Name Your Style

[jglass]

I am curious about the cooking style of all of the new members we have. My style is southern comfort food with a splash of Italian. My little sis says she sounds like Paula Deen and I cook like her. There is nothing I like better than whipping up a batch of crispy buttermilk fried chicken or a pot of risotto.

So what is your style?

 

[sevgi]

I'm very eclectic. At heart, I love Middle Eastern cooking as I grew up with that. So, I tend to go towards that when I plan my meals. I also love Rachael Ray and her 30 minute meal philosophy, so I've sort of tweaked some of my mom's recipes to make it in less time. So, I love the "simple, but flavorful" approach. Nothing fancy!

 

[jglass]

In case I had not said it before welcome to the forum Sevgi. I am going to have to try some middle eastern recipes. I would love to learn to do other styles of cooking.

 

[chubbyalaskagriz]

This is a hard one, Janie.

As a former professional chef, I kinda do everything... or did- when at work, anyway...

My personal "style" at home ranges from the simplest ever "picnic-basket food"- a hodge-podge of chilled items feasted on in a car, on the porch, or in the grass... cheese & crackers, smoked salmon, salami, olives, fruit, a baguette and some cured meats and tapenade or herb mayo... or a steak & salad... roasted chicken & salad... cold fried chicken and slaw... or something Alaskan- salmon, wild game, crab... and always DESSERT too.

When cooking for a gathering at home I like to do soups and berry cobbler/crisp in winter, salads and strawberry shortcake in summer, steaks, pasta, or Alaskan menus.

 

[jpshaw]

I would just have to call mine "Redneck Chic". I cook a lot from scratch since the powers that be have put me on the minimum sodium thingy. I have been eating a lot of venison lately since I did manage to put two in the freezer this year plus people give it to me since it's supposed to be fairly low in sodium, I usually fix traditional meals with it though like sphagetti sauce, soups, meatloaf and today tacos again. I cook a lot of fish and chicken since all thats supposed to be healthy. I can't wait for summer when all the fresh veggies are in season.

 

[The Ironic Chef]

I would just say, " American Home Style". I love to cook and will attempt anything that catches my eye that looks interesting. One of the great things with American cooking, there is just such a great assortment of differences with practically everything that goes onto the table no matter what is being prepared. My pots don't and have never melted but sure have experienced so many different dishes thanks to friends like I have here. Of course credits have to go to those from across the pond too, lol. Origination isn't forgotten.

 

[ricksrealpitbbq]

I'm very basic in my cooking. Usually some sort of meat and potatoes of some sort, macaroni, breads. I'm not into flashy type cooking.