The Cooking Thread

[nostalgiaquest]

As someone who's spent most of their life eating out/delivery, I decided to make cooking something to get into during covid times. I'm no chef, basically I just find recipes online or on youtube and try and to follow them, but it's been a very enjoyable journey. I've learned a lot, and "almost" everything i've made has been leagues better than delivery in both taste and health. It's also become meditative in a way; turning off the work side of my brain and focusing on the creative process. I'm always looking for new recipes and ideas.

So I thought I'd make a thread where we can share recipes, tips, photos, and hopefully inspire people! Positivity!

Tonight I made what's become my go to to sauce with roasted red peppers, onions, jalapenos, and a purple carrot. Very easy to make. Fry the veggies nice and soft with lots of garlic. Then add tomato paste, and heavy cream. Once all the flavors are nice and mixed, throw it in a blender and bam, you've got a bomb ass sauce. The whole process takes about a half hour, a little longer if you roast and skin the red peppers first. Link to a full walkthrough below.

You can add it to all sorts of shit, but this time I chose shrimp with spiralized zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots, cuz i'm trying to be healthy and you can eat a giant pile of it so you fill up. Veggie overload. And all made using one pan. Pro tip - get a spiralizer if you want to add variety to healthy eating.

Fry Veggies-
https://i.imgur.com/eHFoHkt.jpg

Add tomato paste and cream-
https://i.imgur.com/eZDLgGJ.jpg

Blend and serve-
https://i.imgur.com/K2bUFNY.jpg

Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0DkkLsvF4o&list=PL5mSSghRh3Nfqiva5RIpVP0yBsSsP1eLh&index=2&t=2s&ab_channel=NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW

[robayon]

I love cooking and do it most every night. I usually only follow recipes if I have not made something before, like the first time I mafe Beef Wellington. I can only link a few I have used in the past and now make regularly, with some variations

Also, recipe sites are usually bad so please forgive if these ones suck. Always with the life story and ten billion ads

"Moroccan" carrots:https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/carrot-salad-recipe-1946361

Shakshuka: probably trendy and probably an abomination to an actual middle eastern or north african: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/shakshuka/

Crock pot pork shoulder:https://www.recipetineats.com/slow-cooker-pork-loin-roast/#comments

Vegetarian Mexican lasagna: https://www.recipetineats.com/vegetarian-mexican-lasagna/

My mother approved of this one, scalloped(?) potatoes: https://www.thespruceeats.com/creamy-baked-potatoes-dairy-2122205

This is the recipe I followed for my first attempt at Beef Wellington: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-ultimate-beef-wellington-recipe

[robayon]

Oh, I kept seeing it come up when I got into cooking, but if you haven't already done so, get a dutch oven. You can make all kinds of wacky stuff in there

I think those ninja things also function as pressure cookers, but I'm cheap and up until fairly recently lived in a small apartment without much counter space

[GinnasP99]

I'm and aight cook, I guess. Here's some things I made. They might not look the best but they always eat well.

https://imgur.com/4PoXAfA.jpg

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[Mblake1981]

I'm and aight cook, I guess. Here's some things I made. They might not look the best but they always eat well.

https://imgur.com/4PoXAfA.jpg

https://imgur.com/pI7rwVi.jpg

https://imgur.com/7AA5lzy.jpg

Aside from some presentation that looks as good if not better than some places to eat. The burger looks great!

Edit: dude has the hot sauces too, nice.

[nostalgiaquest]

I like doing the Oklahoma onion burger. I fuckin love onions, and it’s a fun way to do it. Then I make a sauce of ketchup, mustard, mayo, and diced pickles all mixed together. Made these a few weeks ago.

[starkind]

Mayoxdillxmustard sounds 1337

I usually make a Russian style dressing for mine.

[Mblake1981]

I usually make a Russian style dressing for mine.

Would never have guessed.

Edit: Nice burger, Nostalgia.

[Rethalis]

Nice food!

My favorite food is steak, especially rib eye. The perfect ribeye for me is seasoned with salt and pepper, rested for about an hour. Then pan fried and finished with butter garlic and thyme.

Steak is so easy to cook and make incredible with some practice once your timing and heat is dialed in.

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My two favorite methods for steak are the pan fry

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and the caveman

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[Rethalis]

My pressure cooker gets a lot of use during the cold months.

Pork and beans is incredibly easy. 17781

[Rethalis]

I'm and aight cook, I guess. Here's some things I made. They might not look the best but they always eat well.

Looks delicious.

Love cooking with mushrooms, for one they contain MSG which makes everything taste better.

Mushroom sauces are amazing.

[cannobeers3]

Excellent! It is such a rewarding thing to do. With the youtube, etc, it is certainly a great way to learn something without having to shell out a ton of cash for formal training. Keep up the good work!

I've been cooking for years, but am not the greatest food photographer.

Kung Pao Chicken
http://i.imgur.com/xzXGT0Gm.jpg (https://imgur.com/xzXGT0G)

Experimenting with NY Style dough (getting there but needs more practice (I am not a baker))
http://i.imgur.com/KKWmtMem.jpg (https://imgur.com/KKWmtMe)

Short Rib Tacos w/ Chile de Arbol and Guajillo Salsa
http://i.imgur.com/Xq3urAEm.jpg (https://imgur.com/Xq3urAE)

Detroit Style Pizza
http://i.imgur.com/QVh8JHBm.jpg (https://imgur.com/QVh8JHB)

My bartender game has been seriously upgraded over the last couple years:

Mai Tai:
http://i.imgur.com/f5h5qfgm.jpg (https://imgur.com/f5h5qfg)

Negroni
http://i.imgur.com/6q4MR1Km.jpg (https://imgur.com/6q4MR1K)

Whiskey Sour
http://i.imgur.com/YWgRRmpm.jpg (https://imgur.com/YWgRRmp)

Singapore Sling
http://i.imgur.com/0kEmiVGm.jpg (https://imgur.com/0kEmiVG)

[Homesteaded]

Cooking is an essential skill that everyone should know how to do.

[cannobeers3]

Sure, but I applaud those that are late starters for whatever reason. It's never too late to learn.

[Mblake1981]

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[Mazoku]

I have been home cooking for decades and decades. I never go out and I make EVERY meal by scratch for the most part. I do not buy package things unless I have to. That said, OP please stop using non-stick pans, they are TERRIBLE for your health. Otherwise, great thread. And yes as someone else said, cooking is an essential skill (that many do not have).

[Rethalis]

I have been home cooking for decades and decades. I never go out and I make EVERY meal by scratch for the most part. I do not buy package things unless I have to. That said, OP please stop using non-stick pans, they are TERRIBLE for your health. Otherwise, great thread. And yes as someone else said, cooking is an essential skill (that many do not have).

Non stick is fine as long as you are not going above 400 degrees or scratching the teflon off with metal utensils.

[Bardp1999]

Get yourself a smoker - Its a lot of fun (albeit time consuming and a little expensive)

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[Jibartik]

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[starkind]

This is my limit.

[nostalgiaquest]

Asian stir fry tonight. Marinated chicken thigh, broccoli, onion, carrot, chili peppers, bok choy and shirataki noodles. Soy sauce and, as always, a shit ton of garlic.

[starkind]

Looks really nice. Those noodles!

I've been avoiding shitting up this thread. It's not that I don't want to participate or like it. Best thread on the forum right now. I just don't want to shit it up with my cupboard creations!

[loramin]

That said, OP please stop using non-stick pans, they are TERRIBLE for your health.

Source? When I looked that up I found (https://www.healthline.com/health/teflon-cancer#bottom-line):

The bottom line
Teflon is a brand name for a synthetic chemical used to coat cookware. There are concerns that chemicals once used in the manufacturing process of Teflon could potentially increase cancer risk. Those chemicals have not been used in Teflon products since 2013.

Today’s Teflon is considered to be safe cookware. There’s no evidence that it increases the risk of developing cancer.

Asian stir fry tonight. Marinated chicken thigh, broccoli, onion, carrot, chili peppers, bok choy and shirataki noodles. Soy sauce and, as always, a shit ton of garlic.

Looks good. If you want to mix it up sometime, try going to an Asian supermarket and getting Yakitori sauce. It can replace your soy sauce (and you can probably go with less garlic too), and you'll get a flavor that's sweeter, but not as sweet as teriyaki.

[starkind]

ya non stick is terrribule especially the cheep ones

go a thick solid high quality steel that will last a lifetime or go home

the reason people burn food and ruin pans and need non-stick is because they are bad at cooking and life you can do without ezully

that said your not gonna die that hard all that pfas is in the environment already taking care with a single really good quality non-stick and not overheating it you should be fine... like 20% won't die from smoking cigaretes butt pollution instead fine.

I wouldn't over think it.

You gotta live. And if you are a weakling you gotta do what you gotta do. Not everyone is stronk enough to master-chef.

I use a nonstick for most eggs, I like to use a steel and poach tho.

also never store acidic foods in metal containers, don't cook skettio sauces in steel use a good ceramic!!! you can just rinse it and let it sun dry (or just wipe with a clean cloth) and u will have a clean flavornated pot forever and ever.

[Rethalis]

ya non stick is terrribule especially the cheep ones

go a thick solid high quality steel that will last a lifetime or go home

the reason people burn food and ruin pans and need non-stick is because they are bad at cooking and life you can do without ezully

that said your not gonna die that hard all that pfas is in the environment already taking care with a single really good quality non-stick and not overheating it you should be fine... like 20% won't die from smoking cigaretes butt pollution instead fine.

I wouldn't over think it.

You gotta live. And if you are a weakling you gotta do what you gotta do. Not everyone is stronk enough to master-chef.

I use a nonstick for most eggs, I like to use a steel and poach tho.

also never store acidic foods in metal containers, don't cook skettio sauces in steel use a good ceramic!!! you can just rinse it and let it sun dry (or just wipe with a clean cloth) and u will have a clean flavornated pot forever and ever.

Acidic foods are perfectly fine to cook in stainless steel.

[starkind]

Acidic foods are perfectly fine to cook in stainless steel.

sort of yessss fine ---- fine is a very subjective word

i wouldn't sit there cooking acidic foods in a metal pot like days

i don't even like the flavor acidic foods pick up from cast iron it's not ideal to me

and some foods are super acid like tomato sauces

i mean it certainly wont kill u or be absolutely terrible so yah i agree it's fine totally cool!

[Reiwa]

i don't even like the flavor acidic foods pick up from cast iron it's not ideal to me


Good for anemics? 🤔

[starkind]

i eat plenty spinach liver and onions and stuff its gross tho ya

why can't i help being anemic -- even taking iron supplements and drinking blood doesn't really help

fyi Black pudding mmmmm!

[cannobeers3]

I use non-stick for most simple dishes, reserving cast iron for range->oven technique or just getting a perfect sear. The wok is carbon steel. Both require proper maintenance, but will last a lifetime.

[nostalgiaquest]

Looks good. If you want to mix it up sometime, try going to an Asian supermarket and getting Yakitori sauce. It can replace your soy sauce (and you can probably go with less garlic too), and you'll get a flavor that's sweeter, but not as sweet as teriyaki.

I lived in Japan for 5 years, so I love me some yakitori. First thing I did when I moved to the Netherlands was find my local Asian market.

[Jibartik]

I lived in Japan for 5 years, so I love me some yakitori. First thing I did when I moved to the Netherlands was find my local Asian market.

Last time I was at the Asian market I was noticing how all the men stand around like they are in the yakuza, or have this expression like they are just totally not interested in their surroundings and have a like 1000 yard stare, and I was wondering if that was a cultural effect of having all this cute shit everywhere, if the men who want to be men just try to avoid looking at things or being interested in things

[starkind]

Asian men are fucking hawt tbh, especially the Koreans and Vietnamese the vietnamese are kinda creepy tho.

White Iranians are hotter tho. Sue me for being racist.

[nostalgiaquest]

A take on French onion soup. Added some carrots, celery, and little asparagus in with the carmelized onions. Then homemade meatballs, and probably a bit too much cheese.

I ate too much.

[aussenseiter]

Meant to make chicken fettuccine ended up making fried chicken and sauce noodles.

Oh well it tasted good. 👍

[Landroval]

I refuse to participate in this thread until the benefit of the doubt that I'm the greatest cook to have ever lived is acknowledged. Every week, in reviewing the weekly sales ads for the four grocery stores around me I develop a week long meal plan for feeding a family of six on the iron chef three items challenge.
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I'm like the robin hood of loss leaders meets iron chef bobby flat.

You ever have paprika and brown sugar spiced cauliflower sliced into 1/2" steaks and seared to near burnt topped with BBQ ground beef smothered in cheese?

I'll make your butthole long for more

[magnetaress]

I just pour some wine in some tea with almond milk.