Rubbish husband

confuseddad_2 · 21 September 2009 at 1:10PM

hello guys. I have a wonderful wife who does all the cooking and is always on to me to cook. Can you suggest a site or some basic recipes that i could surprise her with. Not to confident in the pots and pans area but going to give it a go.

We are vegaterians.

Thanks

Quillion · 21 September 2009 at 1:22PM

Hello and welcome.

How advanced are you ?

There are lots of recipies you can do

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1956915&highlight=vegetarian+recipes

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=907357&highlight=vegetarian+recipes

That should help you out and if your stuck come back and ask questions. Good luck and remember even beans on toast is great when you don't have to make it yourself xx

Seakay · 21 September 2009 at 2:22PM

Borrow "Cheap and Easy" by Rose Elliot from the library - it's a great book full of simple vegetarian recipes, and also tells you how to cut down recipes for four to two or one if you want to.
If you get on with her style then you might want to invest in your own copy!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0722539487/sr=8-1/qid=1253539279/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1253539279&sr=8-1&seller=

juliapenguin · 21 September 2009 at 2:28PM

I agree with Seakay but this edition is cheaper:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0722531176/ref=ed_oe_p_olp

It's a wonderful book - everything is so simple and really delicious.

Chris25 · 21 September 2009 at 2:36PM

http://www.ehow.com/video_2335046_introduction-easy-vegetarian-recipes.html step-by-step easy veggie dishes

I think you've already proved you're not a rubbish husband

mummysaver · 21 September 2009 at 2:55PM

What sort of food do you both enjoy eating? If there is anything particular you'd like help with then just post and someone will happily give you step by step instructions if you need them!

Veggie dishes that are simple are lasagne, bolognese, mexican style food, stir fries, curry, lots of help and recipes available on here, and everyone is very helpful if you ask questions!

Dave101t · 21 September 2009 at 2:58PM

veggies eh? well at least you dont have to worry about undercooking the food! the bbc web site has alot of good cookery advice

Boodle · 21 September 2009 at 3:56PM

I think that wanting to pull your weight is far from being a "rubbish husband"

I would recommend a look at Cas Clarke's recipe books - try your local library for a copy before splashing out (even though they are usually only a couple of quid on Amazon etc). And I second Quillion's beans on toast comment

Halloway · 21 September 2009 at 3:59PM

I learnt to cook veggie from the original Cranks book (not the 'Entertaining with...' book.)

Caterina · 21 September 2009 at 4:45PM

Hi

first of all congratulations, you don't sound rubbish at all, the rubbish ones are the ones who refuse to help, not someone who just does not have experience, and you sound so willing! Well done!

Anyway, the cheapest way to get vegetarian and vegan recipes is to approach the Vegetarian Society http://www.vegsoc.org/
The Vegan society http://www.vegansociety.com/home.php
Viva http://www.viva.org.uk/
They all have amazingly varied info online but also can send you out hard copy booklets with simple and easy recipes.

Best of luck!

Caterina

23rdspiral · 21 September 2009 at 4:55PM

bravo you! i agree that asking for help and wanting to help her out is FAR from useless. she's lucky.

i've some good veggie cookbooks, but when i want simple inspiration, i always go back to the Really Easy Student Cook Book. whilst you're at the library, see if they have any student cookbooks. i still use mine from 10yrs ago - they are good because they focus things you probably have in already and on easy to prepare things, with a large selection of vegetarian meals, so may be a good place to start out with cooking...

good luck!

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