Hey y'all,

I'm getting ready to fix the cauliflower faux mashed potatoes and realized that a lifetime of eating badly has left me deprived of basic cooking skills. How does one cook cauliflower in the microwave? Do you put in a little water so it steams? For how long? This is just humiliating. If I were a 22 year old newlywed, it might be considered "cute", but at 42 it's jiust UGLY!

Thanks!

Leslie

Leslie, this really is incredible ! I dont have an answer to your question, but I just came back to the computer to post virtually the same type of message.

I've been serving ready meals (UK word - Americans call them TV dinners I think?) for the last 17 years of my life, and I've forgotten how to cook
I'm 43 and reading a recipe that said "diced mushrooms" completely threw me!

I was hoping to ask the others here if they can recommend any great (basic) cooking tips sites - SBD is already proving to me that I've lost all my kitchen skills.


Any suggestions anyone?
ps Leslie, I'm 43 if it makes you feel any better

Cooking 101 - Cooking veggies in the Microwave:

Do you have a manual that came with your microwave? I seldom use mine for cooking but think that you would cook cauliflower by doing the following:

Cut the head into florets. Put in a micro-safe dish. Add 2 T. water. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. Zap at medium or high (depends on your wattage) for about three minutes. Test with a sharp knife. If not soft, continue to zap a minute at a time until it is.

I hope this helps.

Julia Child

I'm 44 and don't use the microwave to cook. I steam my veggies in a steamer. Oh and I worked as a cook at a seafood restaurant for years. You're not alone.

Susan

Thank you! I'm sure there will by many stupid questions to follow.

I'm off to create fake potatoes!

Leslie

The only stupid question is the one that is not asked!

Ruth is right, there is no stupid questions. Please ask away.

Somebody will know the answer eventually.
Sarah

The faux mashed potatoes are completed. They turned out pretty good. DH likes them. Now if I can keep him outta them until the rest of dinner is cooked!

Thanks again chickies!

Obviously I messed up my signature. Guess I'll try it one more time!