Cooking poll

KentuckyKate · July 2010

Since I am in a cooking rut, and I'm hoping to be inspired...

1. What are you really good at cooking?
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts?
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal)
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook?
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most?
6. Any slow cooker favorites?
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular?
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes?

nda_roxybabe · July 2010

Love the new pic, gorgeous girl!

1. What are you really good at cooking? Chicken
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? Chicken stovetop, no idea why...
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) Chicken and rice casserole
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? Penne Rustica by farrrr
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? Chicken clearly, probably chicken fingers though lately
6. Any slow cooker favorites? I just inherited one and haven't tried it out yet but my mom makes the most amazing pot roast in hers. mmmm
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? He has recently gotten super into cooking and he makes better chicken fingers and apparently chicken than I do. I don't know, because I never eat it.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? I'm scared to cook fish and T is even more scared.

sep72fendr · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? I can do a mean redwine ground mustard reduction withpan seared pork medallions ... turns out purple, but tastey.
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? steak on an indoor nordic pan (i dont have a grill!)
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) pot roast. takes 5 minutes to prep, cooks all day, come home after letting it cook for 5 hours, and BAM fastest easiest meal ever.
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? anything with a reduction or demi glaze
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? fish, rice/potato/ veggie
6. Any slow cooker favorites? pot roast! or baked italian (aka any bite size pasta with tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and TONS of mozz and romano cheese)
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? last time he cooked for me i got food poisoning. he doesnt cook for me anymore.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? start off easy with a white fish like tilapia, then move to a flat fish like flounder or halibut, then work your way to salmon, then eventually more complex fish like sea bass. easiest and tastiest, a bit of dill and fresh squeezed lemon juice lightly sprinkled with a bit of salt and pepper.

KentuckyKate · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cooking-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:93e03cea-e566-401f-b7b8-5926fca7cd81Post:5fccdc68-3e7c-4741-81dd-e382cc95396b">Cooking poll</a>:
[QUOTE]Since I am in a cooking rut, and I'm hoping to be inspired... 1. What are you really good at cooking? 2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? 3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) 4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? 5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? 6. Any slow cooker favorites? 7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? 8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes?
Posted by KentuckyKate[/QUOTE]
1. Pot Roast. I have finally figured out how to make it so it can be cut with a fork.
2. Homemade gravy. After trying 20+ times, I now buy it in a jar.
3. Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. We buy the thinnest steak we can find, and it only takes a few minutes to cook. We warm up french bread to eat it on and always have macaroni and cheese on the side.
4. Stuffed chicken breasts
5. Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill
6. The pot roast from #1. Also I made chocolate cake in the crock pot once that was so incredibly moist and delicious.
7. H is not particularly great at cooking anything at all. He thinks he is, though, and I don't tell him he's not.

KentuckyKate · July 2010

Thanks Roxy! I'm dying for the pro pics!

KentuckyKate · July 2010

Ok, I am feeling way less proud of my own pot roast accomplishment...

Manwaithiel · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking?
I am really good at cooking Italian food. Pasta, sauces, etc. I'm Japanese but for some reason, I would much rather eat lasagna.
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts?
I have a really hard time making cold salsa. I don't know what the issue is. I think I just always add too much cilantro.
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal)
Tacos. You throw the meat and the taco seasoning in a skillet. You chop everything while it's cooking. You throw it into shells.
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook?
My FI and I just made stuffed lobster the other day. It was the most ridiculous thing I have ever done. It took forever and the lobster was bleeding green everywhere and ugh...but it was AMAZING. Totally worth it.
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most?
FI and I make breaded pork chops that are always a hit. Homemade pasta too. We throw a lot of dinner parties and those seem to be the favorites.
6. Any slow cooker favorites?
I'm not a huge slow cooker person, but I do make beef stew over campfires that takes several hours, so that's my "slow cooker" meal.
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular?
He makes this root vegetable medley. Butternut squash (or acorn), sweet potatoes, and carrots. He covers it in melted butter, pumpkin spice, and brown sugar then covers it with foil and steams it in the oven for about 45 minutes. Then he broils it for 10 minutes. It is freaking AMAZING. I think I fell in love with him after eating these.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes?
Honestly...I would eat salmon sashimi style. As in raw. I know it sounds really weird, but I really don't like salmon cooked. Just make sure you get a really good, fatty piece of salmon. You could order it from a sushi place first just to see if you like it and what it looks like. If you REALLY want cooked fish, try steaming crab legs. It's really not hard and they're so yummy. Just melt some butter, throw in some Old Bay and it's delicious!

Let me know if you want any receipes in particular! I'd be happy to share. FI and I cook a LOT so we never tire of talking about it.

sep72fendr · July 2010

HEY. Pot Roast is awesome. Wear your chef hat proud Kate! Embrace your inner housewife and run with it. Pot roast leads to greater things. Just like spooning leads to forking (ba dum dum chhh)

KentuckyKate · July 2010

Manwaithiel, I love sushi and all seafood, so it's not that I'm intimidated to try fish. It's just cooking it that is scary. Re: Steaming crab legs... Do I not need some kind of instrument for that? Or at least some of those cracker and zipper thingies? I'm intrigued but I need specifics. Thanks

KentuckyKate · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cooking-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:93e03cea-e566-401f-b7b8-5926fca7cd81Post:c66b1020-3b53-4bff-9051-270c0a9af603">Re: Cooking poll</a>:
[QUOTE]HEY. Pot Roast is awesome. Wear your chef hat proud Kate! Embrace your inner housewife and run with it. Pot roast leads to greater things. Just like spooning leads to forking (ba dum dum chhh)
Posted by sep72fendr[/QUOTE]
You should totally be a life coach!

**Stands a little taller**

rknox88 · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? pasta concoctions
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? Brownies-they always stick or fall apart. I can never make perfectly square brownies
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) this isn't the fastest but it is the easiest/fastest/tastiest combo and it is chicken parmesean sandwiches topped with marinara sauce
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? lasagna or chicken and dumplings
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? Chicken Stir Fry or BBQ chicken sammiches
6. Any slow cooker favorites? Pot Roast-Ahhh-mazing
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? He is a really good spicer. I love it when he spices meat because he always adds several things I am too intimidated to spice with and it always tastes amazing.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? Oh I hate fish so I can't help you there.

nda_roxybabe · July 2010

Haha well, at least you cook more than chicken! In my defense, T loveeeees chicken and isn't convinced that I'm capable of cooking red meat (he wont let me try).

sep72fendr · July 2010

A Life Coach? Is that like a motivational speaker? Because I feel like I would terrify little children.... not. good.

Manwaithiel · July 2010

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[QUOTE]Manwaithiel, I love sushi and all seafood, so it's not that I'm intimidated to try fish. It's just cooking it that is scary. Re: Steaming crab legs... Do I not need some kind of instrument for that? Or at least some of those cracker and zipper thingies? I'm intrigued but I need specifics. Thanks :)
Posted by KentuckyKate[/QUOTE]

You just need a nice big stock pot and a steamer basket in the bottom. Let the water start steaming and then put your crab legs it and put a lid on it. It only takes about 8 minutes, but it really depends on the amount you have. Don't let the water get above the steamer basket. Otherwise you'll boil the bottom and that's not so good. You should invest in a nutcracker or some kind of instrument that crushes things to break open the legs. Tiny little cocktail forks are good for fishing the meat out. King Crab Legs give you the most meat, they are also the most expensive so that's your call. Season with the Old Bay afterwards, melt some butter, cook some broccoli (or whatever) and you've got a very fancy seafood dinner without much work. =)

KentuckyKate · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cooking-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:93e03cea-e566-401f-b7b8-5926fca7cd81Post:70e20cf2-8132-421b-b756-b117dd77d08b">Re: Cooking poll</a>:
[QUOTE]A Life Coach? Is that like a motivational speaker? Because I feel like I would terrify little children.... not. good.
Posted by sep72fendr[/QUOTE]
Yep, like old-school Chris Farley.

Manwaithiel · July 2010

PS: My name is Kate too!

sep72fendr · July 2010

haha minus the spare tires and drug problem. :-p too soon?

mags0607 · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? Anything I can stuff. Stuffed mushrooms, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed tomatoes, stuffed cyote squash, and stuffed artichokes. I like stuffing things.

2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? I cannot make hashbrowns correctly, They either don't cook enough, or just plain suck, They sure don't taste like IHOP. I also cannot make chicken and rice, and I think its because I just try to make it up. I need a recipe.

3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) Tacos. Easy and yummy.

4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? Stuffed artichokes. They take forever. Tiramasu is a pain in the ass as well.

5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? Smothered chicken with rice.

6. Any slow cooker favorites? I make a mean pot roast.

7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? Nope.

8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? I think broiling is the way to start out, or try to make something with crabmeat. It is very easy to make in a dish.

nda_roxybabe · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cooking-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:93e03cea-e566-401f-b7b8-5926fca7cd81Post:c6ff69e6-22e7-4ce9-9e04-81ea7a7c8c3e">Re: Cooking poll</a>:
[QUOTE]1. What are you really good at cooking? Anything I can stuff. Stuffed mushrooms, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed tomatoes, stuffed cyote squash, and stuffed artichokes. I like stuffing things.
Posted by mags0607[/QUOTE]
..thats what she said?

sep72fendr · July 2010

hahaha snicker. everything tonight is pure gold roxy!

mags0607 · July 2010

oopsie. Yeah, that doesn't sound too good does it?

KentuckyKate · July 2010

Thanks for all the ideas so far! Tacos and Italian food are now on my list of things to make in the near future... still contemplating seafood. I'm off to bed now.

thesuninherhead · July 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cooking-poll?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:93e03cea-e566-401f-b7b8-5926fca7cd81Post:5fccdc68-3e7c-4741-81dd-e382cc95396b">Cooking poll</a>:
[QUOTE]Since I am in a cooking rut, and I'm hoping to be inspired... 1. What are you really good at cooking? Hmmm... anything from a donna hay recipe book? haha. I am really awesome at nachos, pizza and some pasta dishes. 2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? Hmmm not that I can think of, but mostly because I don't retry if something is a complete failure- we have so many recipe books that I just move on! 3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) Ummm... this is hard. There's a salmon and fennel salad dish I make which only takes about 30 minutes, and some pasta dishes are also quick like that. 4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? Anything I've cooked for christmas or for guests. I spend a week preparing some of those meals! 5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? Hmm this is hard. We cooked pizza and nachoes a lot for awhile there (thus being good at them!). H makes an awesome chicken salad that we have frequently in summer, and we also make sushi a fair amount in summer. 6. Any slow cooker favorites? A couple of indian dishes... mmmm! 7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? He's much better at cooking everything than I am (save for baking). 8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? Follow the cooking time exactly and make something salmon (maybe peppered salmon with lemon sauce and a salad? Something simple like that). [/QUOTE]

pooh8402 · July 2010

I'm still learning the cooking thing myself. I make 3 dishes very well, and almost every thing else is from a recipe.

1. What are you really good at cooking? chicken spaghetti
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? haven't tried to much, but so far, chicken and dumplings
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) 30 minutes--goulash
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? I only make the easy stuff right now
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? chicken spaghetti--H loves it
6. Any slow cooker favorites? pot roast with potatoes and baby carrots
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? everything. he's an instinctive chef, and just throws stuff together and it always turns out good.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? the only seafood I know how to make are fried fish (usually use catfish or tilapia for this) or tuna steaks (and you cook these like beef steaks, only a shorter amount of time). no tips or tricks really for frying fish, I just batter them in a fish fry and throw them in the skillet.

tldh · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? Comfort foods - meatloaf, fried chicken, homemade spaghetti sauce
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? Chocolate chip cookies took a while - they were either burnt or raw inside. They're still not perfect.
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) Broiled lamb chops with capellini pasta in homemade mint pesto - the longest part is waiting for the water to boil
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? Ginger salmon over pureed celery root with a cabernet reduction sauce
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? Rosemary and garlic crusted porkchops
6. Any slow cooker favorites? I don't use a slow cooker but a friend makes pork roast with potatoes and carrots that is really good
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? He picks a new recipe every other night out of a cookbook to try. I really love his ginger carrot flank steak
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? I am only brave enough to broil it. FI who is from the west coast is going to teach me other ways eventually.

tldh · July 2010

Mags - for your hash brown try this: after they are shredded, wrap them in paper towels and wring the water out of them. Do it again to make sure you got it all. Then season them with salt and pepper and form patties. Add some butter to the oil in your pan and when you think it is hot enough, drop one of your little potato shreds and see if it just sits there is if it starts cooking - that's how you know the oil is hot enough. Don't try to flip them until you can move them in the pan.

mandysmear · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? i think so, and so does my husband.
2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? no, i don't think so. i don't try multiple times though.
3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) pita or english muffin pizzas, taco salad, quesadillas (when i use a rotisserie chicken)
4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? shepherd's pie - i hate cooking potatoes. hate it. and my mom's spaghetti sauce is most time consuming, it simmers all day.
5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? hmm. i can't think of anything. i kind of alternate between a few different things. i go through phases... veggie burger phases, pasta phase, mexican phase
6. Any slow cooker favorites? chicken breast with canned soup served over rice. easy peasy.
7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? everything. he just perfected his gnocchi last night. YUM.
8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? we only make shellfish at home. shiitload of garlic, a tbsp butter, a tbsp of olive oil... toss some shrimp in, once they're pink take them off heat and eat!!

alixzafiris · July 2010

1. What are you really good at cooking? Most things, but I don't do pretentious.

2. Anything you just can't perfect, after multiple attempts? Pre-made foods. It's almost hilarious. Give me something frozen in a box and no matter what I do, it'll either be undercooked or totally burned. I cannot wrap my head around how to cook them.

3. What is the fastest (prep time) thing you cook? (actual hot meal) Pasta with a quick sauce? Pan seared chicken thighs with a quick pan sauce and veggies? Mac 'n Cheese? There are lots.

4. What is the hardest/most time consuming thing you cook? Desserts for the most part, because for some things eyeballing measurements is a no-go, or just meals that take ages to prep and cook.

5. What is the dish or meal you cook the most? In the summer? Some kind of salad with grilled meat or fish. Fresh vegetable pastas, wraps. I change it up a lot.

6. Any slow cooker favorites? Chili, chicken cacciatore, lamb and butternut curry.

7. Is your FI/DH/BF good at cooking anything in particular? He's a good barbecue-er.

8. I love [ordering] seafood, but I'm too intimidated to cook it. Any fish tips or recipes? If you like fish, try baking first, then progress to grilling, then pan-searing. You'll get a better feel for how it behaves when cooked and then the progression is easy.

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