Authored by: Admin on Monday, November 12 2007 @ 06:37 PM CST

Hello Peddle and welcome to the site! I will let the real cooks on the answer your question. The best I do is pasta...

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Bernadette
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Authored by: Rochelle Miller on Tuesday, November 13 2007 @ 06:34 PM CST

Welcome to the spot Peddle here is one of the must important rules always make sure you have all your ingredients on hand and don't skimp on good pots and pans, if you buy good pots and pans you will never have to keep going out and buying more. I store my flour in the frig. and I keep everything on hands for baking because I bake all the time, if you are thinking about doing a turkey for Thanksgivings the easiest thing for you to do is just clean it good, season it and put her in a oven bag it has all the directions on it also make some slits in the bag and put her in the oven on the temp.I usually but the biggest turkey I can find and put her in the oven about 4 or 5 hours on about 250 and when she comes out she's sooo pretty and brown:) just put her in the bag and leave the cooking to the bag it turns out perfect every time:)

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Authored by: Anonymous on Thursday, November 15 2007 @ 05:04 AM CST

Peddle, congratulations to you for wanting to tackle a dying art, what with the age of fast food and prepared foods. I love cookbooks and have many, and in spite of my cookbook collection which I seldom use these days, I think a basic cookbook for anyone who wants clear recipes to start with is the Betty Crocker Cookbook. If you get one and follow Rochelle's advice regarding having all your ingredients set out before you start cooking anything, you will be well on your way to learning how to cook. I consider that I am a pretty good cook and that is exactly how I started out in life way back when. The other thing is don't be afraid to make mistakes; it is the only way you will learn. If something you have cooked tastes yucky, it is a great opportunity to make a yuck face and laugh at yourself. Ask your Mom if she will be your guinea pig, or start by inviting one girlfriend over and tell your girlfriend that you will be entertaining her (also how I started way back when) and start your preparations 5 hours before your girlfriend arrives by asking your Mom to be the "supervisor" of what you have decided to prepare. Tell Mom that she can only supervise; not do anything to help you other than to suggest something or answer a question if you ask her. Trust me when I say to you that all of this will build your confidence, your relationship and friendship with your Mom and once you get the hang of it, your friends will love hanging out at your place. That is also how I learned to bake and Betty Crocker cookbook is the best. This year I bought a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook with recipes written by women who have or had breast cancer with part of the proceeds going to breast cancer research, I believe. The cover is pink which is the signature color for breast cancer awareness, as you may know. The recipes are healthier and also straightforward. That, too, may be a good book to get you started. Most importantly, have fun in the kitchen, Dear! Your sincerity of approach is refereshing. I so look forward to future posts from you. Sounds like you are a gem. Give your Momma a big hug from Girlie-Girl, and tell her she reared a terrific daughter, ok? Hugs, Girlie-Girl

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Authored by: the cooking lady on Tuesday, November 03 2009 @ 06:10 AM CST

Hi Peddle, I am new to bws.com but looking forward to reading and sharing. The first thing I want to say to you is, don't think about it just do it. Whatever it is you or your taste buds want go for it. The more you try the better you will get. The more you read the more you will comprehend and remember. Cooking is and can be fun, it all depends on you.

Someone mention to you to purchase the Betty Crocker cookbook. I agree that was my first book and I still have it and still use it if I have to it will be very helpful to you. You could also find places that give you step by step instructions. I hope this small bit of information will help.

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