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I decided to make myself something to eat for the first time. I went with this recipe since it didn't require so many ingredients.

https://wonkywonderful.com/lemon-garlic-pasta-recipe/

I boiled the spaghetti first for some reason, so I skipped oven roasting my garlic, and instead stir fried them in some butter, because I didn't have any olive oil. I added some lemon juice, maybe too much, then my spaghet and some pepper, because I didn't have any chili pepper flakes. In the end, tasted really bland, too much like butter, a bit sour, and couldn't finish it.

Did I do good for my first try?

>> No.10938330

>>10938290
Every success is preceded by a long string of obstacles. You're probably gonna get dumpstered by the edgelords but as far as I'm concerned, any honest effort in the kitchen is positive.

Here's a couple of things to think about. Most dishes, and especially the very simple ones, usually rely on that specific combination of ingredients. Especially when you're new, going forward without all the ingredients or making snap decisions about substitutes will probably land you with a final dish that doesn't represent what the recipe is really going after. When you try new dishes, try to honor the recipe before you start thinking about all those changes.

When you're ready to tinker, start by thinking about the things you didn't like about the dish, and how you might alter it to improve the flavor next time. "Did this dish really suffer from the lack of heat that chili flakes would have brought? How much lemon should I have used? Would herbs bring a taste that's pleasant and helps cut down some of the heavy butter flavor? Roasted garlic is sweeter, would that have added a better flavor than sauteed garlic" That little self-Q&A really helps improve your knowledge of both technique and flavor and starts a positive cycle of iterative improvement.

Cooking is great, my dude. Keep at it and good luck!

>> No.10938335

Looks like one of the best dishes posted on /ck/ right now.

>> No.10938337

Nice, I love simple but effective recipes like a good novel.
Next time try draining the water and stirring the spaghetti with some egg yolks on low heat.

>> No.10938345

good first try opie

id suggest checking out pinterest. they have so many basic recipes on there

shits a gold mine!

>> No.10938375
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10938375

>>10938330
>>10938335
>>10938337
>>10938345

Wtf guys thanks I feel good now. I'll totally try out new things and become the best self-sustaining cook!

>> No.10938384

>>10938375
Great, have fun!
Egg yolks in pasta, egg whites in sauce.

>> No.10938419

Good job op and good job everyone not giving him shit
This is the best thread on ck for months

>> No.10938425

>>10938375
Good luck, it's so rewarding and pays off in unique ways! It's great for impressing friends and dates, great for your health as you have greater control over what goes into your body, and the knowledge is cumulative. These days when I want to try a new recipe, I'm often able to flip through half a dozen recipes and cherry-pick the ingredients and techniques that I want to incorporate into the one I attempt. I'm still learning flavors and techniques especially from international cuisines, but the confidence to be able to do that makes cooking a really rewarding thing.

Plus, you get the satisfaction of feeding others! It doesn't get much better than watching loved ones enjoy your cooking.