hey all I noticed that there isn't a cooking thread on this site and I figure it could be nice to have for users to share cooking methods and experiments, akin to the physical fitness thread many users on smogon have found to be helpful.
I personally started cooking because I found myself really satisfied by the steaks at some restaurants and not so much at others, so I wanted to learn how to make my own exactly the way I liked them. gradually I realized that if I could eat a 1 lb ribeye that would cost me $25+ at a restaurant for $10 and enjoy it more when I made it, I should extend that lifestyle to everyday eating. So I cook most of my meals now, save money, and enjoy eating a lot more.
Most weekdays I am busy at work all day and I'm usually too tired/lazy to cook when I get home, so generally I'll throw something very simple (2-3 ingredients) into a slow-cooker and have it ready by the time I get back. I generally spend 5-10 minutes every morning preparing a dish that I'll eat for dinner, which is usually my only meal of the day (+ snacks which are usually cut up vegetables and fruits). That's the most time-efficient, I've found. On weekends or weekdays where I feel like investing an afternoon, I'll try some more adventurous recipes that I find on the internet or even experiment with my own. I'm working on my own balsamic vinaigrette and honey mustard recipes right now, and once I get them to my liking I'll post em.
Today I was a bit short on time, so I took about 2 lbs of chicken breasts, chopped some carrots and mushrooms, and mixed them in my slow cooker with a can of Campbell's cream of chicken soup. I like that recipe because it costs me about $7 and 5 minutes for the entire 1000 calorie meal, and it tastes good without too much effort. Really time and money efficient.
macros on that are: 79g carbs, 21g fat, 112g protein (I used 2.3 lbs today)
So, if you cooked something or if you enjoy cooking, please share your experiences and your favorite dishes! All levels of technical mastery are welcome; I my self am the greenest of amateurs so I'm sure I could learn a lot from you guys.
I personally started cooking because I found myself really satisfied by the steaks at some restaurants and not so much at others, so I wanted to learn how to make my own exactly the way I liked them. gradually I realized that if I could eat a 1 lb ribeye that would cost me $25+ at a restaurant for $10 and enjoy it more when I made it, I should extend that lifestyle to everyday eating. So I cook most of my meals now, save money, and enjoy eating a lot more.
Most weekdays I am busy at work all day and I'm usually too tired/lazy to cook when I get home, so generally I'll throw something very simple (2-3 ingredients) into a slow-cooker and have it ready by the time I get back. I generally spend 5-10 minutes every morning preparing a dish that I'll eat for dinner, which is usually my only meal of the day (+ snacks which are usually cut up vegetables and fruits). That's the most time-efficient, I've found. On weekends or weekdays where I feel like investing an afternoon, I'll try some more adventurous recipes that I find on the internet or even experiment with my own. I'm working on my own balsamic vinaigrette and honey mustard recipes right now, and once I get them to my liking I'll post em.
Today I was a bit short on time, so I took about 2 lbs of chicken breasts, chopped some carrots and mushrooms, and mixed them in my slow cooker with a can of Campbell's cream of chicken soup. I like that recipe because it costs me about $7 and 5 minutes for the entire 1000 calorie meal, and it tastes good without too much effort. Really time and money efficient.
macros on that are: 79g carbs, 21g fat, 112g protein (I used 2.3 lbs today)
ingredients (not pictured: salt, pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, chili powder, onion powder aka the spice cocktail that i put on just about everything if i'm in a hurry)
throw it all in the pot and go to work/school
serve over 1 cup of white rice 5 hours later
throw it all in the pot and go to work/school
serve over 1 cup of white rice 5 hours later
So, if you cooked something or if you enjoy cooking, please share your experiences and your favorite dishes! All levels of technical mastery are welcome; I my self am the greenest of amateurs so I'm sure I could learn a lot from you guys.
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