Do you usually go the "extra mile" when cooking?

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

I used to think of food as "fuel" and little else, so I'd usually just boil/fry/zap something and that was it. It didn't make for the fanciest or "chefiest" of experiences, but time was of the essence there -- I could literally be done with the whole thing in one motion.

But then, as I grew a little older, I decided to apply the "handbrake" and started to really enjoy trying out recipes I'd find online or on TV, which called for combining ingredients/foods, and I soon fell on a sort of hypnotic rhythm when it came to cooking: I figured that, if I was already boiling something, I could throw a little extra on the microwave or fry something on the side while I was at it.

Most of my meals now include two or three pieces each (bread notwithstanding), and that has made the experience SO much better.

What about you?

 

[ZEGA ZONIC]

I let my air fryer do the job for me lol

 

[Segadude113]

I used to think of food as "fuel" and little else, so I'd usually just boil/fry/zap something and that was it. It didn't make for the fanciest or "chefiest" of experiences, but time was of the essence there -- I could literally be done with the whole thing in one motion.

But then, as I grew a little older, I decided to apply the "handbrake" and started to really enjoy trying out recipes I'd find online or on TV, which called for combining ingredients/foods, and I soon fell on a sort of hypnotic rhythm when it came to cooking: I figured that, if I was already boiling something, I could throw a little extra on the microwave or fru something on the side while I was at it.

Most of my meals now include two or three pieces each (bread notwithstanding), and that has made the experience SO much better.

What about you?

usually with toasted ciabatta bread or garlic bread.

 

[RanmyakuIchi's icon RanmyakuIchi RanmyakuIchi]

In the last few years I've taken a lot more interest in cooking, following recipes, and experimenting in the kitchen. Honestly, cooking is surprisingly fun and rewarding, and I've come up with some pretty killer meals too.

 

[Clippy]

I used to think of food as "fuel" and little else, so I'd usually just boil/fry/zap something and that was it. It didn't make for the fanciest or "chefiest" of experiences, but time was of the essence there -- I could literally be done with the whole thing in one motion.

But then, as I grew a little older, I decided to apply the "handbrake" and started to really enjoy trying out recipes I'd find online or on TV, which called for combining ingredients/foods, and I soon fell on a sort of hypnotic rhythm when it came to cooking: I figured that, if I was already boiling something, I could throw a little extra on the microwave or fru something on the side while I was at it.

Most of my meals now include two or three pieces each (bread notwithstanding), and that has made the experience SO much better.

What about you?

Get a wok. I can vouch for its life-changing capabilities. It bridges that gap between quick and dirty fried dishes you make as a young man just to fill your stomach with something and making proper food without wasting 6 hours doing so. Easy to operate, takes little time to get used to, does pretty much anything that's either fried or cooked.

An air fryer is better for frying (duh) some things, particularly meat and potatoes but any veggies, rice or pasta will turn out pretty good on a wok.

 

[Sunnyside]

I still think of food as fuel, though I also highly value nutrition so I won't just settle for slop. I cook proper but unremarkable meals.

 

[Samatonic Samatonic]

I started cooked at least an year ago. It's the small details that get the right sense of that "Chef's kiss" if you know what I mean. Taking the time and the reward afterwards does really make one pat themselves on the back.

I have yet to test other culinary dishes besides my own. As long as they are Halal.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

Get a wok.

Been wanting that (and an air fryer) for a long while, man.

And now you have got me really tempted.

 

[Samatonic Samatonic]

Been wanting that (and an air fryer) for a long while, man.

And now you have got me really tempted.

You gotta learn to "Wok the Wok" in these days.
(I'm sorry - or am I ?)

 

[moonbits]

since I was a kid I've gone the extra mile with cooking.

 

[Segadude113]

You gotta learn to "Wok the Wok" in these days.
(I'm sorry - or am I ?)

 

[Sunnyside]

My extended family has more than a handful of chefs and they've all sung the praises of the Almighty Wok at one time or another.

 

[Samatonic Samatonic]

(Would this be considered racist - I'll remove this immediately if so.)

 

[RETRO-VETRO]

I used to think of food as "fuel" and little else, so I'd usually just boil/fry/zap something and that was it. It didn't make for the fanciest or "chefiest" of experiences, but time was of the essence there -- I could literally be done with the whole thing in one motion.

But then, as I grew a little older, I decided to apply the "handbrake" and started to really enjoy trying out recipes I'd find online or on TV, which called for combining ingredients/foods, and I soon fell on a sort of hypnotic rhythm when it came to cooking: I figured that, if I was already boiling something, I could throw a little extra on the microwave or fry something on the side while I was at it.

Most of my meals now include two or three pieces each (bread notwithstanding), and that has made the experience SO much better.

What about you?

Yes, I've gone the extra mile.

 

[glokglakglak]

no i just go a few metres to the kitchen when cooking

 

[bjork]

I'm not to that point yet, but now that I have a kitchen full of stuff I've never used, I suppose the time to experiment has arrived.

 

[secreto7]

Hm, I thought since the thread was by Waffles and about cooking I'll see Morgana here, since she seems to like and be good at cooking

I've got an idea people!
A thread with photos of your beautiful results at cooking

 

[Clippy]

(Would this be considered racist - I'll remove this immediately if so.)

If anything, it would be considered 'wacist'

I'll see myself out.

 

[Waffles's iconWaffles]

(Would this be considered racist - I'll remove this immediately if so.)

I don't think it is, but a good rule of thumb is to not post when in doubt :)

 

[RETRO-VETRO]

(Would this be considered racist - I'll remove this immediately if so.)

Yeah I don't think this is considered racist.

 

[Dr.Kisaragi]

Well I good at cooking I prefer to cooked than order food because I can preference my taste even I cooked my lunch before going to work

Yeah cooking fun even I had my own created recipe for me and my family.

 

[χKai]

Totally! Both in games, and real life. But usually only when I'm cooking for others; when it's something for myself it's like bare minimum.

 

[Cardboardtubeknight Cardboardtubeknight]

Im a "classist" in the sense its been tossed around like a chef salad, but I do cook and I cook well

 

[TinRattler]

That is why I have a missus I got no time to cook. Her cooking or takeaway for me I think it would be close to 2 decades since I cooked

 

[KaiserMk7]

I think I might need to work through the 3 minute ramen for 2 stockpile first, although I do fry cuts of meat with a bit of butter in a skillet, and I did make a "proper" pasta sauce once by reducing the starchy water alongside the milk and cheese sauce powder and some sauteed canned mushrooms in a separate saucepan before mixing it all into the pot of macaroni.