Do any brothers know how to cook (food)?

[bhaloo]

Asalaam alaikum,

An interesting discussion came up, and it was suggested that brothers do not know how to cook. I was surprised and think that brothers do know how to cook, and would like to do an anonymous poll. And if some brothers are upto it, maybe they can post what their specialties are here with recipes.

[AbuIlyaas]

wa `alaikum al-Salaam

Akhee, I'm just a little curious why you put food in bracket. Is there something other than food that is commonly cooked?

I can cook (I'm told) but I tend to dislike commiting myself to cooking a meal that takes a long time to do.

[alqudslenna]

walaikum assalam,
I say yes they do, my father cooks better than me(I guess)...and my uncle cooks the best steak....They do, but they're just lazy...

[Catalyst]

yes my dad can cook really good but he leaves a big mess (i.e cant be bothered to clean up). So I prefer cooking myself.

[Abu MishMish]

Men are very good at anything they do, maa shaa Allaah.

May Allaah bless them, and protect them, Ameen.

[stateofbliss]

yes,may allah bless them and protect them and give them the courage to defend our ummah and etablishing a khilafa.

i never though cooking was such enjoying..now its like a passion for me to cook.

[NaseehaMan]

I think most men know how to cook at least something, but the thing is, they just don't because they let others like their moms or wives do it for them.

[bhaloo]

Asalaam alaikum,


Akhee, I'm just a little curious why you put food in bracket. Is there something other than food that is commonly cooked?


I guess cooking has some other meanings, such as:

To prepare or treat by heating: slowly cooked the medicinal mixture.
Slang. To alter or falsify so as to make a more favorable impression; doctor: disreputable accountants who were paid to cook the firm's books.
I was also thinking of an expression one man used a few months ago when we were working together. He said, now we are cooking when the software problem was closed to be fixed. So I guess software bugs can be cooked, lol.


i never though cooking was such enjoying..now its like a passion for me to cook.


Akhi, could you maybe share a recipe or two, it sounds like you really enjoy it, indicating you must be good at it.


.and my uncle cooks the best steak.


Steak is probably the easiest thing to prepare. It also depends on what kind of steak you get as there are different cuts of beef. Of all theones that I have tried, Ribeye has the most flavor. Basically you just add salt and pepper, put it on the BBQ, flame on, and flip it over after about 6 to 9 minutes, and do the other side for the same length, and its done. The ribeye has its own natural flavor. I may use a little red pepper as well.


I think most men know how to cook at least something, but the thing is, they just don't because they let others like their moms or wives do it for them.


I agree that most men know how to cook. The poll so far seems to indicate this as well. :)

[AbuIlyaas]

Steak is probably the easiest thing to prepare. It also depends on what kind of steak you get as there are different cuts of beef. Of all theones that I have tried, Ribeye has the most flavor. Basically you just add salt and pepper, put it on the BBQ, flame on, and flip it over after about 6 to 9 minutes, and do the other side for the same length, and its done. The ribeye has its own natural flavor. I may use a little red pepper as well.

With steak, after tenderising (stop... hammer time (http://www.kitchenkapersdirect.co.uk/fullpage.asp?prodcode=P000002970)!), I like to cover one side in French mustard before I stick it on the grill. I don't have a garden (London, *sigh*) so I cant BBQ :( .

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

I don't think men should bother cooking unless they really really really like to. To be completely honest I think that cooking is a woman's job. You wouldn't wear a dress just cause its cute now would ya? I know this is harsh but really come on guys... BBQ is the only male cooking I'll allow in my house hold, inshaAllah. Someone might convince me other wise but untill then men should leave the female thing to the women...

Asalaam Alaikum,
Khadijah

[Catalyst]

yes,may allah bless them and protect them and give them the courage to defend our ummah and etablishing a khilafa.

i never though cooking was such enjoying..now its like a passion for me to cook.

what can/do you cook?

[Shamz79]

yup yummy in my tummy..I can cook

Fav thing I make Steak

[talibatun ul ilm]

i think most men do know how to cook...esp bangladeshi's as (and this is not meant as an insult) they work as chefs quite a bit. But it is mostly men that have had to live by themsleves (like when abroad) that actually know how to cook well. (this came up in discussion in our arabic class yesterday.)
My personal opinion is that cooking involves multi tasking, and is love/hate thing (like most ppl do like it when they make something good and make a mess, but when your tired, or its very hot and you dont feel like cooking it can be a pain, esp when the dishes mount up) which as a whole, women tend to do better at simply as it is something ingrained in most cultures and thus the skills are picked up subconsciously.

[alqudslenna]

But it is mostly men that have had to live by themsleves (like when abroad) that actually know how to cook well.
Assalam alaikum,
Na3am this is true...

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

Shamz, what does your signature mean? I'm just curious.

[bhaloo]

Asalaam alaikum,

With steak, after tenderising (stop... hammer time (http://www.kitchenkapersdirect.co.uk/fullpage.asp?prodcode=P000002970)!), I like to cover one side in French mustard before I stick it on the grill. I don't have a garden (London, *sigh*) so I cant BBQ :( .

I had heard the term tenderising before, but didn't know what it is or for what purpose does it serve? Does it allow for the marination to spread? I'm trying to imagine what affect the mustard would have on the steak, but its a little hard to imagine it without trying it.

I imagined BBQing would be a foreign concept to UKers.

[talib-fil-Islam]

i assume most men can cook and cook well, but refuse to becaue they dont want to hurt their wives feelings by cooking better...

[NaseehaMan]

Haha! Tell it talib!

[AbuIlyaas]

Asalaam alaikum,

I had heard the term tenderising before, but didn't know what it is or for what purpose does it serve? Does it allow for the marination to spread? I'm trying to imagine what affect the mustard would have on the steak, but its a little hard to imagine it without trying it.

wa `alaikum salaam.

In all honesty, I'm not sure why I tenderise it first. I worked as a part-time waiter for about 3 years and the Chefs always used to, so I just followed suit. I assume it does let the meat soak up any sauce better, plus I think it improves to the texture of the meat.

I actually tend to fry, rather than grill steak, as I fry it along with onions and mushrooms.

I imagined BBQing would be a foreign concept to UKers.

I think if we take the definition of BBQ as "cooking outside" we could argue that even Eskimos barbeque, they just don't wear colourful Bermuda shorts.

If you ever come over to visit Kashif then we could try and hook up and organise one, but bring an umbrella just in case!

[ibn Hazm]

I don't think men should bother cooking unless they really really really like to. To be completely honest I think that cooking is a woman's job. You wouldn't wear a dress just cause its cute now would ya? I know this is harsh but really come on guys... BBQ is the only male cooking I'll allow in my house hold, inshaAllah. Someone might convince me other wise but untill then men should leave the female thing to the women...

Asalaam Alaikum,
Khadijah

You know whats interesting, who are the best cooks in the world? I am assuming men are. (I dont know just wondering)

Secondly, who cooked at the Prophet - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallams - time? Did the wives of the Prophet - sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam - and the Sahabah do so, or them. Would be interesting to know.

[Helper]

I can cook.

I think most men can cook although the trail of destruction we leave behind makes it impractical for us to do it often.

Like for example i once grilled a whole chicken (shaawia). First i stuffed it, sewed up its backside and covered it with my secret sauce, skewered it and then shoved it in the oven. As it heated up, it started expanding and I was afraid it would explode. So i cut the thread and soon stuff started spilling out. And it soon became so heavy that it wouldnt turn anymore, I took it out, re-skewered it and then put it back again. I did it a few more times until its backside looked like..... Well anyway i took it out and popped it in the microwave, after a few minutes i changed my mind and put it in the oven to bake.

End result?

The most delicious chicken I've ever eaten in my entire life.

[ibn Hazm]

Something I came across, which gives the perspective of the duties of the wife:

Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.

The more correct view in this matter is that stated by a number of scholars, such as Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Ishaaq al-Jawzjaani and Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on them), who said that it is the woman’s duty to serve her husband within the bounds of what is reasonable and as other women who are like her serve husbands who are like him. She also has to take care of the house, doing things like cooking and so on, in accordance with what is customary among people like her and her husband. This differs according to circumstances, time and place, hence Ibn Taymiyah said: “This varies according to circumstances. What the Bedouin wife has to do is not the same as what the urban wife has to do.”

The rest is here: Question #1704: The wife serving her husband (http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=eng&ds=qa&lv=browse&QR=1704&dgn=4)

[cornelloki]

Men are very good at anything they do, maa shaa Allaah.

May Allaah bless them, and protect them, Ameen.

Ameen.

Yes.. in fact, the best cooks in the world are men. I won't contend.. and all that this implies. :beard: I don't like to waste my time cooking food no one will eat.

[cornelloki]

Something I came across, which gives the perspective of the duties of the wife:

Answer :


Praise be to Allaah.





The more correct view in this matter is that stated by a number of scholars, such as Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Ishaaq al-Jawzjaani and Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on them), who said that it is the woman’s duty to serve her husband within the bounds of what is reasonable and as other women who are like her serve husbands who are like him. She also has to take care of the house, doing things like cooking and so on, in accordance with what is customary among people like her and her husband. This differs according to circumstances, time and place, hence Ibn Taymiyah said: “This varies according to circumstances. What the Bedouin wife has to do is not the same as what the urban wife has to do.”

The rest is here: Question #1704: The wife serving her husband (http://63.175.194.25/index.php?ln=eng&ds=qa&lv=browse&QR=1704&dgn=4)

This is like beating a dead horse.

I'd like to see direct explicit proof that one of the obligations of the wife is to cook, iron and clean at the level of the direct proof that it is an obligation for her to have intercourse with him even if she is riding on a camel.

Until then.. I'll stick to doing those things (cook, clean and iron) out of love and not out of obligation.

:thumbsup:

[ibn Hazm]

This is like beating a dead horse.

I'd like to see direct explicit proof that one of the obligations of the wife is to cook, iron and clean at the level of the direct proof that it is an obligation for her to have intercourse with him even if she is riding on a camel.

Until then.. I'll stick to doing those things (cook, clean and iron) out of love and not out of obligation.

:thumbsup:

As far as my understanding goes, there is no direct proof for one to clean/cook iron and anything of the like, it goes back to the urf, the custom of the times or the sister herself. If it is in her custom that she does all of that than I think it becomes better that she does that. Though if she was from a society where she had servants and all, than that wouldnt be the case.

As well as just the general obligation of obeying in the general good. And that is my basic understanding to this situation.

And as you said you would those actions for the sake of Allah and than for the love of your husband and the like. How I see it just biols down to the circumstances of the situation. And Allah knows best.

[Ukht Islaami]

My mom cooks the family food out of love, whenever my dad cooks (and he doesnt cook good, but he think he does) he complains and grumps as if he is doing everyone a huge favor - plus he leaves a huge mess and then boasts about cooking better than my mom ever did (which is nowhere near the truth, lool), but everyone is forced to agree...

All in all...

Some men can cook, so what?

Some women can handle a job, and earn the living for her entire family, but that doesn't mean it's her responsibility.

Some women can equally do a typical man's job much better, but they just keep quiet to let the men in their lives to feel like they are actually doing something beneficial. Cause in reality, nowadays, we dont need men, at least I dont.

[NaseehaMan]

LOL, that's funny cuz it's true.

[dmsalafi]

I do not in any way think that a man knowing how to cook is bad, or womanly. You would be surprised how many people of knowledge know how to cook and cook. Cooking is a good thing to learn weather man or woman. It shows the ablity to do more than one thing at a time, it teaches sabr, it teaches balance and of course it teaches that good things come to those who wait.

I anjoy cooking and take offence to those who say that it is womanly. Funny thing is if I say that this or that is for men only I will be brandid as a shovanist. So what if I say that all sisters should get off the pc and pick up a broom and do what is more beffiting? The way you would feel if I said that is how I feel when you say that it is womanly to cook.

You could hear the claws come out just to even think it.

Where might I ask that those striving in the path :beard: (the most manly of men might I add) get there food from? You don't suppose it falls from the sky do you?

I cook and I cook well. After being married for 7 years and having two kids, I have learned that cooking releaves my stress and makes my family happy. I love to cook for my wife and kids, I find great joy in that(I guess I am less than a man now according to some...)

You brothers woudl love my pinapple fried rice.

[NaseehaMan]

Pineapple fried rice? Woaw, that's weird dude.

Cooking is all about art and creativity.

[Catalyst]

This is like beating a dead horse.

I'd like to see direct explicit proof that one of the obligations of the wife is to cook, iron and clean at the level of the direct proof that it is an obligation for her to have intercourse with him even if she is riding on a camel.



subhaanAllaah the freedom we women have.

[dmsalafi]

Pineapple fried rice? Woaw, that's weird dude.

Cooking is all about art and creativity.
Well, the pineapple is only used as a bowl after you carve it out(leaving the leaves poking out top as well).

http://www.punchstock.com/image/corbis/2936276/thumb72/toa0068.jpg

[talibatun ul ilm]

akhi, would u care to share the recipie...coz alhamduillah we have quite a lot of pinapples in our market so it would be good to try it out inshallah.....

[cornelloki]

subhaanAllaah the freedom we women have.

Yes. To ask for proofs and evidences is daunting. Subhanallah.

[Ukht Islaami]

Yes. To ask for proofs and evidences is daunting. Subhanallah.

lol, I love you cornelloki and I miss ya too... :heart:

[Rose15]

Shamz, what does your signature mean? I'm just curious.

he touches british soil that day

and will go to my fave ice cream parlour inshallah

he wont regret it!

best ice cream eva!!

we wait with bats :thumbsup:

[dmsalafi]

akhi, would u care to share the recipie...coz alhamduillah we have quite a lot of pinapples in our market so it would be good to try it out inshallah.....
ok

Pineapple fried rice:
1 pineapple
rice(short grain)
boneless skinless chicken legs and thighs
mint
red and green hot peppers(the little ones)
sriracha http://www.huyfong.com/images/garlic.jpg
regular mojo http://www.goya.com/english/products/images_product/product0042.jpg
fish sauce
dark soy sauce http://www.wingyipstore.co.uk/photos/001719.jpg

adobohttp://www.goya.com/english/products/images_product/product0031.jpg
cashew nuts
wok oil http://store1.yimg.com/I/spicesgalore_1853_4162903
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Split the pineapple down the middle(starting at the leaves), and carve out the fruit till the pineapple resembles a bowl with a freaky hair due :)

Put the fruit in the fridge for dessert.

Cook some rice in a rice cooker(if you have one) and once its done put it in the fridge

cut the chicken into half doller size cuts, then season them a bit with the adobo.

get a bowl and put the chicken in. Then put enough mojo in the bowl so that the chicken is half way drowned(mind you, I said half way).

Put in a few spoon fulls(if you like not heat, don't put alot) of the sriracha till the sauce is redish.

Mix it up.

Let this marrinate for about an hour or 2.

Now fire up a wok(oh yeah, you got 2 have a wok...if not a big fri pan) using your wok oil(just a bit, unless you want everything in that house to smell like garlic and ginger)

Drain the marrinade out of the chicken.

Then throw that chicken on that wok untill it is "fully cooked!!!"

(also put them shrimp on in there if you likem, fully cook them as well )

Throw that rice on there and keep stirring it and flipping it(if you are good with that wok :) ) or else it will burn the rice.

Now for my fav ;)

Put them cashews in there.

Then put a few green onions(half of your stock, but not all)

KEEP TURNING AND FLIPPING THAT WOK!!!

Now it's about to get stinky(but trust me, it's worth it). Put just a sprinkle of the fish sauce in.

After a bit of stiring, put just a bit of the soy sauce in(untill the rice is brown).

Keep at that stiring and flipping...

When the rice is good and cooked(really hot, but not burned in any way) Put enough in the pinapple so that it fills it.

Then put some mint on the left hand top corner and some mint on the bottom hand right corner.

Also cut a bunch of them red and green peppers into little looking circles(take out the seeds and wash your hands).DON'T RUB YOUR EYES!!!

Put a few of the peppers spread out on the top of the rice.

Now put them lovely green onions :heart: on there.

NOW EAT...

http://www.punchstock.com/image/corbis/2936276/thumb72/toa0068.jpg

p.s. Don't forget you have pineapple in the fridge. :)

[cornelloki]

what soy sauce do you use? is kikkoman ok?

[dmsalafi]

what soy sauce do you use? is kikkoman ok?
I guess, you can. Just use dark Soy Sauce.

I use Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce - 600ml

[NaseehaMan]

You guys are making me wish I could eat.

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

May Allah give you a feast in Jennah, amin.

[dmsalafi]

Why not. Man I get down in my house when I egg my wife on about the fact I think I can cook better.

It is a full blown Iron cheff battle [pic removed]

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

I bet she wins everytime!!!

[dmsalafi]

Nope, actualy I do...everytime.

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

Thats a matter of opinion... Who are the judges... You know the judges must be UNbiased... And your children don't count...

[dmsalafi]

Why don't you ask her. We do have unbias judges though(freinds and fam).

Is it so hard to believe? Or are you still of the opinion that I(or any man that cooks)is less of a man?

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

I never said that any man is LESS of a man if he cooks but I do believe that women should cook for their husbands/ fathers/ brothers. Its how some women show they love them.

I have asked her before. I believe that she lets you win, to show mercy towards you.

To be completly honest, I have never tasted either of your food so I wouldn't know... But in general woman can cook better (I believe).

[dmsalafi]

That is strange...She is talking smack. She has tried so hard to beat me. Trust me, she is not showing mercy for nothing. I will be talking to her.

Cook better?!?! Well this isn't one of those casses.

Now that I think of it, the majority of chefs in the world are men(I got it from food network,when I did watch tv).

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

Hey, don't get me into trouble. I didn't say she said she wins. But my interpretation of what she said is that she has mercy for you... isn't that a good thing???

[dmsalafi]

No

Trust me, there is no mercy in my kitchen. We battle it out(trash talking, snearing ect ect).

After that you don't exactly just let someone win. I know her food and she knows mine(we have been married for 7 years). She knows who is the cook and who is the Cheff...

btw what trouble?

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

I will be talking to her.



This is what I was talking about...

[dmsalafi]

As long as a sister is well mannerd with me, she is good.

If you think you are good enough, you can come to visit us and we can battle(behind veiled rooms of course).

[pic removed]

I know she invited you before

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

Yes, May Allah reward you both. If I could travel I would. I guess my son would have to get older or I'd have to get married first. But one day I wish to see out this battle, InshaAllah. I'll put that in my contract when I get married.

[dmsalafi]

And may He(swt) reward you as well. We are moving as you should know, get intouch with her and we can see to this battle bi'ithnillahi ta'ala.

[Khadijah~UmmZakariyyah]

You are moving even farher from me though. I am determined to meet your wife one day. I do love her for the sake of Allah but this is off topic now, I will get intouch with her inshaAllah.

Asalaam Alaikum,
Khadijah

[dmsalafi]

wa alaikumasalam

ps: you should e-mail her or msn cause the phone has been turned off and we will be out soon.

[bhaloo]

Asalaam alaikum,

So far all the men that have voted in the poll (14) have said they know how to cook, while about 50% of the women think that men know how to cook.

Dmsalafi brings up an excellent point about chauvanism.

A few months ago I had a cooking competition on jannah.org and the brothers cooked the best alhumdullilah, they had the best recipes.

[talibatun ul ilm]

Jazakhallah for the recipie, but many of the picture ingrediets look totally alien to me...know where i can find that stuff in the uk???

[Rose15]

Asalaam alaikum,

So far all the men that have voted in the poll (14) have said they know how to cook, while about 50% of the women think that men know how to cook.

Dmsalafi brings up an excellent point about chauvanism.

A few months ago I had a cooking competition on jannah.org and the brothers cooked the best alhumdullilah, they had the best recipes.

a woman never reveals her secret recipe

all my aunts ask my mum how do u cook this etc

and she tells them the ingredients and what the best way it is to cook is etc

yet none of them like to reveal their secret recipes

not that we wanna no :rolleyes:

[Ukht Islaami]

It's nice sharing recipes and all, but you guys killed the thread by digression.

[dmsalafi]

:lol: Yeh think.

[bhaloo]

Asalaam alaikum,

Top Secret Recipes:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/

[Intisaar]

interesting thread....although what would you class as being able to cook? I mean, I asked my brother can you cook and he replied "Yeah man I can make toast"

[dmsalafi]

I would say being able to cook is: being able to fry,char,bake,saute,grill ect ect. Weather it be beef,lamb,chicken,fish ect ect.

Mind you...anyone can learn how to cook, but how many know how to be a chef?

[Rose15]

The other day on tv

this advert was on about Niger

ppl eating rats, leaves and grass

becoz they had nothing else to eat

so sad....

btw i hate cooking but i can cook

[Rose15]

I would say being able to cook is: being able to fry,char,bake,saute,grill ect ect. Weather it be beef,lamb,chicken,fish ect ect.

Mind you...anyone can learn how to cook, but how many know how to be a chef?

Lahori women are chefettes

they are just born wid that gift

u shud go to lahore and eat there

the night life is amazing

urmmmmm droolz, good food!!

maybe wid flies swimming in it :thumbsup:

[Mr_GQ]

What man needs to cook when he a woman can work for him and cook (a wife)?

[sonofadam]

Lahori women are chefettes

they are just born wid that gift

u shud go to lahore and eat there

the night life is amazing

urmmmmm droolz, good food!!

maybe wid flies swimming in it :thumbsup:

Yep...Lahore is good for food...eventhough some people like it 'cos of 'Heera Mandi'.

[Umm Huraira]

When my brothers or uncle cook it has to be appreciated more and looked as something really special. A bit cute and funny really...

[ilmwear.com]

Asalaam alaikum,

An interesting discussion came up, and it was suggested that brothers do not know how to cook. I was surprised and think that brothers do know how to cook, and would like to do an anonymous poll. And if some brothers are upto it, maybe they can post what their specialties are here with recipes.

'alaikum aslaam,

I learned at home (no Sisters in my house) and also from others at Uni.

Caribbean
Scottish
Italian
Chinese
Learning Japanese at the mo'
Pakistani

Top tips:

sharp knives, good pots, get the heat right, get your prep right before you switch on the stove, practice and don't cook on an empty stomach!

Fish is a great meat to experiement with, short cooking time and very forgiving.

[Umm Layth]

Top tips:

sharp knives, good pots, get the heat right, get your prep right before you switch on the stove, practice and don't cook on an empty stomach!

Fish is a great meat to experiement with, short cooking time and very forgiving.


Those are good tips Masha'Allaah

[caramel]

Yep...Lahore is good for food...eventhough some people like it 'cos of 'Heera Mandi'.

that's hilarious

[ilmwear.com]

Those are good tips Masha'Allaah

Thought of some more:

other top tips:

Don't add salt until right at the end of the dish, because the flavour can intensify during cooking, plus it dries out your meat. If your hand slips (only a little) then a little brown sugar can take away some of the saltiness.

Also, be careful, especially in Chinese cooking, of the saltiness of some of the sauce pastes.

If you only have need of half of an avocado, leave the stone in the other half and it will prevent it from browning for quite a while.

At the end of a dish, if the sauce is to watery, add a paste of cornflour mixed in cold water, while it's simmering.

Balsamic vinegar and a little brown sugar can help to caramelise onions, tenderise meat an add flavour

Never try and brown too many onions together, they just turn to mulch.

Meat on the bone has more flavour than without.

Don't think that just because you are cooking you can get away with using a cheap cheese. Use less - go for flavour and quality.

Before cooking bengan/aubergines sprinkle them with salt, cover then in paper towels and weight them down with a pot or something - so you get rid of some of their water. Then rinse thoroughly and cook - this helps intensify the flavour and stops them falling apart in mulch.

[caramel]

I've become excellent at making vegetable and non-vegi dishes. Alhamdolillah.
A lot of practice and determiniation and now I am in love with my own cooking.
I feel jealous for all of you who can not taste the delicious foods I can make.

What I don't like is when we order meat and my mom washes the meat and cuts and throws stuff out. Must I go through that too?

[Umm Layth]

If you only have need of half of an avocado, leave the stone in the other half and it will prevent it from browning for quite a while.

At the end of a dish, if the sauce is to watery, add a paste of cornflour mixed in cold water, while it's simmering.

Never try and brown too many onions together, they just turn to mulch.

Meat on the bone has more flavour than without.


Masha'Allaah - Those are some of the tips I have given others too. Keep your avocado stone in there for sure. It is weird but it definitely is true.

[Mr_GQ]

Hyderabaadi food is too dry and khata.

Balle Balle (Punjabi) food...well I never had.

My food is the best.

[hijab_OurCivilRight]

I really dont understand how this work - they say men are yucky at cooking, it takes longer to clean after their mess then it takes them to cook something.
Then why is it that *most* top chefs in the world are men, how comes women who start cooking from the age of 10 can't get to that level of cooking. I just never understand that:confused: . Why do men make better chefs than women and why is it that there are more men in that field than women.

This questioned was raised because I wanted to do a cookery course at some cookery college, the class was mixed - mostly men and the teacher is male too.

[AbuIlyaas]

Perhaps it's because women tend to do many things at once whereas men often concentrate on one task at a time.

For example, a women starts cooking and in between chopping the onions and stirring the pot, she'll empty the washing machine, vacum the living room and change the baby. Whereas a man will concentrate on one task only, e.g. ensuirng that he uses every utensil he can find in the kitchen; then expecting praise for his accomplishment for at least a week and a half.

The end result is that the food gets more undivided attention from a man than a woman. Allahu a'lam.

[Ukht Islaami]

Perhaps it's because women tend to do many things at once whereas men often concentrate on one task at a time.

For example, a women starts cooking and in between chopping the onions and stirring the pot, she'll empty the washing machine, vacum the living room and change the baby. Whereas a man will concentrate on one task only, e.g. ensuirng that he uses every utensil he can find in the kitchen; then expecting praise for his accomplishment for at least a week and a half.

The end result is that the food gets more undivided attention from a man than a woman. Allahu a'lam.

that's so true...

[Umm Layth]

I really dont understand how this work - they say men are yucky at cooking, it takes longer to clean after their mess then it takes them to cook something.
Then why is it that *most* top chefs in the world are men, how comes women who start cooking from the age of 10 can't get to that level of cooking. I just never understand that:confused: . Why do men make better chefs than women and why is it that there are more men in that field than women.

This questioned was raised because I wanted to do a cookery course at some cookery college, the class was mixed - mostly men and the teacher is male too.

Apart from that which is sufficient reason not to do it is what my husband said about the ones here - and that is they deal with pork a lot.

[hijab_OurCivilRight]

Apart from that which is sufficient reason not to do it is what my husband said about the ones here - and that is they deal with pork a lot.

Umm Layth, that's true but even in muslim lands men chefs outweight women. I dont understand why it's like that.

AbuIlyaas - I mean cooking outside of your home - as in "career". I mean like for example *most* primray school teachers are females - that's understandable coz women are more gentle and have more patience. But why dont we women, stand into the chef-ism...Allahu alim

I shall stop thinking about this topic - its like that, live with it..pstt

[alqudslenna]

Perhaps it's because women tend to do many things at once whereas men often concentrate on one task at a time.

For example, a women starts cooking and in between chopping the onions and stirring the pot, she'll empty the washing machine, vacum the living room and change the baby. Whereas a man will concentrate on one task only, e.g. ensuirng that he uses every utensil he can find in the kitchen; then expecting praise for his accomplishment for at least a week and a half.

The end result is that the food gets more undivided attention from a man than a woman. Allahu a'lam.

Assalamu Alaikum,
True that, and this is coming from a brother.:thumbsup:

[sim-sim]

lol. Men are awsome cooks if given a chance. And anyone is an awsome cook man or woman is given a chance.

My dad is the best cook. and i on the other hand have no idea how to cook!

I dont beleive that women are meant to cook are are supposed to as if its a job gender discription. But it was done before by the women cause men were the ones who used to get out of the house and come back late (there are ofcouse many stay at home mama's still and thats all good!). BUT now adays, women are rasing kids, cooking, cleaning, and having a fulltime careeer- thats why men HAVE to cook and help thier wives (and help with cleaning too!- cant forget :D ). so, men these days have no excuse why they shouldnt step up and do everything their wife does.

my lucky future husband will be warned about my expectations. hahaha.

[Aboo Mu'aath 2055]

I tried to aid my wife in the kitchen once, I just got abused (your getting in the way etc) and 'turfed' out.

It was one of the happiest moments in the marriage, she knows her place.

al Hamdulilah.

But yeah I know how to cook, aswell as follow a book.

[Prof]

Smart man.

Husband: "Honey, let me help you clean the table off."
[Husband wipes the table so all the food falls off onto the floor and grease is smeared everywhere.]

Wife: "What the heck are you doing?! You are making an even bigger mess. Please don't help with that again."

Husband: "Fine, fine. Whatever you want, dear. I was just trying to help."

The wife is left with a bigger mess, and the husband walks away smiling knowing he will never be asked or expected to wipe the table.


I should write a book about how to have a happy marriage.

[sim-sim]

^ lol. As long as u and her are happy. thats what matters.

[Prof]

Ohhh... you think by happy marriage I mean both spouses? I suppose I need to rework my ideas.