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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

cooking abilities (1 -low ...10-excellent). How good are you at it? Are you an imaginative cook or just about manage some cheese on toast. What's your favourite cuisine? What do you consider to be your best dish you are proud to serve to family and friends

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love to cook but my actual abilities vary.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Search for the 'Favourite recipe' thread for some inspiration and recipes to try. Only if you want of course

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2 - I make a good cottage pie.

10 - for husband. He cooks 99% of the meals.

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By *s-two-75Couple
over a year ago

I’m very good with a microwave if that counts

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

Can turn out a decent meal. I can also bake cakes.

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

If we are talking entering Masterchef I’d say a 1-2, compared to most of my friends I’d say 6-7… I knock up a mean Duck à l'orange…

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Five or a six probably. I'm okay at it but I don't enjoy it

LvM

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like a 6 maybe an 7 if it’s something I cook regularly and mastered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely top end, 8 probably..

I do most of the cooking, and will try out lots of new recipes...cooking does not phase me at all x

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Search for the 'Favourite recipe' thread for some inspiration and recipes to try. Only if you want of course

I’m a 10 at baking if that helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

I’m volunteering

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

About an 8. People usually have seconds when I cook

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By *ull English with teaMan
over a year ago

London

"About an 8. People usually have seconds when I cook"

People normally have second thoughts when I do!

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By *ycanNightsMan
over a year ago

Workington

8...I think I'm a pretty decent cook. And I enjoy it.

Problem is I tend to improvise depending on the ingredients and my mood etc. So I can make a meal ..and it is always slightly different every time

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

6 or 7, I hate cooking for others though as I don’t want them to hate it

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

7 - I know a lot of 'shortcuts' taught to me by Mum and Dad. Does not compromise quality though!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

2 at a push.

I’m both a lazy cook and not particularly creative at it unless I’m following a recipe……which I seldom do on account of the first point.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Solid 7. I love cooking. Adore it. Cooking for someone is another way of saying I care about you.

And I know quite a lot about various cuisines, joy of friends, heritage and partners who have taught me a lot.

I wouldn't be winning awards any time soon but I definitely enjoy it. An awful lot.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

I’m volunteering

You would be most welcome to try my culinary delights

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Search for the 'Favourite recipe' thread for some inspiration and recipes to try. Only if you want of course

I’m a 10 at baking if that helps

I'll do dinner you bring dessert

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

When it’s just me/daughter I’m pretty good I’d say 9/10

When it’s for guests 1/10 nerves get to me and it all goes Pete tong! Hilariously so on occasion.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

7.5, always edible although the presentation could do with work

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By *ddkkk91Man
over a year ago

fife

Without blowing my own trumpet, i would say strong 8.9/10...

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

7/10.

She never complains and always leaves an empty plate

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Cooking is my thing love it and hubby always finishes everything so maybe 8-10 ish X

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante

Solid 7. Not confident with spices though, but really good at baking x

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

7. Solid, versatile, but lazy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not being big headed but I would consider myself a solid 8. Maybe even an 8.5…...but thats my opinion obviously.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I'm a great baker but an unimaginative cook. I prefer to follow a recipe to the letter, and if I have to sub an ingredient I never have any clue what I should use as a replacement.

I can bake gorgeous bread and beautiful cakes though, so I suppose it all balances.

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over a year ago

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"cooking abilities (1 -low ...10-excellent). How good are you at it? Are you an imaginative cook or just about manage some cheese on toast. What's your favourite cuisine? What do you consider to be your best dish you are proud to serve to family and friends

4. I'm not great at cooking, I don't have the patience

I am imaginitive though.

My favourite cuisine is Mediterranean and my best dish is probably a crab linguine

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Also at last a rating thread that I'm happy to contribute to

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
over a year ago

Stourbridge

7 for main meals.

0 for desert

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I'd rate myself 10 for a charcuterie board though but that involves no cooking at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say I'm about a 6 but I haven't gone crazy with trying out new recipes for a while.

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

Your cooking skills are more like a 5 let's be honest.

Your cake came out like a pancake and your biscuits looked like someone got the runs on a baking tray!

Fish fingers, chips and beans doesn't really take much know how to cook!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs absolutely 10/10

Mr well maybe 5.5/10

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By *pank the MonkeyCouple
over a year ago

Down the Rabbit Hole and Round the Corner

Twisted is a solid 7

Twisty about a 4

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire

I’m decent.

I cook excellent comfort food.

My imaginative cooking needs work and I’d really like to attend some sort of cookery class if I ever have time.

Overall I’d give myself a 7/10.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I'd say a 6 but can be above all depending upon what as that could easily go down to a 3 but it's the effort that counts right

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

I'm relatively competent.

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World

Solid 8 for cooking and baking

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World

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By *olly SwallowsTV/TS
over a year ago

Sexville

I’d say 8.5, I love it cooking but love eating more as you can tell!

Cooking is so therapeutic for me and love to try new dishes and techniques xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d say a 10... mild, medium and hot... xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10. Everything you put in your mouth when I give it you is delicious

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"I'd rate myself 10 for a charcuterie board though but that involves no cooking at all.

Could you make the bread to go with it?

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

8/10. If I'm cooking, tandoori chicken masala, keema biryani, aloo Gobi and stuffed paratha always goes down well.

Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings

Cottage pie, corned beef pie, chicken ham and leek pie.

Baking; brownies, sticky toffee pud. Banoffee pie

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

Do a good sourdough bread too. Yeast was grown from sediment from sour beer. It's now 5 years old and very healthy.

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

I am a 10 out of 10 at putting stuff in the oven and turning a knob.

Cooking myself disinterest's me. Happily watch someone else do it all day, every day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gordon Ramsey slated my burnt toast so not highly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm normally rather modest, but not with cooking. I rate my skills very highly. Meal that goes down the best is my rack of lamb, with the veg and spuds cook on a tray underneath so the lamb juices drips onto them. Either that or homemade burgers

BBQ season needs to come soon as I have some new ideas for sauces and marinades to make along with some new burger ideas.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

Your cooking skills are more like a 5 let's be honest.

Your cake came out like a pancake and your biscuits looked like someone got the runs on a baking tray!

Fish fingers, chips and beans doesn't really take much know how to cook!

I said my baking skills are still a learning process..

My meals are amazing don't lie

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

Your cooking skills are more like a 5 let's be honest.

Your cake came out like a pancake and your biscuits looked like someone got the runs on a baking tray!

Fish fingers, chips and beans doesn't really take much know how to cook!

I said my baking skills are still a learning process..

My meals are amazing don't lie

Hhhmmmm… ok

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By *oastofReadingMan
over a year ago

Reading

I'm probably an 8 out of 10 cooking wise.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

Your cooking skills are more like a 5 let's be honest.

Your cake came out like a pancake and your biscuits looked like someone got the runs on a baking tray!

Fish fingers, chips and beans doesn't really take much know how to cook!

I said my baking skills are still a learning process..

My meals are amazing don't lie

Hhhmmmm… ok

Don't encourage her you

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

"Gordon Ramsey slated my burnt toast so not highly "

Did he say it fucking died ages ago?

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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago

Boo's World

"Depends what it is ...

Some dishes around an 8 or 9 but I'm still learning on some others.

It's taken me until my late 40s to start enjoying cooking again although I prefer to cook for others tbf

Your cooking skills are more like a 5 let's be honest.

Your cake came out like a pancake and your biscuits looked like someone got the runs on a baking tray!

Fish fingers, chips and beans doesn't really take much know how to cook!

I said my baking skills are still a learning process..

My meals are amazing don't lie

If its out of a packet it's edible

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By *oungGingerDMan
over a year ago

Cambridge

Without a recipe and instructions im terrible but i can cook a good frozen pizza and make some good pancakes ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gordon Ramsey slated my burnt toast so not highly

Did he say it fucking died ages ago?

He slated the starmix I put on top, that's how I know he's a shit chef

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Oooooooo. I'm going to say 8.5, just because I'm a bit crap at confectionery. I can bake but can't decorate cakes for love nor money. I can cook savoury things very well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3.1415

I make a damn good pie

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"3.1415

I make a damn good pie"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

7.5

Did full Sunday dinner this evening

Tried baking this afternoon didn’t go to well on chocolate sponge cake

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By *herry delightWoman
over a year ago

Ilfracombe

0 I really can not cook.

I am not allowed in the kitchen when someone else is cooking as I am a bad omen and something will burn.

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By *red333Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

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8 i can follow a recipe and be inventive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rarely cook as medical condition leaves with lack of sense of smell and lowered taste so afraid won't cook properly

And don't see the hassle cooking for one

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"3.1415

I make a damn good pie"

I am hoping that was from memory and not googled it

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

6/10 I’m great at timings but slow at prep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s all in the preparation..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Search for the 'Favourite recipe' thread for some inspiration and recipes to try. Only if you want of course

I’m a 10 at baking if that helps

I'll do dinner you bring dessert

Deal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

7. But my sibling is a chef and taught me quite a lot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

6/7 I find cooking very therapeutic, plus chuck a little bit of music on and sing your heart out…

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"6/7 I find cooking very therapeutic, plus chuck a little bit of music on and sing your heart out… "

It definitely is. And can do a few moves too whilst sprinkling your salt and pepper too

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
over a year ago

Carlisle usually

I don't cook.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10 signature meal cooked from scratch starter scallops black pudding and orange puree main monkfish wrapped in parma ham with red pesto and creme brule for pud

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chicken curry tonight

Rice chips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We're both good cooks, I'm not sure how we'd rate though.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

I’d put myself at a solid 7.5

I’m enjoy the process of shopping, prepping, cooking and feeding someone. I’m a confident cook and will happily improvise, but mainly go for traditional comfort food.

When I’m with someone I love cooking for us. It’s one of my favourite skills to use that brings us together literally and figuratively.

I’m currently on my own and haven’t cooked properly for years, so my ingredients cupboard and motivation has evaporated. I’d like to get it simmering again.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"10 signature meal cooked from scratch starter scallops black pudding and orange puree main monkfish wrapped in parma ham with red pesto and creme brule for pud"

Now that sounds rather good

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I’d put myself at a solid 7.5

I’m enjoy the process of shopping, prepping, cooking and feeding someone. I’m a confident cook and will happily improvise, but mainly go for traditional comfort food.

When I’m with someone I love cooking for us. It’s one of my favourite skills to use that brings us together literally and figuratively.

I’m currently on my own and haven’t cooked properly for years, so my ingredients cupboard and motivation has evaporated. I’d like to get it simmering again."

Great Post and probably true for lots of people.

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By *ryandsee OP Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"We're both good cooks, I'm not sure how we'd rate though. "

Well, let's say 8 though this is definitely not one of those beer can rating posts.

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over a year ago

"We're both good cooks, I'm not sure how we'd rate though.

Well, let's say 8 though this is definitely not one of those beer can rating posts.

Thankfully, we both enjoy one another's cooking, and that's all that really counts

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