20 February 2012

facebook 10k GIVEAWAY! [CLOSED]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the number 10,000, but there are indeed 10,000 followers on Budget Byte's Facebook page! Pretty unbelievable, but I'm happy to have each and every one of you! :D So, to say thanks, let's have a GIVEAWAY!!

I've survived the past 10+ years with just a basic chef's knife, a bread knife, a paring knife or two, and one, yes one, lonely steak knife. But that doesn't mean that you don't deserve more! I want some lucky soul out there to have a really great set of knives for their kitchen. So, I found this set from Chicago Cutlery that has amazing reviews and includes all of the pieces that I would want to have. Oh! And it's available for international shipping! So come one, come all!

Chicago Cutlery 18-Piece Insignia Steel Knife Set with Block and In-Block Sharpener

So this was what I want to know in exchange for a giveaway entry:

What was the first thing that you learned how to cook?

Ramen noodles? PB&J? Mac n' Cheese? And if you can't remember what the first thing was, just tell me what you remember making the most when you were a kid (or adult if you didn't learn until recently) or some fond memory of a first cooking experience!

HOW TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this blog post (at the bottom of the page) answering "What is the first thing that you learned to cook?"

Next, log in to the contest widget below (the box just below "Good Luck!") using either your email or facebook account (so I can contact you if you win).

Click the "Do it!" button in the contest widget, and then the big, green "Enter!" button. Your entry will not be counted unless you click "Enter!"

Good Luck!

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At February 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM , Lauren said...

macaroni and cheese
At February 21, 2012 at 5:34 PM , lisa said...

The first thing I learned to make was homemade pizza and we had it every Sunday night!!!!
At February 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM , Alissa D. said...

The first thing I learned to cook was my Nana's gravy. It would simmer on the stove all Sunday. I make it every month in her honor.
At February 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM , RK Morgan said...

The first thing I ever learned to make was chocolate cake, under the watchful eye of my mum. :) I think that's my first memory of cooking!
At February 21, 2012 at 5:39 PM , Michelle said...

The first thing I ever learned to cook was macaroni and tomato sauce.
At February 21, 2012 at 5:42 PM , ChiGalAlways said...

Lasanga!!
At February 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM , Evy said...

One of the first things I learned to cook was probably cookies. I loved to bake as a kid - and still do today. =)
At February 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM , Anonymous said...

birds nest! a piece of bread with a hole in the middle and a cracked egg inside.
At February 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM , Amy Tlockowski said...

The first thing I ever learned how to make is a tie between homemade macaroni salad and meatballs. My Dad owned a small Italian deli in NY. His mom made all of the salads as well as the meatballs, sausages, etc. I would spend Saturdays in the back helping Gram make the macaroni salad and meatballs. I swear I can make both with my eyes closed. Superb memories abound after reading this contest, Beth. Thank you so much! You're a wonder in the kitchen and inspire so many people who otherwise wouldn't cook to take the plunge and start making meals and memories in the kitchen.
At February 21, 2012 at 5:47 PM , Brigi said...

I think it was scrambled eggs :) This must have been a father daughter event, as he would have scrambled eggs often.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:09 PM , Shayna Terina said...

The first thing that I learned how to cook was Potato Soup.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM , darbishar said...

First thing my sister and I made on our own in the kitchen was cookies, snickerdoodle if memory serves. But once we got older we learned how to make more. I am determined to teach my kids even more then I knew, makes a big difference when you are out on your own for the first time.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM , listeningmom said...

I remember I used to watch a TV show called Mulligan's Stew when I was about 12. They also put out a magazine which happened to have the recipe for the first thing I ever made. It was No-Bake Cookies. You know, the ones with cocoa, peanut butter and oatmeal? So yummy that I'm still making it 34 years later! It also just happened to be the first thing my 12 year old learned to make. Guess we have a little tradition in our house :
At February 21, 2012 at 6:19 PM , Gina said...

The first thing i ever learned to cook was scrambled eggs. My best friend taught me and i couldn't have been more than 5 or 6, and i remember being so proud that i could cook something!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:19 PM , Kappa Curran said...

I first learned how to cook spaghetti, with the sauce being made from tomato paste, tomato sauce, and some spices. I loved the chunks of ground beef in our sauce - yum!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:22 PM , Lauren B said...

First thing I learned to cook was Kraft boxed mac n cheese. When I was younger, I was super picky, so I hated cooking. Mac n cheese was and always will be my favorite. :)
At February 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM , LMI said...

Scrambled eggs!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM , LMI said...

Scrambled eggs!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM , LMI said...

Scrambled eggs!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM , elaiNe said...

Fried eggs, of course! They were easy to make and with a piece of toast on the side, they made the best breakfast!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:33 PM , Laura Odom said...

I have lots of memories being in the kitchen when I was young. For some reason, one of the first things I remember making were "cheese dogs" -- where we put sliced cheese inside a hot dog bun and warmed it up in the microwave. :)
At February 21, 2012 at 6:37 PM , Warm n Wonderful said...

My fondest memories of cooking/baking was the many Sundays my mother did all the baking for the week. The whole time my mum was preparing the goodies, I would playing with some pastry she had given me. At the end, I would roll it out and put a little jam in it and have it baked. That jam turnover was never eaten, because it would always be rock hard, with all that handling! My mum would make one for me and pretend it was the one I had made.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:50 PM , Elizabeth Land said...

I'm embarrassed to say that the first thing I ever cooked was hamburger helper and I somehow managed to turn it into a curdled mess. I've come a long way since then (I was only 6 years old) but I still can't help but wonder how that bad experience didn't ruin cooking for me forever. I'm really glad it didn't!
At February 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM , Emily said...

The first thing I learned how to do in the kitchen was make coffee for my dad (smart man lol). The first real thing I learned how to make was a bagel sandwich with a lender's onion bagel, cream cheese, tomato, and bacon.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:55 PM , Anonymous said...

Grilled cheese sandwiches for me and my brothers.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM , Carys Felton said...

I can't really remember, but I do remember learning how to make cupcakes from scratch with the recipe my Gran used. Tonight I'll be making pancakes for dinner for Pancake Tuesday (that's how Fat Tuesday is celebrated in England and we've always done the same since we moved over when I was a baby). English pancakes are thin like crepes not fluffy like American ones and are traditionally served with fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Yummmm.
At February 21, 2012 at 6:58 PM , Dan B said...

The first thing I learned to cook was scrambled eggs
At February 21, 2012 at 7:03 PM , hannahelastic said...

When we were kids, we had like a betty crocker (or something!) cookbook for kids. I don't remember all of what we made, but my favorite was one where you took bread dough and wrapped it around hershey's kisses and made sort of a cinnamon&sugar-y glaze and baked it. HOLY COW was it great!
At February 21, 2012 at 7:18 PM , no.more.burnin.H2O said...

I use to live on a snack that consisted of a Ritz Cracker topped with cream cheese and an olive. I was a whiz at making those things when I was a child. Recently... I found out that my mom actually let me enter that into a local cookbook contest. Oh the embarrassment that my mom actually submitted my cream cheese and crackers recipe!
At February 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM , no.more.burnin.H2O said...

I use to live on a snack that consisted of a Ritz Cracker topped with cream cheese and an olive. I was a whiz at making those things when I was a child. Recently... I found out that my mom actually let me enter that into a local cookbook contest. Oh the embarrassment that my mom actually submitted my cream cheese and crackers recipe!
At February 21, 2012 at 7:21 PM , Alyse said...

The first thing I remember cooking solo was homemade mac and cheese!
At February 21, 2012 at 7:22 PM , Julia said...

The first thing I remember learning to cook was rice krispie squares with my mom
At February 21, 2012 at 7:34 PM , Jon Cole said...

Lil' smokies. I was a total sucker for those tiny hot dogs, for whatever reason. Second thing I ever learned to cook? Lil' pigs in a blanket.
At February 21, 2012 at 7:37 PM , Erin said...

The first thing I remember cooking by myself is spaghetti and meat sauce.
At February 21, 2012 at 7:39 PM , Anonymous said...

Rice pilaf :), I am really good at it.
At February 21, 2012 at 7:42 PM , Becky Milstead said...

A grilled cheese sandwich was the first thing I learned to "cook". :-)
At February 21, 2012 at 7:58 PM , Former Skinny Girl said...

One of the first things I learned to cook was boxed macaroni and cheese when I was 8 and home alone. It didn't go so well when I forgot to check on the noodles. My mom came home to a kitchen full of burnt and rubbery noodles because the water had evaporated from the pot! I still remember getting in trouble :)
At February 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM , Anonymous said...

Pancakes
At February 21, 2012 at 8:28 PM , Amy said...

I first learned to bake chocolate chip cookies...good old recipe on the back of the Nestle bag!
At February 21, 2012 at 8:35 PM , Leeanne G said...

I first learned to make brownies from the box! I was so proud of myself :)
At February 21, 2012 at 9:05 PM , kitblu said...

What an interesting question. I have thought about this a lot. I learned to cook only 3 things when I lived at home - an omelet, bacon and a grilled cheese sandwich. Why this is interesting is because I can no longer make an omelet, I am vegetarian and I have had to learn to make a grilled cheese sandwich in a skillet as I don't have the "press" that I used in the family home.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM , Magie said...

Grilled Cheese sandwiches!
At February 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM , Carol said...

Fried rice with an egg
At February 21, 2012 at 9:17 PM , MicheleP said...

I bought a Sunset "Cooking for Two" cookbook and learned to make a Chicken Parmesan in the microwave. It involved heating oil in a glass dish to screamingly, and likely unsafe, temperatures in the microwave, to sear the chicken. If only I had known how much easier it would have been to do this on the stovetop!!!
At February 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM , elyse said...

probably bisquick pancakes or french toast with my dad.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM , Ariana O. said...

the first thing I learned to cook was mac and cheese. Mmm, such a good meal after school.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:34 PM , Susan T said...

The first thing I learned how to cook was hard boiled eggs.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:45 PM , Mary E. said...

The first thing I learned to cook was breaded pork patties straight from the grocery store freezer. My husband and I were so hungry after our wedding and that's what I cooked.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:55 PM , amrose said...

The first thing I learned to cook was my grandma's banana bread!
At February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM , Stephanie said...

My dad taught me to make a grilled cheese sandwich. He even flipped it without a spatula, I still can't do that. But I have dressed up my grilled cheese sandwich a lot since then.
At February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM , Stephanie said...

My dad taught me to make a grilled cheese sandwich. He even flipped it without a spatula, I still can't do that. But I have dressed up my grilled cheese sandwich a lot since then.
At February 21, 2012 at 10:02 PM , amm said...

I learned to bake a lot more before I ever really cooked anything (even including "crackers" once, when I forgot to put the sugar in the sugar cookies!!!) But the first thing that I probably ever actually cooked was scrambled eggs.
At February 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM , Karen said...

I remember making "grilled" peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with my brother, (just like grilled cheese but with pb&j), eggs with my mom, and pancakes with my dad. Also, cookies! No idea what order I learned to make all this in though...
At February 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM , D-Von said...

The first thing I learned to cook was scrambled eggs, pretty easy but still took me a couple of tries.
At February 21, 2012 at 10:31 PM , L. Boyd said...

First thing I learned to "cook" was Korean rice in a rice cooker,
L. Boyd
At February 21, 2012 at 10:34 PM , L. Boyd said...

First thing I learn to cook was Korean rice in a rice cooker
At February 21, 2012 at 10:35 PM , MarkG said...

Mac and cheese
At February 21, 2012 at 10:42 PM , Jenny said...

The first thing I learned to cook myself was toast!
At February 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM , Margo said...

Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwiches, YUM...
At February 21, 2012 at 10:45 PM , BigGahoona said...

I can't remember the first thing...it seems like I've always been cooking. It's something I've always loved to do. By the time I was 10 I was a pretty accomplished baker and I was cooking entire meals for the family. I guess one of the things I made a lot were cookies - chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips were a favorite.
At February 21, 2012 at 10:46 PM , Nicole said...

The first thing I learned to cook was probably kraft dinner (aka kraft macaroni and cheese)
if that wasn't it, it was microwave nachos. just nachos with cheese and salsa, and put it in the microwave till it's all melty and yummy. alternatives include adding imitation crab meat, sour cream or cut up peppers.
so good!
At February 21, 2012 at 11:16 PM , Valery said...

The first thing I learned to cook was mac & cheese. But my first real dinner was a parmiagano chicken that I cooked for friends and I still remember my roommates and I hovering around the chicken to make sure it was cooked thoroughl :)
At February 21, 2012 at 11:46 PM , Anonymous said...

Rice a Roni!
At February 21, 2012 at 11:50 PM , Carrie said...

The thing I remember making the most as a little girl is homemade pizza. Being the youngest of six, homemade pizza was the way to make EVERYONE happy!!
At February 21, 2012 at 11:54 PM , Anonymous said...

Pasta. I had the whole process down by second grade, from turning on the stovetop to draining it. Thinking back on it, it may not have been completely safe, but I was the one who wanted to do it and it made my parents' lives a little bit easier.
At February 22, 2012 at 12:11 AM , chanzlikwilcox said...

The first thing I remember learning to cook was a "hole in one." Cut out the center of a piece of bread and put the bread in a skillet. Crack an egg into the whole of the bread and cook until desired doneness. I won a blue ribbon for my 4H presentation of it at the county fair. :-)
At February 22, 2012 at 12:13 AM , Rachel said...

Definitely scrambled eggs with my grandma. She taught me how to separate eggs that day too.
At February 22, 2012 at 12:36 AM , Louann said...

The first thing I learned to cook was chocolate chip cookies! :D
At February 22, 2012 at 12:52 AM , Sarah said...

I think I was cooking grilled cheese and ramen before this but the first recipe I learned was meat sauce. Mom showed me. Still can't get it like her's though.
At February 22, 2012 at 2:37 AM , Katie said...

One of the first things I remember making with my mom or my oldest sister were Cream Cheese Cookies (round little cookies that have half a candied cherry pressed into the top and are then rolled in powdered sugar). One of our favorite holiday traditions!
At February 22, 2012 at 6:23 AM , Namadriel said...

Not sure if it counts as cooking, but I first learned to heat up cream of mushroom soup. It required measuring out milk, so it probably counts. It was important to heat it on the stove instead of the microwave. Somehow, it tasted much better that way.
At February 22, 2012 at 6:24 AM , Carmen said...

The first thing I learned to cook was spaghetti and parmesan. My mom used to make it all the time and I picked it up from her.
At February 22, 2012 at 6:34 AM , Tamara Dozier said...

The first thing I can remember learning to cook was little cakes in my Easy Bake oven. ... :)
At February 22, 2012 at 6:35 AM , Sarah G said...

Pasta with lemon juice and parmesan
At February 22, 2012 at 6:43 AM , Anonymous said...

The first thing i remember learning make was cheese and crackers with my mom. Later when she got me my first cook book. she taught me how to make the oatmeal cookies from it. I still have the cook book and now my daughter has it.
At February 22, 2012 at 7:05 AM , Anonymous said...

The first thing i learned to cook was sauteed chicken and veggies. I studied abroad by myself in Ireland without knowing how to cook, and that ended up being my go to meal after classes.
At February 22, 2012 at 7:12 AM , amylou said...

I remember making things up in the kitchen (usually when my mom was working in the yard & I shouldn't have been using the stove!...lol) one of my favorite things that I "invented" was 1 or 2 apples diced with brown sugar, cinnamon & other spices & a bit of lemon juice....cooked in a saucepan until the apples were tender & everything else had become a yummy sauce!
Now thirty years later, i still love it as a topping for other desserts or in mini Graham cracker crusts for easy individual apple pies! :) I was blessed with 2 boys who love to cook & together,we enjoy preparing recipes from budget bytes on a regular basis & for that quality time together, I amzeternally grateful! Thank You Budget Bytes! :)
At February 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM , Meredith said...

The first thing I learned to cook was my mom's homemade meat sauce and pasta! Little did I know the secret to my English/Irish mom's fabulous sauce was simply browned meat and a can of Newman's Own! ha
At February 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM , Jennifer said...

I think it was rice! lol
At February 22, 2012 at 7:26 AM , Anonymous said...

I think it was rice! lol
At February 22, 2012 at 7:28 AM , Megan said...

Definitely scrambled eggs. They were my dad's Sunday morning specialty, and he would use up all different kinds of leftovers from the fridge as mix-ins and still make it taste amazing somehow! He couldn't teach me that creativity, but he did teach me how to cook eggs!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:30 AM , Megan said...

Definitely scrambled eggs. They were my dad's Sunday morning specialty, and he would use up all different kinds of leftovers from the fridge as mix-ins and still make it taste amazing somehow! He couldn't teach me that creativity, but he did teach me how to cook eggs!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:30 AM , Megan said...

Definitely scrambled eggs. They were my dad's Sunday morning specialty, and he would use up all different kinds of leftovers from the fridge as mix-ins and still make it taste amazing somehow! He couldn't teach me that creativity, but he did teach me how to cook eggs!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:30 AM , Megan said...

Definitely scrambled eggs. They were my dad's Sunday morning specialty, and he would use up all different kinds of leftovers from the fridge as mix-ins and still make it taste amazing somehow! He couldn't teach me that creativity, but he did teach me how to cook eggs!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:42 AM , KatherineRH said...

Eggs! I felt like such a pro!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:46 AM , Monika monikashisler@hotmail.com said...

Scrambled eggs with cheese!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:50 AM , Kelly said...

My grandmother taught me how to make her mother's macaroni and cheese--southern style with dried bread crumbs and a drizzle of ketchup on top that adds a really sweet tang! It's a family favorite that we have at every holiday, and now my partner's family asks for it too!
At February 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM , Paige said...

I learned to cook spaghetti!
At February 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM , Aviva G. said...

Mixing up waffle batter with my mom on Sunday mornings! :-)
At February 22, 2012 at 9:14 AM , Cait said...

I don't know if this counts as cooking, but bagel, apple, and cheese sandwiches with cinnamon from a kids' cookbook back in the day. Still so good!
At February 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM , Shelley said...

The first thing I learned to cook was an "Egg in a Basket" with my dad!
At February 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM , Elle said...

My mom taught me how to make play dough on the stove! It always smelled better than the stuff in the tub and I loved watching it turn colors as we added the food coloring. Not really a meal but totally fun :)
At February 22, 2012 at 9:56 AM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I remember learning how to cook were jammy thumbprint cookies. My teacher was my grandma and I can still remember how the kitchen smelled on that day!
At February 22, 2012 at 9:58 AM , Anonymous said...

Not sure of twhat the first thing I learned to cook was, but I do remember my sister and I having to sometimes help get dinner started. If we had had to help that meant we were either having tuna noodle casserole or meatloaf because that is what my sister or I could cook.
At February 22, 2012 at 10:04 AM , Leah said...

The first thing that I learned to cook was mac n'cheese with hotdogs!
At February 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM , Anonymous said...

Cookies with my mom. The first thing I cooked on my own was an omelet. :)
At February 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM , Spacebeer said...

My mom taught me how to make a simple white sauce to put over steamed cauliflower -- might seem like an odd thing to teach a child, but I loved stirring the sauce and watching it come together!
At February 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM , mandi moo said...

Technically the first thing I learned was how to bake cookies. My mom had priorities. :) But the first thing I actually learned how to cook was steak. My dad said it was the most important skill I could ever learn. (and then he immediately regretted it because I wanted steak ALL THE TIME)
At February 22, 2012 at 10:44 AM , Amanda Culp said...

Probably my first adventures in the kitchen were baking cookies with my grandma. email: morningviewangel99@yahoo.com
At February 22, 2012 at 10:51 AM , Clare said...

I love your blog! Thanks for sharing your awesome recipes! The first thing I learned to cook was pancakes! Yummm!
At February 22, 2012 at 10:53 AM , Job and Rachael said...

Probably chicken and rice casserole. Yummy!
At February 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM , Andrea said...

I think the first I learned to cook was Toast. Does that count? But the first thing I became an "expert" at cooking was Mac n' Cheese from a box. Every kid I baby sat begged their mom to let us have that for dinner. I really don't know what i did to make it so yummy, but I'm not complaining either. =)
At February 22, 2012 at 11:21 AM , Anonymous said...

I didn't learn to cook anything until I got hired as a prep cook at an Italian restaurant; so technically speaking the first thing I learned to cook was a pizza, from there I learned to cook an entire menus worth of Italian food.
At February 22, 2012 at 11:28 AM , skittles36 said...

First thing I learned to cook was cookies with my grandma, oh how I miss those day's of calling her for cooking advice
At February 22, 2012 at 11:31 AM , Tori G. said...

The first thing I think I ever learned how to cook was hotdogs...haha I don't know if it counts or not but when I was really little I used to set up a "cafe" and cook dinner for my mom and brother and the only items on my menu were hotdogs and turkey sandwiches
At February 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM , Unknown said...

The first thing I learned how to cook was pasta. I used to come home from school every day and have pasta with butter and cheese for lunch because it was my favorite.
At February 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM , Rusthawk said...

Gumbo!
At February 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM , RJ said...

The first thing I leaned to "cook" was actually baking and it was a cake. My mom bought me a special 9x13 for the occasion. I still have the cake pan (28 years later!). I think that's a record.
At February 22, 2012 at 11:46 AM , Natalie said...

My grandfather taught me how to make grits when I was 4 or 5.
At February 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM , Sara said...

I'm pretty sure ramen was my first thing. My friends and I were all obsessed with it; it was like a gourmet food. XD
At February 22, 2012 at 12:48 PM , amousedidrun said...

Eggplant parm!
At February 22, 2012 at 12:52 PM , Jennifer Cook-Johns said...

The first thing I learned to make was potato salad.
At February 22, 2012 at 1:07 PM , Anonymous said...

I have no idea what the first thing was I learned to cook- I've been cooking for as long as I can remember. Probably grilled cheese or scrambled eggs- something simple. I DO, however, remember trying to "improve" on my grandma's spaghetti sauce from a very young age. My cousin, brother and I would put whatever we could find in the pot while the sauce was simmering away. I don't know how the woman, did it, but her sauce had NO flavor- no matter what we did to it!
At February 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I learned to cook was scrambled eggs! =)
At February 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM , Liz said...

Dinner plate-sized whole grain pancakes.
At February 22, 2012 at 1:31 PM , MsBrownBird said...

The first thing I learned how to cook were my mother's oatmeal candy cookies, because they require no baking. Then years later I learned instead of letting them dry, you can just eat it out of the pot.

That was a bad discovery for my weight.
At February 22, 2012 at 1:36 PM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I learned to cook my family called "Ham Doodle." I was five years old. It consisted of a zucchini and a tomato from mom's garden (chopped by mom, of course), sauteed around in a pan with a pat of butter, salt and pepper and a handful of ham (also chopped by mom). I would then use a spoon to "doodle" a bit of salsa on top of the concoction. Sounds strange; but very tasty!
At February 22, 2012 at 2:04 PM , Chloe said...

My preschool teacher took us on a field trip to the school cafeteria and we made our own mini pizzas! I think we had pre-made dough crust but we got to spread our own tomato sauce and put on our own toppings.
At February 22, 2012 at 2:19 PM , Almostnakedape said...

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At February 22, 2012 at 2:30 PM , Holly said...

the first thing I cooked on my own without my mama's help was garlic pasta..the only problem was I used garlic salt by mistake so the end result was like a salt lick...it was terrible, lol
At February 22, 2012 at 2:53 PM , Jacqueline said...

Had to be either some type of pie or cake. I'm thinking it was probably pumpkin or pecan pie.
At February 22, 2012 at 2:56 PM , Robyn said...

The first thing I learned to cook on my own was honestly Salmon patties. My Mom was gone a lot of nights working and being the avid fisherman my dad was he did not like to eat Salmon any then patties or BBQ. So, he taught us how to make the patties so he didn't have to cook!
At February 22, 2012 at 2:56 PM , Anne said...

First thing I learned to cook was a grilled cheese sandwich. I was quite proud of myself!
At February 22, 2012 at 2:57 PM , Anne said...

First thing I learned to cook was grilled cheese sandwiches. Very proud of myself!
At February 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM , CrownofJules said...

The first this I learned how to cook was good, old toast. I grew up with a toaster over, not a toaster, so I was able to put topping onto my toast: peanut butter, honey, cheese, marshmallows... Hey! I was a little kid :)
At February 22, 2012 at 3:27 PM , Chelsea said...

Aside from ramen, the first thing I ever learned to cook was a macaroni & cheese casserole. It's easy to make and still one of my favorite dishes to have!
At February 22, 2012 at 3:28 PM , Gregg Hay said...

A pasta that I made for a date with a girl in college.
At February 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM , Hollie Oesterle said...

I was 4 when my great grand mother taught me how to make pasta. As she made the dough, I still remember rolling it out with her. I remember making homemade raviolis and linguine pasta. I had so much fun turning the handle and watching the cut pasta come out on the other end. I never took it up when I moved away and got married. Matter of fact, the next time I rolled out down nd made homemade pasta was last year for a friend and his booth at the Italian Festival in Erie, Pa. Still... LOADS of fun!!! =)
At February 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM , Unknown said...

Chocolate Chip Cookies with my mom!
At February 22, 2012 at 3:55 PM , MOTOSAM07 said...

I think that the first thing that i ever cooked as a quesadilla. Heat the tortilla and add cheese. I still love making quesadillas today since they are super easy and quick.
At February 22, 2012 at 3:59 PM , Nicole said...

I really can't remember! I'm going to say grilled cheese or ramen noodles, as those were staples when I was growing up.
At February 22, 2012 at 4:01 PM , Lydia Lepic said...

When I really got serious about cooking in high school, I cooked a lot of stir-fry for my family. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't object to the development. :)
At February 22, 2012 at 4:12 PM , Bex said...

The first thing I learned to cook were homemade chocolate chip cookies! I now know the recipe by heart!
At February 22, 2012 at 4:18 PM , Amy said...

I am trying to remember which I learned first. I remember mixing up pancakes from jiffy mix and learning the art of flipping without killing. I remember cooking eggs in the bacon grease. Mom likes the yellow up and dad wanted flipped. But I think the first thing I remember was cooking steak. Grew up with a Jenn Aire indoor grill and sprinkled on seasoning salt and let the grill do the work. Watching to see when to flip and when it was done. Moved out on my own and had no idea how to cook meat without a jenn aire!
At February 22, 2012 at 4:43 PM , Michelle said...

The first thing I learned to cook was manicotti. We make it with ground beef and it is my all time favorite meal. I asked for it so much as a kid that my mom finally made me learn how to make it myself!
At February 22, 2012 at 5:01 PM , Nicki said...

The first thing I learned to cook was grilled cheese sandwiches.
At February 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I ever learned how to make was brownies =)
At February 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM , Nick said...

Scrambled eggs
At February 22, 2012 at 6:32 PM , Madie Heinrich said...

The first thing I learned to cook was mac n cheese with tuna and peas. To this day it's still my ultimate comfort food. Thanks mom!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM , Lubna said...

Thank you for your WONDERFUL blog! The first thing I learned how to cook was scrambled eggs...but I wasn't much of an egg lover! I also remember making chili (ground beef and beans with tomato sauce) a lot when I was a kid.
At February 22, 2012 at 7:28 PM , Anonymous said...

French toast!
At February 22, 2012 at 7:49 PM , tamwash said...

The first thing I learned to ccook was spaghetti because it was my favorite thing to eat.
At February 22, 2012 at 7:50 PM , satayana said...

A bunch of candy on a plate, of course! Wait...that counts, right?

In all honesty, probably grilled cheese. Simple, easy, and a constant favourite.
At February 22, 2012 at 8:04 PM , Anonymous said...

Technically.. Hungry man meals were the only thing as a child I was allowed to make.. I lived with my mom, aunt and grandmother AND was an only child.. So instead of having tons of kitchen experience, my grandma was worried I would burn myself (as she did at a very young age).. Second to hungry man meals, thanksgiving dinner was the actual first meal I learned to make. Hey, go big or go home huh.?.. Your blog is awesome and a co-worker and myself found it while looking on Pinterest.. I'm cooking your coconut chicken as I write!
Tivani_m
At February 22, 2012 at 8:45 PM , Anonymous said...

Brownies from a mix. I'd make them and my family would ooh and aah over mix brownies with powdered sugar on top. :)
At February 22, 2012 at 8:54 PM , Kyra @ RACKS and Mooby said...

Not sure it really qualifies as "cooking" but the first thing i learned to cook was a fried chicken TV dinner. The old school kind in the foil container. It was my meal of choice when my parnets went out for dinner without me. Ahhh, memories....
At February 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM , Krichele said...

The first thing I remember making was rollout sugar cookies, with my mom. Sometimes we put a raisin filling in between two of them, to make a tasty sandwich cookie. The first time I made them myself, I made the mistake of measuring the baking soda over the bowl...YUCK! Talk about learning the hard way!
At February 22, 2012 at 10:05 PM , Anonymous said...

1st thing I learned to cook: An egg! As a kid I loved "juicy eggs"! So my grandmother taught me to take a square of foil, press it around the bottom of a jelly glass, remove and crack an egg into the cup it forms. Sitting it carefully in a pan with just a little water, cover pan and voila! A couple of minutes on med heat and I had my first POACHED EGG!Yum, excuse me,I've got to go poach one right now and soak it up with my Raisin Spice Bread!
At February 22, 2012 at 10:15 PM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I learned to cook was chili.
At February 22, 2012 at 11:12 PM , bruns said...

Definitely ramen, then I graduated to mac 'n cheese and spaghetti. So glad I have learned a lot more skills since then!
At February 22, 2012 at 11:20 PM , Josephine said...

The first thing I remember cooking for myself often is miso soup with noodles. Yum!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:34 AM , Samantha said...

Hm...I learned to cook at an early age so I have no idea what the first thing I learned to cook was. I do have a great memory of making my own birthday cake as a kid, it was a super strawberry cake :)
At February 23, 2012 at 2:00 AM , Lily said...

the first thing I learnt to cook were chocolate chip cookies in kindergarten!!
At February 23, 2012 at 2:01 AM , Lily said...

the first thing I learnt to cook were chocolate chip cookies!
At February 23, 2012 at 2:23 AM , Bubbles said...

I learned to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with my grandmother when I was a kid. She also taught me to make spaghetti, and omlettes. Mostly, though, she taught me about making candy and sweets. Every year it was a candy makign extravaganza for Christmas. There would be four different kinds of fudge, cookies, and whatever else struck her fancy. I cook pretty well now, and I cook things my grandmother probably never would have dreamed of (or eaten), but it all started in her kitchen with oatmeal cookies and hot dogs.
At February 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM , Unknown said...

"Fuzzy" manicotti with my didn't-realize-I'd-marry-her-later girlfriend. Fuzzy because right after we got done making it, she dropped the pan on the carpet in our barracks.
At February 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM , Kelsey said...

cookies!
At February 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM , Anonymous said...

The first thing I learned to make was homemade noodles. My grandmother and I would make them together. I was about six and it was play and yummy food all in one!
At February 23, 2012 at 8:26 AM , norteamericoyajr said...

I'm with the Jello crowd. My dad loved it, so he taught me how to make it for him. He even crowned me "The Best Jello Maker In The House". I've carried the honorific proudly.
At February 23, 2012 at 8:44 AM , Anonymous said...

I think the first thing I learned to cook was macaroni and cheese - in the blue box ;)
At February 23, 2012 at 8:53 AM , Alex said...

I learned how to make scrambled eggs. Pretty simple but still fun :)
At February 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM , germanbeagle said...

i was 13 and my mom taught me to make butter-baked chicken, baked potatoes, and a tossed green salad. i felt like a little chef, puttering around the kitchen in my frilly apron!
At February 23, 2012 at 9:20 AM , whimsicalmeerkat said...

Chocolate cake!
At February 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM , Dana E. said...

I think the first thing I learned how to cook was grilled cheese sandwiches - still one of my fav things to eat. :)
At February 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM , Lisa said...

First thing I learned to cook were microwave brownies. They were a staple for a six-year-old.
At February 23, 2012 at 10:06 AM , Sarah Rosenthal said...

The first thing I learned to cook was my grandmother's breadcrumb-encrusted chicken. It was delicious too!
At February 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM , Anonymous said...

First thing I learned to cook was grilled cheese, a la my dad: not too much butter, white bread, mayo, 2 slices of orange American cheese (I've improved on it since then, but he did teach me to wait until the butter foam subsides before dropping in the sammy).
At February 23, 2012 at 10:32 AM , Sasha L said...

The first thing I learned to cook is egg in a hole in Home Ec!
At February 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM , Caroline said...

The first thing I learned how to cook was a box of mac and cheese!
At February 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM , Anonymous said...

Easy, boiled eggs
At February 23, 2012 at 11:46 AM , Colleen said...

The first thing I learned to cook was bacon and eggs when I was about 10 yrs old. Mom told me if I could learn that, I would always keep my husband happy!
At February 23, 2012 at 12:14 PM , Unknown said...

The first thing I learned how to cook was oatmeal. I was 5. We'd made it in kindergarten, or at least I believed I'd learned how to make it in kindergarten. So my mom helped me. We even have a picture of me standing on a chair, in my pj's, at the stove stirring the oatmeal for what felt like FOREVER. I don't remember eating it though. I'm sure we all had it for breakfast.
At February 23, 2012 at 12:34 PM , The Thirty-Something Bride (Louise) said...

The very first thing that I made on my own and was "my" special recipe was a bacon, spinach and cheddar cheese omelette! My dad taught me how to cook the eggs (sloooooooowly) and I did the rest. I think I was 12? 13?
At February 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM , TK said...

A pot of rice.
At February 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM , Anonymous said...

well...i'm not sure it would be considered "cooking" but a boiled egg :)
At February 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM , staceyp said...

Gosh, I think cake would be the first thing I learned how to cook. I love some cake!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:22 PM , staceyp said...

Gosh, I think cake would be the first thing I learned how to cook. I love some cake!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM , staceyp said...

Gosh, I think cake would be the first thing I learned how to cook. I love some cake!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM , staceyp said...

The first thing I learned how to make was cake with my grandma. She was an amazing cook.
At February 23, 2012 at 1:28 PM , jokassel said...

The first thing I learned to cook was swedish pancakes (crepes). My siblings and I were all learning about different cultures so we decided to make a meal, each cooking something different from the cultures we were studying. Everybody loved the crepes so much that 12 years later its now a family favorite!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM , Lauren said...

the first thing i learned to cook outside of my house would have to be chicken and rice!
At February 23, 2012 at 1:56 PM , Frugalista said...

Southern style biscuits... in my Mamaw's kitchen. I learned a lot about cooking just by watching Mamaw and Nana make food for our large family, back when I lived near my uncles' and PopPop's farms.
At February 23, 2012 at 2:37 PM , Sarah said...

The first thing i ever learned to cook was Spaghetti Bolognaise
At February 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM , Eugenie said...

The first thing I ever tried was lasagna...I know, what a terrible idea. It was awful, half of the noodles were undercooked, half overcooked and there were giant mouthfuls of ricotta everywhere. My poor parents were kind enough to suffer through it but it would be many many years before I attempted lasagna again.
At February 23, 2012 at 3:45 PM , Ambra said...

I first thing I remember learning to cook (well, bake) is biscuits! I was in 4th grade and entered them in a 4-H contest. :-)
At February 23, 2012 at 3:46 PM , Paige said...

Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti! Love, love, love! I'm not sure if its the first thing I ever learned to cook but its been a long standing favorite so I'm sure its one of the first things I attempted.
At February 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM , Maryam A said...

The first thing I ever learned how to cook was blueberry pancakes. I was 12 years old and my pancakes came out looking like blue, under-cooked rocks instead of golden, blue-spotted flat discs. Needless to say, I was the only person in the family brave enough to eat them.
At February 23, 2012 at 4:08 PM , KatieMomy said...

Roasted Garlic Chicken with creamed potatoes and steamed Veggies. After watching my Dad cook for years this was the 1st meal I made all alone when I was 17. I still make it today for my husband and 2 kids. :) Daddy would be proud!
At February 23, 2012 at 4:46 PM , Kelly Hobden said...

Apple pie with a 'made from scratch' crust. I was in high school and and just decided to try my luck at it one day. To my surprise it turned out amazing! I still enjoy making pies :-)
At February 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM , Lauren R said...

I suspect chocolate chip cookies...I can't remember a time when I didn't cook really... :)
At February 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM , Anonymous said...

I can't remember the very first thing I learned to cook - seems like I have been baking & coking since birth. :-) The first thing that comes to mind is Chocolate Chip cookies.
At February 23, 2012 at 5:31 PM , Jodi said...

I remember helping my mom cook all sorts of things when I was little, but I think the first thing I did all on my own was a grilled cheese sandwich (cut into quarters the triangle way, of course!).
At February 23, 2012 at 5:34 PM , Hannahzac said...

the first thing i learned to cook was a plantain fry that my grandpa taught me! it is my favorite even until today.
At February 23, 2012 at 5:41 PM , Alex W said...

Feels so long ago, difficult to remember! I have fond memories of my dad showing my how to make scrambled eggs on a Saturday morning as he knew how much I loved them for breakfast. It was likely either that or cheese on toast!
At February 23, 2012 at 6:04 PM , Anonymous said...

Probably the first thing would have been baking chocolate chip cookies or making Sunday roast and potatoes.
At February 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM , SCW said...

the first thing i never learned to cook was ramen. my dad made me add an egg and frozen vegetables, to try to make it nutritious. shamelessly, i still eat it today.
At February 23, 2012 at 6:15 PM , Anonymous said...

I can't remember the first thing, but I made Hamburger Helper for my family when I was only 12!
At February 23, 2012 at 6:21 PM , Tina said...

The first thing I learned to cook was scambled eggs.
At February 23, 2012 at 6:38 PM , Lissy said...

when I was young, my dad caught me trying to make a grilled cheese sandwich in the VCR.
At February 23, 2012 at 7:03 PM , My-cliffnotes said...

I learned how to boil an egg lol.

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