of things to eat, broadens my creativity levels (who knew you could whip peanut butter into vanilla icing for peanut butter icing???), and makes food a little more fun for me and my picky husband.
So I'm here for some craetive ideas that won't have me going to the store daily for supplies I never thought I'd need (what the heck is cream of tarter???) and add a little variety to our lives.
And also, I think cilantro is the greatest thing in the entire world, but I've never cooked with it.
Looking forward to reading threads adn posting!