KanoasDestiny
Well-Known Member
I have always been one of those people that if it isn't frozen, microwavable, a top ramen or a grilled cheese sandwich, I wouldn't make it. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I have had a really bad habit of eating out the past few years. So much so, that my husband and I both shudder at the thought of which fast food place we want to eat at now. We've worn ourselves out, and we have a huge selection of fast food joints within a five minute drive (KFC, Arby's, Carls Jr, In & Out, Burger King, McDonalds, Jack in the Box, Del Taco, Taco Bell, Dominos, the list goes on).
So now I've made the decision that I'm gonna cook. :new_shocked: I am obsessed with collecting easy recipes and have just over 350 now, and still counting. But I have yet to start making any. I need motivation!!! I have the time, I just lack the urge. I've gained so much weight, and I hate to think of all the things that people do to the food in restaurants (I used to work at Carl's Jr :smileypuke: ). I NEED to do this, and I plan on adding lots of fruits and veggies to the meals.
: But I have questions....
I keep seeing "grated Parmesan cheese" everywhere. What is this??? Is it actual cheese that you grate yourself or is it the dried packet stuff you get at a pizza place?
Do you have to use fresh herbs and spices, or can you substitute dried spices for most things? Also can red onion be substituted for white onion? I hate cutting onions!!!
Is there anyway to mask the smell of something? Every since I was a small child, I get horrid headaches when I smell raw celery. I have to avoid it at all costs. But I love cooked celery and would like to add it to soups and roasts. How can I do this? I was thinking that I can wear vicks under my nose? :bgrin
I have more questions but can't think of any right now. Any help/advice would be GREATLy appreciated!
So now I've made the decision that I'm gonna cook. :new_shocked: I am obsessed with collecting easy recipes and have just over 350 now, and still counting. But I have yet to start making any. I need motivation!!! I have the time, I just lack the urge. I've gained so much weight, and I hate to think of all the things that people do to the food in restaurants (I used to work at Carl's Jr :smileypuke: ). I NEED to do this, and I plan on adding lots of fruits and veggies to the meals.
I keep seeing "grated Parmesan cheese" everywhere. What is this??? Is it actual cheese that you grate yourself or is it the dried packet stuff you get at a pizza place?
Do you have to use fresh herbs and spices, or can you substitute dried spices for most things? Also can red onion be substituted for white onion? I hate cutting onions!!!
Is there anyway to mask the smell of something? Every since I was a small child, I get horrid headaches when I smell raw celery. I have to avoid it at all costs. But I love cooked celery and would like to add it to soups and roasts. How can I do this? I was thinking that I can wear vicks under my nose? :bgrin
I have more questions but can't think of any right now. Any help/advice would be GREATLy appreciated!