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Should I join a cooking class in NYC? I googled some of the cooking classes and they seem expensive. $100 for 1 day class? That sounds like a terrific date idea, however.
Should I join a cooking class in NYC? I googled some of the cooking classes and they seem expensive. $100 for 1 day class? That sounds like a terrific date idea, however.
I learned most of my cooking with the Better Homes and Gardens new cookbook the 70's edition in my teens. I also have a newer edition bought some years ago with more updated recipes. Watching cookery tv shows is also useful. And Youtube has plenty of good cookery videos see channels like FoodWishes.
There is a difference between home cooking and restaurant/hotel cookery once you cook certain dishes can be done/copied at home. The Sunset cookbooks had a Cooking for two or Just for you.... which has lots of practical info on cooking for single person or couple, is also a seventies cookbook.
Depends what cuisine you want to learn but learning some international dishes is also good. Stirfry is a quick way to do a meal in less time so also useful to learn. If you know people that cook ask if you can get a lesson from them.
A simple cooking class should not cost $100 for 1 day; check your local Community college or check on line. Have you checked Adult Education classes in your area? Another good way is simply practice, using a few good cook books; There is no one best book. Also watch the food network for ideas. If you like to cook and give it time, you can be a good or great cooking and it is so satisfying in my estimation. Other than raising my family cooking has been the most satisfying thing I have done in my almost 80 years. I am still learning: you can teach old dogs new tricks. I am really a puppy dog most of the time, but spoiled brat might tell you I can be a Pit Bull dog from time to time.
Experiment, practice, patience.
Learn the basics, learn how to chop and dice.
Learn what searing is, why it's important.
Learn the difference between braising and stewing.
Learn how to control heat and know your cooking source, every oven and stove is a bit different.
Most of this is easily available via YouTube..
Remember that cooking is an art of sorts while baking is a science, cooking can be widely improvised, baking not so much.
It truly is all about what you like, what flavors you want to develop or impart in a dish.
Some of us can go into their cupboard grab a bunch of random things and make a meal, some cooks like to follow a recipe closely and give it a personal flair once they cook the original.
Most importantly, this is very important..
Have fun while you are experimenting, do not get discouraged.
If something doesn't turn out right, oh well. Trained chefs have bad days.
Read a great cookbook, then get your hands on and practice. Years ago, I could not even boil water! But, I was determined to become a decent chef. Read a few books, then worked and worked on it. It takes time, but it's worth it!
There are a lot of Jacques Pepin's cooking shows on YouTube. He's a great chef and an excellent teacher.
A good cookbook and good videos together should help you a lot.
I agree, OP, a cooking class is an excellent idea for a date.
Start with simple dishes
You can start making different varieties of chicken with rice
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