dudes that cook?

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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I'm one hell of a good cook. Pretty sure I snagged my wife with my cooking skills. And can bake the *kitten* out of a loaf of bread

    Ok I need recipes... Bread baking is probably my weakest thing in the kitchen.

    Ask me about it later, I can give you the science behind it.

    I think I either over kneed or under kneed.... It always tastes good but the texture just isn't what I want.

    Pretty sure you're under-kneading, then. It's REALLY hard to over-knead bread dough. Ask me how I know. :/

    Also, when in doubt, Bread Machine.
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    All the men in my family cook, and are amazing at it! They all have very happy wives :)
  • jha1223
    jha1223 Posts: 141 Member
    Learned how to cook at a young age. My mom, love her as I do, was not the greatest cook. I learned and it really helps to be able to eat right AND make some tasty food.

    When I was younger and single, it was great to be able to have a second date at my place and eat something that looked and tasted good.

    My wife couldn't cook mac n cheese when we met. She is pretty darn good at whipping up some tasty foods now.

    The biggest compliment I have ever been paid was when we had my mother in law's 65th bday party. Asked her what she wanted for her bday and she told me she wanted me to smoke a few briskets and ribs for the party. That was it.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    I'm one hell of a good cook. Pretty sure I snagged my wife with my cooking skills. And can bake the *kitten* out of a loaf of bread

    Ok I need recipes... Bread baking is probably my weakest thing in the kitchen.

    Ask me about it later, I can give you the science behind it.

    I think I either over kneed or under kneed.... It always tastes good but the texture just isn't what I want.

    Pretty sure you're under-kneading, then. It's REALLY hard to over-knead bread dough. Ask me how I know. :/

    Also, when in doubt, Bread Machine.

    I have one but it seems like cheating. :wink:
  • EdwarddeVere
    EdwarddeVere Posts: 178
    I like long walks on the beach... Does that make me weird?
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I use it when I'm feeling lazy. :tongue:
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    I totally gave it up to a dude in college after two dates because for date number 2...he cooked for me. :laugh:

    Take from that what you will.
  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    Not at all, that's awesome. What's your specialty?
    my specialty is definitely desserts. the best ive made so far were snickerdoodle bars. soooo good! made them for my family for christmas and as far as an actual meal goes id have to say the beef in spinach peanut butter sauce (dont knock it till you try it) :)

    Recipes or it didn't happen
    i found the recipe for the snickerdoodle bars online so i can give you that one but the beef in spinach peanutbutter sauce. thats all mine :)
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    My husband is an awesome cook. I'm a very lucky lady:)
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    I'm one hell of a good cook. Pretty sure I snagged my wife with my cooking skills. And can bake the *kitten* out of a loaf of bread

    Ok I need recipes... Bread baking is probably my weakest thing in the kitchen.

    Ask me about it later, I can give you the science behind it.

    I think I either over kneed or under kneed.... It always tastes good but the texture just isn't what I want.

    Pretty sure you're under-kneading, then. It's REALLY hard to over-knead bread dough. Ask me how I know. :/

    Also, when in doubt, Bread Machine.

    Molly is poor and is forced to do it the old fashioned way. :/ One day, though...
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    I use it when I'm feeling lazy. :tongue:

    I go to safeway and buy their english muffin bread when I am lazy. Its so good. Perfect grilled cheese sandwich bread.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member

    Molly is poor and is forced to do it the old fashioned way. :/ One day, though...

    I picked up a brand new one from Goodwill for $15. Check Goodwill every other week or so, they usually have them.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member

    Molly is poor and is forced to do it the old fashioned way. :/ One day, though...

    I picked up a brand new one from Goodwill for $15. Check Goodwill every other week or so, they usually have them.

    Score! Great idea.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I use it when I'm feeling lazy. :tongue:

    I go to safeway and buy their english muffin bread when I am lazy. Its so good. Perfect grilled cheese sandwich bread.

    Touche.
  • barb1241
    barb1241 Posts: 324 Member
    My son is a chef. I don't think HE's weird. so you're prolly also not.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member

    Molly is poor and is forced to do it the old fashioned way. :/ One day, though...

    I picked up a brand new one from Goodwill for $15. Check Goodwill every other week or so, they usually have them.

    Score! Great idea.

    If only they ever had attachments for my stand mixer.... I want a pasta attachment.
  • stratmantl69
    stratmantl69 Posts: 53
    While the wife and I both cook, I'm the one who usually whips up the more "gourmet-style" stuff. She loves it when we have a home-made brunch with my tasty Eggs Florentine as the main entree. And like the others have said, it never hurts to produce the home cooked meal for a date night!! Can't help but gets some brownie points there.................. :tongue:
  • Jaeykub
    Jaeykub Posts: 5 Member
    Nope! Knowing how to cook is bad *kitten*. You don't have to live on ramen noodles and microwaveable dinners. Plus, as the ladies have already said they love it. So cook on!
  • renku
    renku Posts: 182 Member
    I cook and clean, I don't bake anymore, if I bake it, I eat it.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    if I bake it, I eat it.

    I have that problem too
  • Fairy_Farts
    Fairy_Farts Posts: 166 Member
    My boyfriend made a roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and not only was it super delicious, I thought it was a romantic for him to cook for us :heart: He also cleans and to me that's HOT! :love:
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    I cook and clean, I don't bake anymore, if I bake it, I eat it.

    What would be the point of not eating it if you took the time to bake it?!
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    I like to bake... I try to just eat one and send the rest to work or make the teenagers eat it.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    mmmmmmm.. yummy bananaPANCAKES.jpg pancakes
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    mmmmmmm.. yummy bananaPANCAKES.jpg pancakes

    Waffles are better
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    I usually make breakfast, lunch and dinner in the house for the family.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ihavehope2013
    ihavehope2013 Posts: 16
    Nope, not weird. My husband is a cook and it pays the bills. However, he cooks a lot less at home though.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    mmmmmmm.. yummy bananaPANCAKES.jpg pancakes

    Waffles are better

    What she said
  • NobodyInParticular
    NobodyInParticular Posts: 352 Member
    I cook every day, not so much with baking and still working on my grilling.
  • tinajean141
    tinajean141 Posts: 59
    It's all good if a guy cooks or bakes, but he's gotta be able to let me help him because I love to cook/bake as well! :smile:


    The couple that cooks together........uhh, looks together?
    ....I don't know where I'm going with this...

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