Your Culinary Specialty

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-22-2017, 08:32 PM

Do you cook? If so, what's your "house special"? Are there certain dishes you kick butt with?

The pizza topping thread reminded me of one of mine so I thought I'd make this to share ideas. My two most awesome dishes are a "killer" baked shark steak that just melts in your mouth, and a recipe for Turkish chicken. I make a mean pot luck stew, too.

*Prowler* · 03-22-2017, 08:33 PM

I can cook pasta, rice, grill meat and fish.

...and that's it.

*ToTheNines* · 03-22-2017, 08:34 PM

Fried eggs.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-22-2017, 08:36 PM

Ok but what's your "best" dish? That one thing you make that is just awesome- that leaves em wantin' more?

*CyberCubed* · 03-22-2017, 08:37 PM

Does frozen TV dinner count?

*Prowler* · 03-22-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Ok but what's your "best" dish? That one thing you make that is just awesome- that leaves em wantin' more?

I dunno? I've never cooked for anyone else.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-22-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Does frozen TV dinner count?

Not really, no. I'm referring to actual cooking as opposed to just heating up a prepared meal someone else made or that comes in a box. Takeout doesn't count either.

*Katie* · 03-22-2017, 09:15 PM

I have a few

First, Chicken Tortilla Soup. I've won prizes with this in cooking contests. And I do a turkey variation on the weekend after Thanksgiving for the Iron Bowl.

Roasted asparagus wrapped in bacon and filo dough

Brussels Sprouts roasted with almonds, cranberry rasins, and onions

Chicken and waffles

Collard greens

Basically any southern comfort / soul food I do pretty well.

And I grill a mean burger.

*CyberCubed* · 03-22-2017, 09:31 PM

Well it's natural that women are better cooks then men, as seen by this thread already. Women know how to make dishes and cook well, men can barely make do with frozen food, sandwiches or take out food. There are exceptions of course given the male cooks/chefs you see around the world, but most men don't know how to cook beyond basic stuff.

*Katie* · 03-22-2017, 09:39 PM

Haha. That's bullsh!t.

I learned all my cooking skills from my dad cause my mom is not a good cook. Since he died all she eats is salad and when I go sed her on the weekends, we cook.

*CyberCubed* · 03-22-2017, 09:49 PM

None of the men in my family know how to cook, beyond basic stuff like heating up food or putting pasta, hot dogs, etc. into a frying pan or pot.

I tried cooking once, it was not a pretty sight. The fact that you have to remember temperatures and time to leave something in the oven, buy all this extra stuff to mix with it such as the ingrediants and toppings, then mix it all together, etc. It's a lot to remember.

*Cure* · 03-22-2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Fried eggs.

Scrambled for me.

*Jephael* · 03-23-2017, 12:33 AM

I love making scrambled eggs. Get some English Muffins and American Cheese and I got myself a homemade Egg McMuffin!!!

*Utrommaniac* · 03-23-2017, 12:51 AM

Apologies of the use of ancient memes...lotsa SPAGHETTI.

I try to mix it up a lot, trying new ways to prepare it. I've made some pretty good hand-made meatballs.

And Cubed...enough with that bullpoo about women being better cooks inherently. Unless you want Gordon Ramsey, Bobby Flay, Anthony Bordain, and Alton Brown to lead a roast on you. Just because you and other men in your family don't know how to cook doesn't mean that other men don't. It's broken logic and frankly insulting. I also learned some cooking skills from my father moreso than my mother - and insist that no one else can come close to his fried breakfast potatoes. They're magical.

*ssjup81* · 03-23-2017, 01:55 AM

I guess for me baked spaghetti and chilli. Oh and my broccoli, rice casserole. Oh and creamed potatoes. I haven't prepared either in forever, though. I've also prepared apple pie from scratch once (too much work), used to make banana nut bread on occasion, and while stateside, I prepared sukiyaki from scratch for my parents. I just kept tasting the broth until it tasted ok. It's easy to do here in Japan as you can buy all the ingredients, like the broth stuff. Stateside I made it from scratch and improvised.

Cubed, get a damn cookbook.

*ProphetofGanja* · 03-23-2017, 06:44 AM

Lately I've been making a lot of cheesy scrambled eggs with avocado toast and covering it all in spicy mango sauce. ****ing delicious

Other than that I like to do Mexican or Spanish food, and in the winter I do a really good stew/chili hybrid. My girlfriend and I also do something we call ghetto sushi (it's just shrimp and rice that we form into little balls)

Cubed, pick one of your favorite dishes and find a recipe and learn how to make it, you'll be surprised how easy and satisfying it is to cook for oneself. Start simple tho, don't jump straight into anything too advanced

*blindturtle02* · 03-23-2017, 11:19 AM

I've been told that I make excellent oven fried pork chops. I prefer pork loin because I think they taste better. You just run them through milk, egg, then roll them around in some cracker crumbs. I tried progresso bread crumbs but didn't think they tasted as good as cracker. Then after battering, season them to your liking. Throw them in at 350 for 30 mins, then 375 for another 30. At least that's what I have to do with my oven to get the batter crispy enough. Oven temps vary and all. Other half says they taste fried. I fooled her the first time. Also been told by friends and family that I grill a good burger. Granted, it's a Foreman, but I'd rather not mess with one out doors. Besides, I can be right there by the oven to take out the fries or tots so everything's done on time.

*IndigoErth* · 03-23-2017, 04:22 PM

Despite how Cubed may think the world is supposed to work... I rather dislike cooking and wouldn't consider myself good at it. I suppose I could do okay following directions, maybe, but the interest isn't there. It's such a time consuming hassle that I generally have no interest in being bothered with. And given that I'm generally just making it for me alone, I prefer to just keep it cheap, quick and simple. (Though trying to make it a little healthier these days.) If I'm going to put in the effort, I FAR more prefer things that make for good left overs for additional meals, esp stuff that still leaves me some for later after the family has had a share of it. The ONE thing that fits that which I don't mind making on a rare occasion is lasagna, so that would be my 'specialty.'

And none of that overabundance of ricotta crap... I only use shredded cheddar mixed with some mozzarella in every layer. Deep dish, ground beef, drowning in (onion-free) pasta sauce... (Now I wish I had the makings, the money, and the energy for it.)

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 03-23-2017, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Well it's natural that women are better cooks then men, as seen by this thread already. Women know how to make dishes and cook well, men can barely make do with frozen food, sandwiches or take out food. There are exceptions of course given the male cooks/chefs you see around the world, but most men don't know how to cook beyond basic stuff.

Yeah, suuure.....

Tell that to my hubby. He grills a mean steak and is pretty good in the kitchen too. In fact he cooks more often than I do. His dad used to do a lot of cooking too, when he still had the strength for it before he died of cancer. And hubby's brother even makes (and sometimes sells) his own hot sauce!

*CyberCubed* · 03-23-2017, 08:23 PM

So what do you guys suggest someone who has no real experience with cooking start off with? I can only cook/heat up basic things where they give you the instructions on the box.

The foods I like are various chicken, pasta, steak, ribs, turkey, etc. I don't eat fish though.

03-22-2017, 08:32 PM	#1
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Your Culinary Specialty Do you cook? If so, what's your "house special"? Are there certain dishes you kick butt with? The pizza topping thread reminded me of one of mine so I thought I'd make this to share ideas. My two most awesome dishes are a "killer" baked shark steak that just melts in your mouth, and a recipe for Turkish chicken. I make a mean pot luck stew, too. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

03-22-2017, 08:36 PM	#4
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	Ok but what's your "best" dish? That one thing you make that is just awesome- that leaves em wantin' more? __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

03-22-2017, 09:15 PM	#8
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	I have a few First, Chicken Tortilla Soup. I've won prizes with this in cooking contests. And I do a turkey variation on the weekend after Thanksgiving for the Iron Bowl. Roasted asparagus wrapped in bacon and filo dough Brussels Sprouts roasted with almonds, cranberry rasins, and onions Chicken and waffles Collard greens Basically any southern comfort / soul food I do pretty well. And I grill a mean burger. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

03-22-2017, 09:39 PM	#10
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Haha. That's bullsh!t. I learned all my cooking skills from my dad cause my mom is not a good cook. Since he died all she eats is salad and when I go sed her on the weekends, we cook. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

03-23-2017, 12:33 AM	#13
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	I love making scrambled eggs. Get some English Muffins and American Cheese and I got myself a homemade Egg McMuffin!!! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

03-22-2017, 08:33 PM	#2
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 8,909	I can cook pasta, rice, grill meat and fish. ...and that's it.

03-22-2017, 08:34 PM	#3
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Fried eggs.

03-22-2017, 08:37 PM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	Does frozen TV dinner count?

03-22-2017, 09:31 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	Well it's natural that women are better cooks then men, as seen by this thread already. Women know how to make dishes and cook well, men can barely make do with frozen food, sandwiches or take out food. There are exceptions of course given the male cooks/chefs you see around the world, but most men don't know how to cook beyond basic stuff.

03-22-2017, 09:49 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	None of the men in my family know how to cook, beyond basic stuff like heating up food or putting pasta, hot dogs, etc. into a frying pan or pot. I tried cooking once, it was not a pretty sight. The fact that you have to remember temperatures and time to leave something in the oven, buy all this extra stuff to mix with it such as the ingrediants and toppings, then mix it all together, etc. It's a lot to remember.

03-23-2017, 12:51 AM	#14
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Apologies of the use of ancient memes...lotsa SPAGHETTI. I try to mix it up a lot, trying new ways to prepare it. I've made some pretty good hand-made meatballs. And Cubed...enough with that bullpoo about women being better cooks inherently. Unless you want Gordon Ramsey, Bobby Flay, Anthony Bordain, and Alton Brown to lead a roast on you. Just because you and other men in your family don't know how to cook doesn't mean that other men don't. It's broken logic and frankly insulting. I also learned some cooking skills from my father moreso than my mother - and insist that no one else can come close to his fried breakfast potatoes. They're magical. __________________ DeviantART

03-23-2017, 01:55 AM	#15
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,697	I guess for me baked spaghetti and chilli. Oh and my broccoli, rice casserole. Oh and creamed potatoes. I haven't prepared either in forever, though. I've also prepared apple pie from scratch once (too much work), used to make banana nut bread on occasion, and while stateside, I prepared sukiyaki from scratch for my parents. I just kept tasting the broth until it tasted ok. It's easy to do here in Japan as you can buy all the ingredients, like the broth stuff. Stateside I made it from scratch and improvised. Cubed, get a damn cookbook.

03-23-2017, 06:44 AM	#16
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,442	Lately I've been making a lot of cheesy scrambled eggs with avocado toast and covering it all in spicy mango sauce. **ing delicious Other than that I like to do Mexican or Spanish food, and in the winter I do a really good stew/chili hybrid. My girlfriend and I also do something we call ghetto sushi (it's just shrimp and rice that we form into little balls) Cubed, pick one of your favorite dishes and find a recipe and learn how to make it, you'll be surprised how easy and satisfying it is to cook for oneself. Start simple tho, don't jump straight into anything too advanced __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."**

03-23-2017, 11:19 AM	#17
blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	I've been told that I make excellent oven fried pork chops. I prefer pork loin because I think they taste better. You just run them through milk, egg, then roll them around in some cracker crumbs. I tried progresso bread crumbs but didn't think they tasted as good as cracker. Then after battering, season them to your liking. Throw them in at 350 for 30 mins, then 375 for another 30. At least that's what I have to do with my oven to get the batter crispy enough. Oven temps vary and all. Other half says they taste fried. I fooled her the first time. Also been told by friends and family that I grill a good burger. Granted, it's a Foreman, but I'd rather not mess with one out doors. Besides, I can be right there by the oven to take out the fries or tots so everything's done on time. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

03-23-2017, 04:22 PM	#18
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Despite how Cubed may think the world is supposed to work... I rather dislike cooking and wouldn't consider myself good at it. I suppose I could do okay following directions, maybe, but the interest isn't there. It's such a time consuming hassle that I generally have no interest in being bothered with. And given that I'm generally just making it for me alone, I prefer to just keep it cheap, quick and simple. (Though trying to make it a little healthier these days.) If I'm going to put in the effort, I FAR more prefer things that make for good left overs for additional meals, esp stuff that still leaves me some for later after the family has had a share of it. The ONE thing that fits that which I don't mind making on a rare occasion is lasagna, so that would be my 'specialty.' And none of that overabundance of ricotta crap... I only use shredded cheddar mixed with some mozzarella in every layer. Deep dish, ground beef, drowning in (onion-free) pasta sauce... (Now I wish I had the makings, the money, and the energy for it.) Last edited by IndigoErth; 03-23-2017 at 04:29 PM.

03-23-2017, 08:23 PM	#20
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	So what do you guys suggest someone who has no real experience with cooking start off with? I can only cook/heat up basic things where they give you the instructions on the box. The foods I like are various chicken, pasta, steak, ribs, turkey, etc. I don't eat fish though.