Easy Cooking Recipes - Because Cooking is For Everybody

Few days ago I was talking with a good friend and we discussed about fast food and home cooking. I premise that cooking is one of my passions and therefore I strongly supported home cooking. My friend asked me why people do not cook much nowadays. I thought about it for few seconds, during that time long days spent at work and busy lives came to mind but then I suddenly realized the real reason why people do not cook. There is a lack of "easy cooking recipes".

What I call easy cooking recipes are some simple recipes that can be followed by anybody. Too often we turn on the television and we see some TV program showing some famous cook which is preparing a meal which without any doubt will be delicious but it also requires various assistants, some tools that probably nobody (in a normal house) has most importantly it requires a couple of hours. The same happens when we look for some recipe on Internet, we open the web page containing the recipe and we immediately get headache...

No wonder people eat always more often at fast foods, those people have been scared to death, they believe that cooking requires some sort of special skills or magic art. Unfortunately that kind of beliefs are totally wrong, cooking it is easy, it is fun and it is very rewarding.

At this point most of you will think: ok, maybe you are right but it requires time and we don't have any in our busy lives. Don't be scared, this is another misconception that must be challenged. You are right, until not long ago it was very difficult to find recipes that were easy, quick and that we could enjoy cooking. Now, thanks to the Internet and to a couple of bloggers, it is much easier to find those recipes.

Today everybody can cook, there are no more excuses, there will not be anymore the I have no time or the I am not able to do it excuses. Those websites are targeted to people who are busy and have practically no experience in cooking. After all a recipe is nothing more than a list of instructions and among the thousands of recipes that exists, it is possible to find some that are quick, easy and most importantly delicious. There are simple recipes for everything, from appetizers to desserts, without forgetting about main courses.

So what are you waiting for? Look for some "easy cooking recipes" and surprise your family and friends.

Marco Nicita is a student who, among his numerous passions, reserves a special place for cooking. He always liked to cook and now is spending his time in trying to simplify the recipes he likes in order to provide a resource for everybody.

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A Guide to Cooking Recipes

There is a common saying that cooking isn't rocket science, which is absolutely true. Everyone can cook, and if you have little imagination, you can soon come up with the innovative recipes of your own.

Getting Started

 If you are going to try your hands on cooking for the first time, it is advisable to choose the recipes that are not too complicated, as you would not like to be overwhelmed by the recipe with unusual ingredients or difficult steps. Read the entire cooking recipe carefully before starting, and make sure you have all the ingredients, appliances and utensils ready.

Understanding all the directions is important, and make sure that you have enough time to finish if off within the time you have at hand. Collect all the ingredients in one place, and measure each ingredient before cooking. Always wash your hands with warm water and wear an apron prior to cooking. Deal very carefully with raw meat, fish, poultry and egg products.

Where To Find Cooking Recipes

Cookbooks that are available in bookshops are a great resource for all kind of recipes. Cooking recipes are also available in magazines, newspapers, on food packages, in supermarkets meat section, television shows, cooking classes or you can get them from your friends. Internet is also a great resource for all kinds of recipes from all around the world. File all the cooking recipes in one place, and once you have enough collection, you can also categorize them.

Trying Your Own Cooking Recipes

Once you start feeling comfortable with cooking, you can get creative by experimenting with some ingredients such as substituting beans for carrots or beans for meats, and so on. You can also make use of various spices and herbs, as each of them gives different flavors and aromas. Try experimenting with different textures and colors in the meals. You can take one type of dish and learn lots of variations. Try some international recipes as well such as Chinese, Indian, Italian, Spanish, Continental and southern cooking recipes.

Once you start experimenting, you are bound to fail at times. It is hence a good idea to cook small portions when trying out a new cooking recipe. If you are trying to shed some extra pounds, try some healthy low fat cooking recipes. If you are fond of snacking in between, try some healthy snacks recipes that are made of whole-wheat flour with less fat. When going for grocery shopping, read the labels on the packets so that you know what you are buying.

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