Need cooking tips. I got hired as a cook and I dont know how to cook?
Q. I applied at Boston market as a cook. I did small prep work where I use to work like cutting things and help make salads, and deserts. But I just learned that what the consider as a prep cook is actually cooking. They said they will teach. But I'll would like some tips so I'll become a better cook. I dont know how to cook. and I'm 18 so I dont have a family.
Asked by Live Free Or Let Me Die - Thu Jul 30 19:27:05 2009 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. First of all, practice at home as you can. Get a recipe book like the red and white checked one from Better Homes and Garden or Fannie Farmer is good too. Pay attn when you are being instructed. I don't know if it is practical to suggest taking notes but if it would not make you look stupid you might consider that or a pocket recorder. Most 'new' cooks tend to over spice and over season things. So beware of that. Next time you ask a question, too, try to pick one thing - Like how do I roast a turkey, make a pie crust or some such like that. This is such a general question it is hard to know what to answer. ;) Good LUCK!
Answered by Jill M - Thu Jul 30 19:33:24 2009

How does knowing that different ways of cooking potatoes produce different tastes help and who does it help?
Q. Im doing a science fair project and I need to know who (e.g. cooks) my experiment helps and how. Im not exactly expert on cooking so I have no idea. I guess it will benefit them that they know how to cook and when to cook their potatoes for certain results but it needs to be a lot more detailed. I want to show at least a basic understanding for cooking so could someone help me please? Thank you so much! PLease answer ASAP!!!
Asked by delilah123 - Wed Jan 20 16:25:06 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Knowing that info about potatoes and their "tastes" and more, will help anyone who cooks (chefs, home cooks, cooks for the military or schools, etc.). I suppose it could also help eaters know why the potatoes they just ate weren't as good as they might have been for at least one reason. However, knowing the *tastes* of various potatoes is much less obvious and important than knowing their *starch content* (and therefore their characteristics and *texture* when cooked) because knowing that will let the cook know at least which cooking methods will be better suited to the basic two types of potatoes (high starch and low starch). If a particular type of potato is cooked in a "wrong" way, its texture will probably not be what is expected or… [cont.]
Answered by Diane B. - Wed Jan 20 17:20:05 2010

How hard is cooking your own meals in college?
Q. I plan on getting an apartment style dorm with a full kitchen (shared with three other people). I will only have a bike to go groceries with, but will probably be able to find a ride. Is it stressful to take time to cook with classes and such? I have some cooking experience but not a whole bunch, but I will learn a lot during the summer. Please share how easy/hard it is to not have a meal plan.
Asked by penguin10 - Sun Feb 7 16:24:12 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it's as easy as making Stir Fry with chicken and rice...you should try it (it's very good and my favorite)...but be careful on your bike (you know cars, people, and bears (lol) )...try making easy cook meals for your friends then try your own special meal...may GOD be with you in college
Answered by Metri - Sun Feb 7 16:39:26 2010