Simple Recipe for Beginners?

What is a simple recipe I can use to start cooking, nothing too simple but with some degree of difficulty like a Bacon Carbonara (no eggs) or some chicken recipe like a Mediterranean Shish Tawook. Recipe lists and ideas would be great, thanks!Simple Recipe for Beginners?
BACON CARBONARA



4-6 bacon slices, diced

3 tbsp. chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 c. heavy cream

8 oz. thin spaghetti or fettuccine

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 tsp. ground pepper

2 tbsp. chopped parsley





In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon about 3 minutes or until limp. Add onion; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until bacon is browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Stir in cream; bring just to boiling point. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes. Keep warm.



Add cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, pepper and parsley to cream mixture. Toss to coat spaghetti well. Serves 4-6. Prep time: about 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-15 minutes.





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Mediterranean Shish Taouk



500 g/1 lb boneless chicken 1 pieces

1 onion cut into 8 pieces

MARINADE

2 eggs

1/2 cup yogurt

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 large onion grated

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

2 tsp dried thyme or oregano

2 tsp Lebanese spice powder

1 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin

1 tsp red chilli powder or paprika

1 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp garam masala, optional

4 tbsp oil





Beat yogurt till smooth Add all the other ingredients of the marinade.

Add chicken and pieces of onion.

Keep aside covered for atleast 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Oil the barbecue plate/rack.

Preheat barbecue to medium heat.

Cook the chicken on the lightly oiled barbecue for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender.







Hope i helped :]
I started with homemade cookies when I was like... 10. Maybe look up some easy recipes to make.



Like.. go to google and look up 'Easy brownies' or 'Easy Dinner ideas' Something like that, than start going into more difficult things like spaghetti or something. Don't be afraid to mess up, that's mostly what cooking is about. Making mistakes %26amp; learning from them. Any more questions just message me. :)



Here are a few things you can make.--

- Tuna Casserole

- Baked Pesto Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta and French Bread

- Chili Coke Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

- Bacon and Cheese Quiche with Home Fried Potatoes

- Honey Pecan Pork Chops with Baked Sweet Potatoes and Buttered Brocolli

- Easy Chicken Stroganoff with Tossed Salad and Italian Bread

- Bubble PizzaSimple Recipe for Beginners?
Beef Stew.

1kg (2lb) Beef Steak.

25g (1 oz.) Flour.

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Oil.

2 Sliced onions.

1 Beef Oxo cube.

Cup boiling water.

4 Diced Potatoes.

1 Diced Carrot.

1 Diced Turnip.

Remove fat from beef and cut into bite sized pieces and rolled in seasoned flour. Brown in batches in the oil and place in a pot.

Fry off the onions and add to meat.

Add the stock cube and water and scrape all of the good bits from the fry pan and add to the meat and onions.

Stir together and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Add diced vegetables 陆 hour before serving.

Thicken as required.
Hi there. If you want an easy and quick Asian snack, try my (canned) tuna spring rolls. An easy but impressive side dish: roast rosemary potatoes. And for a main course, baked baby back ribs or perhaps a chili con carne dish.



All these are easy to prepare and cook but look impressive when served.Simple Recipe for Beginners?
Do you have access to, or can you buy a bottle of marsala wine? If so, this is delicious. http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1639,140鈥?/a>
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