Confession of a 27yr old that CANT COOK

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  Posted by Sherri Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:50pm PDT

  Try watching Rachel Ray. Her recipes are usually pretty simplw and tasty.She also has a magazine called Everyday. Good Luck.

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  Posted by InteletPax Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:56pm PDT

  Have you tried instant noodles? Not nutritious, but I bet it is the easiest meal you can do. Add canned vegetables (tomatoes, beans, etc...), cooked meat balls as you like.

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  Posted by Sarah Y Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:57pm PDT

  I have the perfect meal. It's super easy.

  Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

  Use a 13x9 inch baking dish (I prefer glass).

  Open a can of Campbell's Cream of Chicken soup and put it in the dish.

  Add 1 1/3 cups of water, 3/4 of a cup of uncooked white rice, 2 cups of frozen veggies, 1/2 a teaspoon of onion powder and mix it all together.

  Once you have this strange mixture mixed, lay four boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the mixture. Put salt and pepper on top of the chicken breasts. Cover the top of the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. When you take it out of the oven, put shredded cheese on top of the chicken breasts.

  This meal is super easy. I can now make it in 5 minutes and it takes only 45 minutes to cook. Everyone I have made it for loves it and they think I'm a great cook. I'm not, but I have been learning to make simple dishes here and there over the last 4.5 years of marriage. Don't feel bad! Most women don't learn how to cook until they have to. You will get better with time and soon dinner will be just another routine.

  Blessings,

  Sarah

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  Posted by Aurora Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:57pm PDT

  i can't cook either. but salad is easy, you can buy a mix bag right at the store. you can add baby carrots, dressing and almonds or walnuts. then make pasta for dinner. that is the easiest thing to make. boil water, add pasta and wait. heat up some sauce. add some bread sticks and you have a meal.

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  Posted by Bridget Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:58pm PDT

  Try looking on the internant for some ideas like on Yahoo or something. Sorry im a sucky cook too.

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  Posted by JoKTM Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:02pm PDT

  I can do that Sara thanks.

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  Posted by Glittery Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:05pm PDT

  I would try cooking things that are simple, like box mashed potatoes, frozen vegtables, salads. go onto www.foodnetwork.com they have some basic cooking tips. Practice when he's working & experiment with different foods & you will become more confident. Don't worry you will probaly burn some things, or make some pretty bland food that will happen, I would buy spices & see what flavors you like & what you don't care to taste again. Also do a search on the web for beginning cooking. Good luck!

  http://cooking.lifetips.com/cat/63896/beginner-cooking-techniques/index.html

  http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/beginner-cook

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  Posted by charlygirl Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:17pm PDT

  2 cans of tuna

  1/2 bottle of bar-b-que sauce

  1/4 cup of dehydrated onions

  drain tuna put in a pot, add onions and sauce. Heat until onions are limp. Put on any kind of a bun you like and there you have the best "mock bar-b-que" you ever ate. My ma-in-law gave me this and my family loves it.

  Also take 4 potatos wash very well. Split in half, lay cut side down and slit the top lightly. In a oiled pan, place cut side down shake Garlic powder, salt, pepper. Bake for 30 min at 375. Best side dish ever.

  Remember a church or school based cook book is the best tool in a kitchen. Even for some one who can't cook.

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  Posted by Orchid Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:22pm PDT

  Perhaps you should try youtube. You can learn all sorts of things on there.

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  Posted by Healthy Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:25pm PDT

  I made a really easy and healthy alternative to pizza- check it out here: http://buzz.prevention.com/community/emily09/guilt-free-pizza

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