Author Topic: help me cook (beginner cooking thread) (Read 2594 times)

Kat Kid · « **on:** August 16, 2016, 09:37:40 PM »

I am looking to do more vegetable steaming, should I get a bamboo steamer or what kind of steamer should I get?

The Big Train · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:59:11 PM »

They have disposable steamers at the store. Pretty easy to use just put the bag in the microwave and leave the veggies inside. Then take out the bag after the timer goes off and you have some pretty good steamed veggies.

Once you eat you can throw the bag away and just buy a new bag when you want more steamed veggies.

pissclams · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:38:00 PM »

lol @ vegetables

Tobias · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:48:33 PM »

i steamed some vegetables once. lol at wasting money on something you'll use once before you die

Asteriskhead · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:28:36 PM »

The set of pots and pans my mother gave me had a steamer thingy that came with it. I like to steam broccoli. When my cousin was a very young child she referred to cauliflower as white broccoli.

CNS · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2016, 08:47:22 PM »

There is a strainer that collapses on itself when not in use, but when open, it can fit most sauce pans. They're lie 4 bucks and my last one lasted 10plus yrs. That said, steaming isn't where the flavor is. Chop basically any veg into 1/2" chuncks, toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, then put on a foil lined cookie tray and bake at 350 deg for 30-45 min. It is fantastic with basically anything.

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Cire · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2016, 08:58:38 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 17, 2016, 08:47:22 PM

There is a strainer that collapses on itself when not in use, but when open, it can fit most sauce pans. They're lie 4 bucks and my last one lasted 10plus yrs. That said, steaming isn't where the flavor is. Chop basically any veg into 1/2" chuncks, toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, then put on a foil lined cookie tray and bake at 350 deg for 30-45 min. It is fantastic with basically anything.

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I have one, great for any type of steaming.

We mostly roast veggies, boil for the kids.

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star seed 7 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2016, 09:01:01 PM »

Quote from: CNS on August 17, 2016, 08:47:22 PM

There is a strainer that collapses on itself when not in use, but when open, it can fit most sauce pans. They're lie 4 bucks and my last one lasted 10plus yrs. That said, steaming isn't where the flavor is. Chop basically any veg into 1/2" chuncks, toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, then put on a foil lined cookie tray and bake at 350 deg for 30-45 min. It is fantastic with basically anything.

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This is a great protip. My mom does corn this way and it's so delicious. I'm sure other veggies are the same

catastrophe · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2016, 09:57:46 PM »

Steamers can still be good in their own right. My biggest recommendation is to get something that is 100% dishwasher safe (maybe silicone). They can be a pain to clean depending on what you steam. My favorite wings recipe (Alton Brown) utilizes steaming then baking, but you want to clean it thoroughly afterwards. This might not help you on your quest to eat more vegetables.

GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:28:25 AM »

Kk it's pretty hard to burn eggs, that is what I started my cooking career with.

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GregKSU1027 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:28:56 AM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 16, 2016, 09:37:40 PM

I am looking to do more vegetable steaming, should I get a bamboo steamer or what kind of steamer should I get?

What kind does HCBS use?

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ChiComCat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:30:41 AM »

Get a rice cooker with a steaming option.

Tobias · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:37:47 AM »

that's what i used for that one time i stupidly steamed vegetables

CNS · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:49:56 AM »

Quote from: ChiCat on August 18, 2016, 08:30:41 AM

Get a rice cooker with a steaming option.

This would be a good.option if you cook dumplings and such too.

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catastrophe · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:29:14 AM »

Collecting appliances can be dangerous unless you have the kitchen/cabinet space. Be responsible.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:31:16 AM »

Quote from: pissclams on August 16, 2016, 10:38:00 PM

lol @ vegetables

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Canary · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:39:48 AM »

Quote from: CNS on August 17, 2016, 08:47:22 PM

There is a strainer that collapses on itself when not in use, but when open, it can fit most sauce pans. They're lie 4 bucks and my last one lasted 10plus yrs. That said, steaming isn't where the flavor is. Chop basically any veg into 1/2" chuncks, toss with a little olive oil and sea salt, then put on a foil lined cookie tray and bake at 350 deg for 30-45 min. It is fantastic with basically anything.

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I do that as well, and it is always good especially zucchini and squash. I usually add tomatoes and onions and different kinds of peppers to it. It works well to do this and then put them on the grill in a grilling pan. Great every time!

Dub · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:45:46 AM »

Is this a cooking thread or a how to make vegetables warm thread?

CNS · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:55:45 AM »

Post your question on either, Dub.

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HerrSonntag · « **Reply #19 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:32:11 AM »

depending on how many veggies you're trying to cook, you can do one or 2 servings really well in the microwave.

Take your veggies and cut them up into medallions or strips (or do nothing if they are already relatively thin/flat) and lay them out on several sheets of damp paper towel (just pull out 3-5 sheets in a row, crumple, run under the tap, squeeze, unfold) drizzle some olive oil on the veggies (to get to flavor town, skip for lo-cal steaming) and salt. roll the whole thing up and microwave for 1- 5 minutes, depending on how much you're trying to steam.

Really good steamed veggies, no pot, no boiling water, no steam tray. Adapted from another AB recipe, but i can attest this works with most any veggie
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/steamed-asparagus-recipe.html

Tobias · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:32:23 AM »

vegetables warm thread I think

sys · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:36:13 AM »

warming vegetables thread or steaming whatever thread is the question.

The Big Train · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:54:21 AM »

My advice was for steaming veggies since the melt water from the veggies is super heated in the microwave, so they are not just warm

Kat Kid · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:12:20 PM »

ok.

new topic.

I want to make some home made soups. I have a recipe for a tomato basil and I have a potato soup recipe down, but I am looking for a big hearty veggie soup that I could try. What are the secrets to a great soup stock? What do I need to know? Bones? What?

ChiComCat · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:37:18 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 18, 2016, 12:12:20 PM

ok.

new topic.

I want to make some home made soups. I have a recipe for a tomato basil and I have a potato soup recipe down, but I am looking for a big hearty veggie soup that I could try. What are the secrets to a great soup stock? What do I need to know? Bones? What?

Reduce a bunch

Author Topic: help me cook (beginner cooking thread) (Read 2594 times)

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