O.K I know this is a little pathetic but I have no idea how to cook!?

Question

I'm G-tube feed and have never swallowed any food a day in my life. I can taste though I haven't tasted much. I'm almost 19 and I'm clueless in the kitchen. Any resources I can use or tips to help me start cooking or even recognizing the difference between foods that look the same?!

Answer 1

Don't worry, no one knows how to cook when they first start :) I would recommend just browsing sites or cookbooks to get started. Try cooking them, and once you get some practice and get better then you can start experimenting and putting spins on dishes, and before you know it you'll be a seasoned cook :D

For websites I would recommend food.com Lots of great recipes (many are easy, too) and tips on cooking/baking

For cookbooks, maybe try hitting a library or bookstore and see what sparks your interest :)

There probably also are classes at your community college or something you could take for beginner classes, if a setting like that would appeal to you more and are willing to spend a few extra bucks.

Answer 2

Trust me. You are not alone! This does not make you pathetic!



The best way to learn is by simply doing. If you know of someone who likes to cook ask them to teach you! If you don't have someone to teach you then I would recommend getting familiar with some Food Network shows. Some shows that keep it simple are Alton Brown's "Good Eats", "5 Ingredient Fix", "Ask Aida" and a plethora of other great resources both on the TV and online. However, my absolute standby will always be "America's Test Kitchen". With eleven season they are surely one of the best resources out there!



In terms of books... well I honestly don't read that many cookbooks but here are some that are pretty basic, "How to Boil Water", "College Cooking", and the staple "The Joy of Cooking".



If you need the one resource to help you define ingredients you NEED "The Food Lover's Companion"! It is set up like a dictionary and describes fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, herbs, cooking techniques, tools of the kitchen and pretty much anything you can think of! It has over 6,700 entries!



Also just start googling recipes you want to try! You will find a plethora of online databases and blogs just for cooking!



But the best way to learn is by trial and error. You are going to mess up. You are going to burn or over-salt something along the way. But if you keep trying you'll find that there is great joy in present a well executed meal for your loved ones.



Just follow these two rules:

Keep it fresh.

Keep it simple.



The rest will fall into place!

Answer 3

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