I really can't cook!?!
I really can't cook!?
I'm 16 and haven't got a clue how to cook. The only thing that i actually do know how to cook is scrambled eggs! I am going on a healthy diet to try and tone up for summer. Does anybody know any healthy recipes that are easy to do? I've always wanted to make a vegetable soup, but i would have know idea where to start.
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You know whats great and easy? A panini sandwhich. Usually, you have to grill them. But if you don't know how to do that, then just buy some panini bread at a grocery store, and heat it up. Then, you can buy your favorite cheese and melt it on one side of the bread for more taste. Add any vegatables that you like. Maybe squach, or carrots, or cucumbers and grill those, but again, if you can't then just put them on the bread. This sandwhich is always great, plus its healthy for you.
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cook books
I really suggest getting a beginner cookbook.
try the cabbage diet souop.... Very good. You can look it up online
Yes, a cookbook for beginners would be a great idea. There are several available, some with pictures to show you how to do what the recipes say. Terms are described, and so is the finished dish. Go to your local library or bookstore to have a look around. Cooking is great fun; enjoy yourself!
well first of all i suggest you get a healhy diet cook book for begginers, or you can ask somebody to help you and show you how to cook some dishes.
Or if you want to be lazy and not cook you can buy vegtable meals from supermarkets, not very expensive.
try to eat lots of raw veggies and salads
its healthier than cooked food and you dont have to cook =)
allrecipes.com is a good site for recipes though if you still wanna cook
bouillon cubes are good for using as veg soup stock
call jenny craig
Pick up either "Eating Clean" by Tosca Reno, or a South Beach Diet Book. Just be careful - you're 16, make sure you aren't restricting too much.
I like HGTV to look for recipes also allrecipes.com is good. Just type in what you want then go through recipes till you find an easy one that sounds good..Also try watching 30 minute meal with Rachael Ray on HGTV.
pasta salad is easy..pick your pasta and cook according to directions.
chop up any veggies you like, add cubed cheese, sun dried tomatoes, a can of artichoke hearts, pour over your favorite italian dressing, toss and there ya go!
Vegetable soup is as easy as you wish to make it. Peel, wash and slice/dice the veggies of your choice. If it's just for one probably no more than a handful of 3 or 4 of your favourites. Put a knob of butter in a large pan and sautee the veg over a medium heat whilst stirring with a wooden spoon. Make up some vegetable stock using cubes and boiling water (directions on stock cube box). Whilst still stirring add stock to pan with vegetables, turn up heat until soup boils, turn down to simmer (lowest heat) and put lid on. Check flavour and if necessary add a little salt & pepper to season.Simmer for at least half an hour then enjoy with some crusty bread. Once cooled you can freeze leftovers for next time.
I have some tips for salad, I think it is easy to do. (n_n)
Here are some suggestions to make your next salad more satisfying:
1. Add good fats: olive oil, olives, avocados, nuts. Fats make food actually taste good and alert your body that you are eating. They also make you feel fuller, longer and keep your blood sugar levels stable, so you can think properly during that 4:00 meeting.
2. Add enough healthy protein: lean meats like chicken and turkey, eggs, beans, soybeans. If you are someone who gets incredibly hungry one hour after eating a salad then you may need to add two servings of protein. Play with your salads and see what your body likes best.
3. Add a whole-grain complex carbohydrate: This part is tricky. Often the only really healthy complex carbohydrates are beans and legumes. These are a great addition to a salad. But if you feel like you need more, then keep a stash of whole-grain crackers or pita breads at your desk to munch on with your salad. I like the AK-MAK sesame crackers best. Just make sure the first ingredient on the list says 100% whole-grain or whole wheat.
Good luck!!
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Cooking is all in the practice. It can't really be taught. You need to learn how to prepare quickly and manage several saucepans at once and to know when things are done.
Vegetable soup is a good start though. Simply boil up a some onion and garlic, add some celery, carrots, potatoes, spinach, black-eyed peas (or other pulses for protein) and any other vegetables you like, add a vegetable stock cube, some black pepper and a tin of chopped tomatoes and boil for about 30 mins until everything is soft (but not disintegrating - check the potatoes for a good guide).
Try things like fish, which you can season and put in the oven in foil - very healthy, easy to cook, and very little prep. Also, it leaves you free to make a nice vegetable side dish.
Don't be disheartened if it doesn't go right first time!
I suggest you take a cooking class or home economics in school. In the meantime start with some lean cuisine's.
Easy Breezy Veggie Soup!
Get like 2 cans of tomato soup.
Pour them in a pot (a kind of biggish one)
Take the soup cans and fill them with water (once each)
pour them in the pot.
Get a bag of frozen mixed veggies. Pour them into the pot (frozen),
Then get cans of veggies that you like. Lima beans, corn, carrots, green beans, anything extra you want.
Pour in like a few tablespoons of suger. add salt and pepper how you like it. and cook it until it starts to get a lil foamy looking on top, or until it's good and hot and the frozen veggies are cooked! Enjoy!
Brokendreams - here are video recipes that show you step-by-step how to make all kinds of soups and many other foods for you:
http://www.videojug.com/tag/food-recipes...
Try carrot and coriander soup. I'll edit this answer to include the recipe a little later because I've forgotton how many carrots to use.