home cooking blog...brainstorming!

[sadora]

Hello everyone, I'm working on a home cooking blog geared towards people who either don't know how to cook or just can't find the time to cook. Basically what I'm aiming for is to make things a little bit easier around the kitchen for those who just aren't that used to cooking...like say, young people who have just moved out.
So I'm hoping to get ideas from people here for meals, recipes and methods that would perhaps help you out.

[octothorp]

How about something like picking a less well-known implement that's cheap and really useful, and explore all facets of that. A pizza stone is a great example: you can use it for pizza (obviously), and artisan bread, but also get great results for smaller things like cookies. I've also heard that they can be used to evenly reheat frozen foods; anything where you need radiant heat evenly distributed to the food.

[Bagor]

If you haven't the time to cook then I'd suggest a slow cooker.

Pile meat and veg in, in the am, go out for the day and come home to a cooked dinner.

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Bagor

If you haven't the time to cook then I'd suggest a slow cooker.

Pile meat and veg in, in the am, go out for the day and come home to a cooked dinner.

There is that aspect but you're limited with what you can do. What I'm going for here is way to break recipes down in a way that would make it easier for people when they actually come to cooking the meal, like say par cooking items or marinating meats. I want to simplify the recipes in a way that would make cooking at home less of a headache and more enjoyable, or at least a little easier.

[metallicat]

So you want us to give you some recipes here?

[sadora]

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

So you want us to give you some recipes here?

No, the recipes I will work on myself. What I'm looking for is ideas for the types of meals that you would like to find in a cooking blog.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by sadora

No, the recipes I will work on myself. What I'm looking for is ideas for the types of meals that you would like to find in a cooking blog.

Autumn/Winter

A good hearty stew or a curry.

[Dion]

Making a pot of Chili is my fav.

[sadora]

Thanks and please keep the ideas coming. This way I can find something for everyone and I promise to post the link to the blog as soon as I decide on a title.

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by Dion

Making a pot of Chili is my fav.

werd, i would like to request a good chili recipe,

[Jude]

Great idea! I actually just moved out a couple of days ago myself so my very well being may hinge on this blog, please help

[Tyler]

Its not a blog, but I subscribe to allrecipes.com.

They send me a new recipe every day. Usually they're highly recommended and interesting/delicious

Anyone know where you can take some cooking classes in Calgary? I think that is something I'd like to do once a week or so.

[4X4]

Pasta. The many faces of pasta. It always begins with crushed garlic and chopped red onions being fried in extra virgin olive oil. Season to taste.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Dan02

werd, i would like to request a good chili recipe,

Brown up a package of ground beef and drain off the fat.

Add a can of Chili beans and pinto beans.

Add a large can of stewed tomatoes.

A half cup of frozen corn thrown in.

A half cup of hot salsa mixed in.

Add some horseradish to kick it up a notch.

Add in a can of mushrooms.

Add some onions that have already fried in garlic butter to a caramel color. Mix into chili.

Don'y forget the chili powder.

Put the lid on the pot and let simmer for a hour or two.

Grab a bowl and eat

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by Dion

Brown up a package of ground beef and drain off the fat.

Add a can of Chili beans and pinto beans.

Add a large can of stewed tomatoes.

A half cup of frozen corn thrown in.

A half cup of hot salsa mixed in.

Add some horseradish to kick it up a notch.

Add in a can of mushrooms.

Add some onions that have already fried in garlic butter to a caramel color. Mix into chili.

Don'y forget the chili powder.

Put the lid on the pot and let simmer for a hour or two.

Grab a bowl and eat

How large a package of ground beef, i typically buy costco sized....

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Dan02

How large a package of ground beef, i typically buy costco sized....

About a pounds worth. About the size you would get in a grocery store.

Btw if you to the frozen part of Costco, they sell this chicken lasagna that is too die for.

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Dan02

How large a package of ground beef, i typically buy costco sized....

My only suggestion here would be to base your amount according to how many people you're making the meal for. Between 300 to 400 grams (about a cup worth) per person. 2 kilos for say, 4.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by sadora

My only suggestion here would be to base your amount according to how many people you're making the meal for. Between 300 to 400 grams (about a cup worth) per person. 2 kilos for say, 4.

Or you can cook a large batch and freeze what you don't eat. Voila! You have leftovers for nights when you don't like to cook. Single guys like myself don't always like to cook so leftovers are great

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by Dion

About a pounds worth. About the size you would get in a grocery store.

Btw if you to the frozen part of Costco, they sell this chicken lasagna that is too die for.

i believe i have tried that one, wasn't partial to it but enjoy the 4 cheese one that is the same brand i believe,.

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by sadora

My only suggestion here would be to base your amount according to how many people you're making the meal for. Between 300 to 400 grams (about a cup worth) per person. 2 kilos for say, 4.

Typically i will make a massive batch and freeze it in individual portions so when i get my lazy ass home from work i don't have to do much other then reheat.