Basic cooking class

[Anonymous]

I can't cook. I can swing hard boiled eggs, baked chicken (as in, I can bake it.. seasoning is another story), and simple salads. DH has a new job that will require him to travel more which means I'll have to actually cook every now and then. Can anyone recommend a good basics class? Preferably metro accessible.

[Anonymous]

I don't have any classes to recommend, but can recommend some basic cookbooks. These all have really basic instructions, like how long it takes to cook green beans.

How to Cook Everything (and How to Cook Everything Quickly, or something similar)
http://www.amazon.com/How-Cook-Everything-Simple-Recipes/dp/0471789186/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1307382737&sr=8-2

Fannie Farmer
http://www.amazon.com/Fannie-Farmer-Cookbook-Anniversary/dp/0679450815/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307382714&sr=8-1

Better Homes & Gardens
http://www.amazon.com/Better-Homes-Gardens-Cook-Plaid/dp/0470556862/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307382776&sr=8-1

I am also a fan of the recipes in Real Simple.

Keep dinners simple so you don't get overwhelmed. At first maybe just one hot dish and a salad. Plan ahead so that you have all the ingredients available. Measure carefully and follow the directions--at least until you are comfortable winging it in the kitchen.

A rice cooker can be your friend if you like foods that go well with rice. A crockpot can also be a great tool for getting supper on the table at a reasonable hour when you are the only parent at home.

[Anonymous]

L'academie du cuisine in Bethesda is where I learned to cook years ago. Not sure if it's still open but def look into it.

[Anonymous]

Arlington school district has a great adult continuing education program, with tons of cooking classes. Hughly recommend them. And they are very affordable.

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for the tips! You all are great!

[Anonymous]

How about Netflix-ing cooking shows? Julia Child would be fun as well as informative.

[Anonymous]

How about a chef coming to your house for classes?