I will just list a few photos here so you can see the process. I am a Vegetarian so all the food you see is Vegetarian as well. Any resemblance to meat products is soy or tofu. Without execption these dishes took about 20-30 minutes to prepare.
I'll give a few cooking tips here that I've learned from watching my mother as a child, experimenting in college (no not that type of experimening) and absorbing every cooking trick I can from various adults, parents, girlfriend's parents, friends etc.
First and most importantly is to get a good quality knife set. The best sets that I've used that have lasted through thick and thin are Wusthof Knives. A good set of all purpose knives will run you about $150 and they are worth every penny.
Secondly, always use fresh ingredients. Cooking when you know how to shop is actually always less expensive than eating out. If you buy fresh vegetables and fruits your cooking experience will be much better. Avoid canned like the plague. Always go for fresh or if you cannot do fresh then frozen. Canned is for stewing or surviving a Nuclear Holocaust only.
Thirdly, always cook with music playing in the background. The reason for this is three fold. One, it is fun. Two, TV is distracting and leads to more burns and mishaps when preparing food and three the music dampens the chit chat that could throw you off of your culinary game. I'm just kidding about that last one. Cooking should be a social venture. It is always more fun with an audience or unwilling kitchen helpers.
The final tip I'll give for this way too long "quick update" is to experiment with different flavors frequently. Always add in new spices, ingredients or touches to meals you have already explored. If you can isolate and experience different flavors into already mastered dishes you will gain valuable information about the different elements those flavors bring about. The best way to create new dishes is to experiment with your tried and true ones first.
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