Basic Cooking Skills

This is an ongoing diary of my experience becoming a caterer/meal prep worker to the masses. I will include a recipe or two from each entry. Hope you enjoy!

Scrappy Little Cook

This is an ongoing diary of my experience becoming a caterer/meal prep worker to the masses. I will include a recipe or two from each entry. Hope you enjoy!

Basic Cooking Skills Delicious Dishes

Beef Roast

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026October 16, 2020Leave a Comment5 min read

An easy delicious roast uses the ingredients you have and flavors you like.

Basic Cooking Skills Delicious Dishes

Chicken Stir Fried Rice

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026April 17, 2020Leave a Comment6 min read

A fancy meal at a strip mall hibachi grill prompts this easy, at-home recipe. How-to video below Makes about 6-8 …

Basic Cooking Skills Sweet Tooth

Plain Ole Vanilla – Flavoring That Is

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026November 15, 20181 Comment2 min read

Vanilla beans, 3-5 or more for a larger jar (I use Madagascar vanilla beans)8 oz. Alcohol of choice (vodka has …

Basic Cooking Skills Soup's On Vegetarian

Black Beans – Easy Peasy

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026October 30, 20181 Comment4 min read

I do not soak my beans the night before as the package and many others suggest. Mostly, it’s because …

Basic Cooking Skills

Pinto Beans – Cook a Pot Today

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026February 19, 20182 Comments3 min read

All about the beans: One of the easiest things to cook, although a bit time consuming, is beans. The time …

Basic Cooking Skills

Basic skills – Cooking and Shredding Chicken

scooterginUpdated on February 27, 2026November 22, 20173 Comments2 min read

Cooking and Shredding Chicken 1-2 lb. chicken (breast, bone-in split breasts, boneless breasts, thighs)WaterLarge stew potSaltPepperLawry’s Garlic SaltWawatusa Village Seasoning …

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