How can I develop interest in cooking? everything seems to go wrong for me even when i follow the recipe book?

Maybe you've got the wrong book! Many recipes are very simple and don't even need a recipe book. I've been cooking for about 40 years (yikes I';m old) I started very simply by helping someone else, mainly my mom. I think you'd probably enjoy working with the right cooking partner, someone who could teach you but not be all stressed and worried about perfection.





Is there something you really love to eat, that you especially enjoy when you go out to eat or are with your family? Do you love the desserts, the bread, the main dish? I love to make desserts but you might enjoy something else. Are you a food person? Do you really enjoy eating? Do you like beautiful food? healthy foods?





I like to garden to get healthy good quality foods. Gardening has led me to learn to can, to freeze and even to dry things. But the gardening came first. This year I grew herbs and now I have to learn how to use all those exotic sensual smells in my foods; like cilantro, fresh parsley, dill, thyme, sage.... do you have a favorite food smell? gotta go it's late but hang in there. Homemade food is wonderful but it does take practice.





You could think of a simple food item that you would like to give as a gift to someone you love; or for Christmas gifts. Make it simple and with love and when you're appreciated and they rave about ';it'; you'll want to do it again. You could do simple fudge; condensed milk, chocolate chips or even melt almond bark in the microwave and dip pretzels, raisins, - even store bought cookies good luck and have a good night.How can I develop interest in cooking? everything seems to go wrong for me even when i follow the recipe book?
My biggest question is what are you trying to make? Start out simple and expand from that. In culinary school we were taught the basics before we ever learned how to do anything really complex. You might be able to check out a textbook from your local library to help you.How can I develop interest in cooking? everything seems to go wrong for me even when i follow the recipe book?
Start with easy recipes to build up your confidence.
If your not interested its not your thing. That doesn't mean its a bad thing its just not your interest.


things you can do...


ask friends for very simple recipes, and see them make it.


like above sign up for classes (but don't spend alot of money)


look for prepackaged frozen meals


use a crock pot. (trust me, you put it in raw, turn it on, and hopurs later its done. fool proof and typical good)


pay a friend to cook for you (I have a friend that HATES cooking. she comes over eats...and later on give me money after the fact. works great, I love to cook....and I don't worry about the food going bad)
honestly, cooking comes from the heart and soul


if cooking if not in your spirit then yu may as well not do it because everything should be made with love


ihave a natural talent in cookinq and i am only 14


i've been cooking every since I was 7.


iwas never forced, but it has become a natural type of thing that ilove to do. always remember, cookinq is not for everyone.good luck though and may God bless you.
Hi,


You must try the easy ones out first. Make differents sandwiches using various shapes of breads and sreads. Then slowy move on to litghter cooking such as rice variety with vagatables in it. There on develop your interest in cooking more challenging dishes.


Am sure you are going to get hooked to cooking !


Check my site for easy and simlpe cooking


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I'm sorry to hear that because cooking is so much fun for me. BUt if you are having a hard time, start with stuff that is easy, and commit yourself to following recipes until you know more. You also might want to brush up on your measuring skills, so you are really getting the right amount of ingredients.





You may benefit from a buddy who is a good cook. See if they will let you hang out while THEY are cooking, and ask tons of questions. Your fav word should be WHY? Why do I salt the pasta water? Why do I preheat the pan? Knowing the reason for doing things certain ways helps you make the right decision in a non-specific recipe, or when you are cooking without a recipe.





With regard to learning about food and cooking, there are different ';bodies'; of information. The good news is that much of it is similar, and once you learn a little bit, it can be applied to a lot of improv situations.





For example...there are food families. If you know about oranges, you know a great deal about all the citrus fruits. If you know how to cook a pot of pinto beans, you know how to cook a pot of northern beans.





There are also similar cooking techniques. If you know how to roast something, you can roast anything.





There is also a basic set of equipment and the simpler and more versatile the better! If you know how to use and take care of your gear, then you are in great shape to cook because you use the tools that give you the outcome you want.





There are classic flavor pairings. Knowing this gives you a leg up on cultural cooking, and working with things like cheese, meats, herbs and wine. Ultimately it is about balance in your flavors.





Keeping this in mind when it comes to food and cooking, you can always learn a little tidbit and apply it more than one way. You will not be intimidated by the millions of different ingredients out there because you know that no matter what you stumble into, you probably know something about how to prepare it, either because you have used a similar ingredient, a similar cooking method, or a similar tool, or because you know what that country's food is famous for.
I say invite a few girlfriends over, open a bottle of wine and don't get overly concerned about following the recipe to a ';t';. Just try to relax and have fun. Once you've turned out that tasty, first meal, you will be more motivated to try something else. Over time, you might find yourself searching for the difficult stuff!?!?!?! Best of luck!
Sign up for a basic cooking coarse at your local community centre. Once you have the basics down pat, then following a recipe and getting it right will be alot easier. If you know someone that cooks good, ask them to give you a few lessons