Is cooking a chore for you? Or is it a task you just are not good at? Maybe you already cook but are tired of the same old recipes and need some inspiration?

If so, then this is the place for you! Not only will I present recipes, I'll

also explain exactly how and why something is done. And I'll present recipes in easy step-by-step instructions so even a novice could follow. For example, do you know how to deglaze a pan? This is an easy, important technique and can make the difference between a good home meal and an absolutely superb home meal.

Do you know how to make smooth mashed potatoes rather than the lumpy version? Or did you know that sugar added to tomato sauce does not really cut the acidity it mostly hides the acid taste and that a pinch of baking soda is much more effective?

All these tips and techniques as well as many more will be explained in this website. And, of course, there are and will be many interesting recipes to try all of which I have made several times myself.

Granted, cooking can be a chore but it can also be an art form. It is a time to decompress from a stressful work day and can be the creation of a masterpiece whether preparing a pre-processed box of macaroni and cheese or building a nutritious, tasty soup from scratch.

Approach it with a calm, relaxed attitude, pay attention to detail and take pride in what you create and what you can do... and you will reap the benefits!

So relax, browse to your heart's content and hopefully you will get something good out of this website.

I hope to present the attitude that cooking can be enjoyable...and if you do not know how to cook then maybe this website will give you a good start. At the very least, you will leave here with some new and, hopefully, interesting recipes in hand.

If you wish to contribute a recipe and have your name 'immortalized' on internet, I would be more than happy to post it.

And if you have comments or suggestions please let me know - I consider feedback extremely important!

Enjoy...