I'm a 35 year old man, who sadly, doesn't know how to cook. I eat out for almost every meal and my idea of cooking is boiling water for pasta and brewing coffee in the morning. My general thoughts about getting started are to hit the ground running; start cooking some basic recipes and hopefully learn some very basic techniques in the process. I do actually own a range (oven w/ cooktop), assorted pots and pans, and a bunch of knives including a couple of 8 inch chef's knives (one of which is 8" Global G2). I had intended to learn how to cook two years ago but used my career as an excuse not to start trying my hand at cooking. Below is a snapshot of the type of foods that I routinely buy outside my household. My motivation for learning how to cook is lowering my food expenses (eating out in New York is obviously expensive) and to impressive someone that I just started dating. All advice and suggestions are appreciated. I apologize because I'm sure I've posted this in the wrong forum on this site but I'm sure I'll learn my way around shortly. - Rob
breakfast: ham, egg & fresh mozzarella cheese sandwich ($2.95) on a roll OR a bagel ($1.50).
lunch: salad with grilled chicken, chopped tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette dressing ($6.50) OR chicken parm ($6.80).
dinner: chicken burrito with black beans, tomatoes, cheese, rice and guacamole ($5.92).
breakfast: ham, egg & fresh mozzarella cheese sandwich ($2.95) on a roll OR a bagel ($1.50).
lunch: salad with grilled chicken, chopped tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette dressing ($6.50) OR chicken parm ($6.80).
dinner: chicken burrito with black beans, tomatoes, cheese, rice and guacamole ($5.92).