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It is possible -- nay, probable -- that I have been heard many a time to proclaim that I have neither interest nor aptitude when it comes to all things domestic.

Seriously, people, I have set off the fire alarm while boiling water. I wish that was hyperbole, but, alas.

With my fancy new apartment, however, and this "taking lunch/supper" places kick I'm on, I am reaching out for help. I have decided that I am going to try to cook at least once a week.

What are your favourite recipes? Where do you find said things? What would you recommend to someone starting out?

Really, I'm very open. I don't eat red meat or bananas, but other than that ...

I adore vegetables and fruit and trying new things, but I appreciate classics. I enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I am partial to fast and easy, but am stoked to try things that are a little more involved. I am especially willing to put in the effort for things that are a little different (read: non-North American fare).

I often take lunch and supper to my full time and part time jobs, so reheatable/cold foods are good, and I am also interested in your favourite sandwiches and any awesomely interesting sandwich/salad combos you've tried.

Please: Educate me, mock my ineptitude, it's all good.

Re: Amazingly easy broccoli soup

Date: 2007-05-17 05:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cherryice.livejournal.com
So I did warn you I was going to ask some dumb questions, right?

Google tells me that saute-ing requires a saute pan. Would I be able to do it stir-fry like in a frying pan? I guess you're actually supposed to have a wok for stir fry, aren't you?

Re: Amazingly easy broccoli soup

Date: 2007-05-17 01:45 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] laurashapiro.livejournal.com
In general I find you can ignore most advice about only using specific items of cookware for specific tasks, unless you take up baking, which is more finicky. I cook well and often, and I own a total of one knife and four assorted pots and pans.

When I make this soup, I do the sauteing right in the soup pot. And while I do own a wok, I frequently stir-fry in a frying pan. The wok does work a bit better because it gets hotter, and very high temperatures are desirable for stir fries, but a frying pan works just fine most of the time.

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