how people learn to cook ?

Caleb Chapman:

Brian Freedland: just buy the bisquik shake n' pour stuff, mix it per instructions and then:make griddle or pan about med- med high in temp and pour pancakes in one motion, in the center letting the mix fan out on the griddle. Let cook for 3-5 mins depending on how big you made them, you are looking for the top to be all bubbly, when there are bubbles throughout, flip and continue to cook for 3-5 more mins til cooked through, DO NOT push down. Use butter while cooking for flavor and color, but not enough to fry the cakes!...Show more

Elvin Weichbrodt: I learned from my grandmother. I used to spend weekends with her, so learned some things that she didn't even teach her daughters. Right now I'm the keeper of the family cooking secrets. I hope I can pass them down to my granddaughter, because my daughter isn't at all interested in cooking.

Rana Rudell: I learned at first from my mother, who had the patience of a saint. She let us in the! kicthcen when we were very young and gave us pie crust scraps and stuff to make our own (very nasty cookies) from. The wonderful woman even ate those horrible things and said they were good. Then she taught us small things like peeling potatoes and carrots. Then it went on from there. I too, by 11 or 12 could prepare an entire meal. My daughter, who is 13 is really learning now, and so many things I prepare have no recipes. It's just the way you do it, but it's not written down. So just try some cookbooks, and add your own flavor to the food. You start with basic, easy meals, and work your way up from there....Show more

Rosalyn Olivera: Find out good recipes online and follow it step by step.Go and take cookery classes.Watch some recipe cookery shows on television.Best of luck.

Bailey Lares: There's not much to it really, they are too delicate for anything other than a quick sear..u could use an infused oil for a twist, but just a small fry pan with a go! od olive oil and I finish it with a pat of garlic butter. Med ! hi heat about 3min a side, s&p after..

Giovanni Malool: I would love to do a fun illustrated cookbook for kids. i got into cooking and baking as a child and it thrilled and delighted me and now I'm studying to be a pastry chef and I would love to help kids discover the joy of the kitchen.

Malissa Porth: i need to learn how to make good pancakes.

Bettye Arre: get a smoking hot apn add S/P TT add evoo palce scallops in pan let set for four minutes donot move let the get a crust the flip cook for four more minutes

Alden Sabio: There are many ways to learn. Some read cookbooks, go to a cooking school, read on the internet, watch TV shows about cooking, or have a friend or relative teach them. I personally taught myself how to cook, and I make up most of my recipes as well. The trick to being a good cook is to not be afraid to experiment. Cooking is an art and everybody has their own way of doing it. Above all, the secret to being a great cook is ! just to have fun while you're cooking!...Show more

Oscar Waddups: Us southern gals start out in the kitchen as soon as we can drag a chair over to the counter to help mamaw with the meal. As time goes on, the older adults pass on more tasks to us kids. By the time I was in 7th grade, I could fix an entire meal for my family ( traditional southern cooking of course)

Adrian Paraz: NOT mebut here http://www.cookbookpeople.com/

Shelley Stevens: i would love it...because i cant find cheap healthy meals kids will eat.ive begged and begged for this by food network

Dorris Homola: My Mother,Then recipes & cook books & then start experimenting with different foods... Test them on your friends.

Nestor Klan: Pan searing is the way to go.Make sure you start with dry scallops. Pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.Get your pan hot, add a bit of oil and a bit of butter.Place the scallops in the pan and leave them alone.Do not touch them unt! il it is time to turn them You can see how they are cooking the color w! ill change as they cook. When the color change is about 1/4 the way up the scallop turn it over and to the same for that side. Leave it alone and watch the cooking process. The second side will not take as long as the first.Remove from the pan. Add a bit of lemon juice to the pan to make a quick sauce. Pour over the scallops. If you want to add shallots to the sauce add them before you add the lemon juice and let them soften.A side of risotto or a pilaf would be wonderful....Show more

Sol Allphin: All of the advise is good except some of the times. Sea scallops - the big ones - are best when they are seared on the outside and about medium rare on the inside. Soft, smooth and buttery. That's more like the 1 1/2 minutes per side that one said. 4 minutes per side is a recipe for making rubber. Salt, pepper and then I make a pan sauce after. Lemon-ginger is a favorite at my house.

Stormy Beliard: It doesn't take too much to make yummy scallops! :) You c! an bake them, pan-fry them, and then eat them plain or serve over rice or noodles. Pan-fry http://www.food.com/recipe/how-scallops-are-suppos... or http://www.food.com/recipe/pan-seared-scallops-134... --depending on if you want them breaded or not. Oven bake: http://www.food.com/recipe/legal-seafood-style-bak......Show more

Dorinda Metzer: Easy Weekend PancakesMakes about 25 Silver Dollar Pancakes, enough for two people1½ cups soymilk1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons oil1 cup spelt (or all-purpose*) flourâ…" cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon extract, any flavor (I used orange, but vanilla is a no-brainer)1-2 tablespoons water, to thin batter if needed*If using only all-purpose flour for this recipe, you may need to add more liquid. Regular flour absorbs more moisture than spelt.Add soymilk to your blender. Add remaining ingredients except the water and blend for a few seconds until combined. Scrape down any dry flour stuck to th! e side of the jar and blend again. Place the top on the blender and ref! rigerate overnight. You can also use the batter immediately.In the morning, place the blender back on the base and add 1-2 tablespoons of water, blend to mix. This re-thins the batter that had thickened overnight.Preheat oven to 200ºF, or the lowest setting, and put an oven-safe plate on the middle rack. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. Pour the batter directly into the center of the UNgreased heated pan. I like silver dollar sized pancakes, 2½″ to 3″ in diameter, but you can make any size you want. This batter should create fairly thin pancakes.After a few minutes of cooking, you’ll see the bubbles form and set on the uncooked side of the pancake. The batter will start to set, and it will change color from white to dull yellow. This is when you should flip. If your pancake isn’t brown by this time, turn your heat up. If it is overly brown, your heat is too high. While cooking the pancakes, place the finished ones directly into the oven! on the plate. Stack the pancakes as you go. This will keep the whole stack warm while you’re cooking them.While the pancakes are cooking, feel free to add blueberries, chocolate chips, or anything else you can imagine. Serve with vegan margarine (Earth Balance) and maple syrup.And for a visual:http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss251/mtzimmerm......Show more

Brittanie Zakutney:

Sena Highman: i already have.... you should come to dinner

Rodolfo Merel: i started making stir-fries using cook-in sauce and then began to make other things using jars of sauces like pasta bake. just to get used to the process. then i started substituting the tomato sauce for my own, and then using my own stir-fry sauces.i've just mastered the bechamel sauce so i have very little need for store-bought anything. just start practicing and be confident. take it one step at a time and if u have a friend who can cook - even better, once a week make a night of it....Show more

L! uana Carothers: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/151662/learn_to_cook...He! re's How:Start Simply If you are new to cooking or have limited time, do not begin your cooking experiments with complicated dishes or with recipes that include ingredients that you are unfamiliar with. Follow these simple suggestions: http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongnutrition/ht...I LEARN HOW TO COOK FROM MOM AND DAD....Show more

Floy Fague: There are many ways you can learn to cook. Some people are just naturals when it comes to cooking. I love to experiment when I cook and come up with different meals that I created. A great way to learn to cook is to watch cooking shows on tv. My mom was a great cook so I learned a lot about cooking from her. There are so many cooking books that you can buy. My friend's husband goes to cooking school. I love to cook, but I hate to clean up after.

Hilton Paiva: cover the scallops in a little oil, dry fry them for one and a half mins each side then add a little lemon juice and butter to the pan and serve with fresh bread! , season with black pepper and parsley or chopped chives

Nestor Klan: I started cooking with my grandmothers and mom. I also read a lot of cookbooks and watch the food shows on PBS and food network. I like to do research on the web also. My favorite site is www.allrecipes.com. I really like the feedback section of this site. There are great suggestions from other users on how to improve a recipe or they let you know if it doesn't work. The biggest thing is experiement - they don't always work out, but you learn from that. I like trying new recipes all the time. My husband and son love being my "guinea pigs"....Show more

Garry Ohmen: already have!

Guy Bonamico: use your brain and figure it out for yourself. about half of the dimwits on TV cooking shows have no idea what they are doing or talking about.Most restaurant cooks have no formal training and really are clueless too - and if you really knew what goes on in those kitchens you'd never eat ou! t again.Lots of morons write cookbooks with ridiculously incorrect info! rmation in them too.Not to say there are not good TV cooks, restaurant cooks, and cookbook authors, but just "filter" everything they say / do with common sense.More than anything, try stuff, see what works and what doesn't, figure out why, and try again. Best way to learn...Show more

Clifford Riggleman: I already have ..... plus have over 50 recipes in 2 other books, and having recipes published in Bon Appetit