Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (Full Version)

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid



Message

DarkSteven -> Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 9:41:58 PM)

I asked a woman over for dinner a couple of weeks ago.  I made spaghetti with turkey meatballs and a salad. 

She was stunned.  She'd been married twenty years to a noncooking husband and her dinner invitations since the divorce were all for restaurants.  Almost forty years old and I was the first man to cook for her.

So she was impressed by spaghetti.  Ladies, how much man-cooking would it take to impress you?



gungadin09 -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 9:47:56 PM)

Anything beyond grilled cheese sandwich is pretty impressive.

pam



YSG -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 9:54:56 PM)


Pasta Carbonara:

Ingredients
    1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
    4 eggs, room temperature
    1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
    1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    ground black pepper to taste
    2-3 chicken breasts
Directions

  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Grill chicken until tender. Cut up and set aside. 
  3. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon, chicken, and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.
Serve with Pinot Gregio.

If this doesnt impress her (hell, if this doesnt get you laid), I will turn in my chef's hat and live on a subsitence of microwave TV dinners and small rodents [8D]



LadyPact -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:05:28 PM)

Not sure if I've ever told you these stories, Steven.

MP tried to impress Me with cooking on two different occasions.  He went all out on the grill, doing some great steaks, potatoes, and corn.  The first time I spent the night, he made pancakes, which are My favorite.  When the courting was over, so was the cooking. 

In clip's case, he won Me over with a freshly baked cheesecake.  I'm absolutely crazy for the fondue that he makes, and I adore the Belgium waffles.  That one is not allowed to stop cooking.

I don't have to be impressed with actual cooking.  A man who understands that it's good to take care of a woman by getting her a meal once in a while after a long day doesn't have to make it himself.  If you order Me a pizza or Chinese food, I'm just as content.  In that area, it's the thought behind it.


****  This is no way means that I do not appreciate good cooks.  I'm very easily won with food.



pyroaquatic -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:17:49 PM)

I am not the best cook in the world but I LOVE to cook. I blame Alton Brown for that one. Not only does it save on money it brings some personal satisfaction knowing I can take anything from the fridge and/or pantry and turning it into delectable EATS.

Good Eats! Food Network!

The only thing though is getting the kitchen back to perfection after someone else cooks. Gahh....





Rabbiteen -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:35:00 PM)

I myself, refuse to make anything that's isn't completed by adding milk or zapping in a microwave.
No guy has ever made food for me. :/



DarkSteven -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:38:57 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: YSG


Pasta Carbonara:

Ingredients
    1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
    4 eggs, room temperature
    1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
    1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    ground black pepper to taste
    2-3 chicken breasts
Directions
  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Grill chicken until tender. Cut up and set aside. 
  3. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon, chicken, and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.
Serve with Pinot Gregio.

If this doesnt impress her (hell, if this doesnt get you laid), I will turn in my chef's hat and live on a subsitence of microwave TV dinners and small rodents [8D]


/Requests that Admins remove YSG's account because he makes the rest of us men look bad/



SexyBossyBBW -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:43:12 PM)

I'm very impressed if he is willing, and tries...  If he is willing, but a disaster in the kitchen, than I would be impressed by his ordering and bringing it home.  
I have had men cook during courtship in vanilla, and others cook every time I was over in D/s.   It's definitely something I consider thoughtful, romantic, and sexy.    M




DomMeinCT -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:43:21 PM)


Like LP, I'm impressed someone who cared enough to do it.

Extra points for any decent effort made to plan and execute a balanced meal

More points if when I showed up for dinner, the kitchen didn't look as if a bomb had gone off. [:D]




PyrotheClown -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:55:01 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

quote:

ORIGINAL: YSG


Pasta Carbonara:

Ingredients
    1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
    4 eggs, room temperature
    1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
    1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    ground black pepper to taste
    2-3 chicken breasts
Directions
  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Grill chicken until tender. Cut up and set aside. 
  3. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon, chicken, and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.
Serve with Pinot Gregio.

If this doesnt impress her (hell, if this doesnt get you laid), I will turn in my chef's hat and live on a subsitence of microwave TV dinners and small rodents [8D]


/Requests that Admins remove YSG's account because he makes the rest of us men look bad/


So I guess I should keep my beef bourguignon recipe to myself



Outlier2 -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:57:07 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: LadyPact

Not sure if I've ever told you these stories, Steven.

The first time I spent the night, he made pancakes, which are My favorite. 



LadyPact,  Here are some thoughts for you and other pancake lovers.

Take any relatively firm fruit and slice it very thin.  Then mix the pancake batter
just a little on the thin side.  First pour a pancake, then quickly place the slices
of the fruit into it, then cover the slices with more batter.  Then pour the next one.

You will end up with slightly thick pancakes which have a warm fruit center.

Some of my favorite combinations are:

Banana slices with ground up walnuts in the batter.
Apple slices with cinnamon in the batter
strawberries, blueberries, or raisins. 
And my current favorite, pear slices.
Use any left over slices to garnish when serving.

In addition to being delicious you need less butter and no
syrup because the juice balances the dough.  Enjoy!
And if you come up with more combinations, please share.



PyrotheClown -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 10:58:45 PM)

or the other two easy-to-make crack-foodcain

pesto and/or mole



PyrotheClown -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 11:00:22 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Outlier2

quote:

ORIGINAL: LadyPact

Not sure if I've ever told you these stories, Steven.

The first time I spent the night, he made pancakes, which are My favorite. 



LadyPact,  Here are some thoughts for you and other pancake lovers.

Take any relatively firm fruit and slice it very thin.  Then mix the pancake batter
just a little on the thin side.  First pour a pancake, then quickly place the slices
of the fruit into it, then cover the slices with more batter.  Then pour the next one.

You will end up with slightly thick pancakes which have a warm fruit center.

Some of my favorite combinations are:

Banana slices with ground up walnuts in the batter.
Apple slices with cinnamon in the batter
strawberries, blueberries, or raisins. 
And my current favorite, pear slices.
Use any left over slices to garnish when serving.

In addition to being delicious you need less butter and no
syrup because the juice balances the dough.  Enjoy!
And if you come up with more combinations, please share.


Trail mix is allways a good call when camping(with some easy just add water pancake mix of course)



LadyPact -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 11:01:05 PM)

Thanks for the pancake tips.  I'm very strange, as I'd rather have Mine without syrup.  (This is the part where people look at Me like I'm nuts.)  The strawberries would be a hit, as well as the blueberries.  Raspberries would be a thought, too.



PyrotheClown -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 11:02:45 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: LadyPact

Thanks for the pancake tips.  I'm very strange, as I'd rather have Mine without syrup.  (This is the part where people look at Me like I'm nuts.)  The strawberries would be a hit, as well as the blueberries.  Raspberries would be a thought, too.

Damn dirty crepe eater


Do it the Merican way...shit load of peanut butter and maplesyrup dammit



YSG -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/29/2010 11:03:18 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

quote:

ORIGINAL: YSG


Pasta Carbonara:

Ingredients
    1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
    4 eggs, room temperature
    1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
    1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    ground black pepper to taste
    2-3 chicken breasts
Directions
  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. Grill chicken until tender. Cut up and set aside. 
  3. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon, chicken, and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.

Serve with Pinot Gregio.

If this doesnt impress her (hell, if this doesnt get you laid), I will turn in my chef's hat and live on a subsitence of microwave TV dinners and small rodents [8D]


/Requests that Admins remove YSG's account because he makes the rest of us men look bad/



Hey now! Im sharing a recipie with you so you can look good for your lady friend. Im willing to teach you other recipies too.



PyrotheClown -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/30/2010 12:14:43 AM)

I guess for some gals, a man you can cook a good meal for a gal is like a gal who can give good head and a back rub for a man



ModTwentyOne -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/30/2010 12:31:03 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: DarkSteven

/Requests that Admins remove YSG's account because he makes the rest of us men look bad/




We shall have to respectfully decline your request.




GreedyTop -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/30/2010 12:40:52 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: PyrotheClown


quote:

ORIGINAL: LadyPact

Thanks for the pancake tips.  I'm very strange, as I'd rather have Mine without syrup.  (This is the part where people look at Me like I'm nuts.)  The strawberries would be a hit, as well as the blueberries.  Raspberries would be a thought, too.

Damn dirty crepe eater


Do it the Merican way...shit load of peanut butter and maplesyrup dammit


oh hell yeah.. waffles w/ PB and syrup.. HEAVEN!!

I've been very lucky in the choices of men over the years, at least as far as culinary skills go (even if nothing else..LOL).

I was engaged to a master chef for a while (until he got killed by a drunk driver), and every guy I've ever been seriously involved with has had mad kitchen skillz...

hmm.. common denominator.. perhaps I should reconsider dating guys with kitchen talent.. lol

ETA: *tacklehugs to 21*



blacksword404 -> RE: Ladies, how much cooking does it take to impress you? (12/30/2010 12:42:12 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: PyrotheClown



So I guess I should keep my beef bourguignon recipe to myself


I am going to try and make Chateaubriand. Only problem is I have no idea how its supposed to taste. I am not even going to try to make French pastries.



Page: [1] 2 3 4 5   next >   >>

Valid CSS!




Collarchat.com © 2025
Terms of Service Privacy Policy Spam Policy
4.296875E-02