What are some things you wished you knew how to cook?

I usually put a dash of hot sauce (Tabasco, Cholula, etc) in my egg salad (and in deviled eggs).

I usually put a dash of hot sauce (Tabasco, Cholula, etc) in my egg salad (and in deviled eggs).

I add chipotle powder.  It adds heat and just a teeny bit of sweetness.

While I'm not a fan of it personally, I know quite a few people who add finely diced ham to their egg salad.

I would like to learn to make a fab creamy coleslaw for my sweetie, since he loves it. I'm not the biggest fan, but it would be nice to surprise him one day. Any suggestions are welcome, especially those recipes that don't have carrots so I might be able to have some, too! 

I would like to learn to make a fab creamy coleslaw for my sweetie, since he loves it. I'm not the biggest fan, but it would be nice to surprise him one day. Any suggestions are welcome, especially those recipes that don't have carrots so I might be able to have some, too! 

Add a bit of horseradish to the coleslaw. It's delish!

I wish I knew how to make crab cakes - Baltimore style!

I would like to learn to make a fab creamy coleslaw for my sweetie, since he loves it. I'm not the biggest fan, but it would be nice to surprise him one day. Any suggestions are welcome, especially those recipes that don't have carrots so I might be able to have some, too! 

Do you not like carrots? Or are you allergic?

I always put carrots in my slaw, but I guess it's not necessary. Put whatever you'd like in! I had a recipe (lying around somewhere but I can't find it now) for some that included grated mango for a tropical/fruity slaw that sounds really yummy to me! If you do that, use a slightly under-ripe mango as it'll be harder and easier to grate.

Tuna sandwiches with boiled egg... Yum!
Tuna sandwiches with finely chopped apple... Also Yum!

I used to make devilled eggs with mayo and a bit of sweet pickle relish and sprinkled with seasoning salt on top.

I have a delicious cole slaw recipe using cabbage, apples, celery and raisins.  Sounds a bit weird but it's sooo good.  I can pm the recipe to you if you want it.  And another recipe using cabbage, bacon and peanuts.  I haven't tried that one but it sounds interesting. 

I'd like to learn how to make calzones.

Calzones are easy! I made them for a living for a while.

Take a wad of white bread dough about the size of your fist. Roll it out. Put ingredients in.  Wrap them up in a package. 450-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pepperoni, mozarella and ricotta is my favorite combo.

I wish I knew how to make crab cakes - Baltimore style!

This is my mom's recipe - I'm not sure where she got it from but when I lived in the States (PA), our crab was always from the Chesapeake and this is very similar to how they eat them on Smith Island...

1 lb. crabmeat
3 Tbsp. flour
4 shakes Worcestershire Sauce
1 egg
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard (I always use less and sometimes none at all)
2 generous Tbsp. mayonnaise

Add all ingredients and mix well. Form cakes and fry in a little olive oil or bake or broil. Watch carefully. They dry out quickly if overdone. I also sometimes sprinkle them with a bit of paprika to add a dash of color.

The bigger question is, where do you buy picked crab here that doesn't bankrupt you? Costco is about the only place I've seen crab cake-like quantities, but even that's not cheap!

This is my mom's recipe - I'm not sure where she got it from but when I lived in the States (PA), our crab was always from the Chesapeake and this is very similar to how they eat them on Smith Island...

The bigger question is, where do you buy picked crab here that doesn't bankrupt you? Costco is about the only place I've seen crab cake-like quantities, but even that's not cheap!

Thanks for this! And no filler which is a plus! I have no idea where to buy nice crab meat. I don't have a Costco membership, so I can't even look there.

Calzones are easy! I made them for a living for a while.

Take a wad of white bread dough about the size of your fist. Roll it out. Put ingredients in.  Wrap them up in a package. 450-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

And brush with egg before baking for extra golden-browniness.  And then pour a tomato sauce/passata over.  Yum!

Vicky

Yup. I've tried lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, onion, spring onion, and of course just salt and pepper. (Not all at the same time.) I even tried some pickle juice. For some reason the taste of actual tuna just overwhelms everything.

*sigh* This should be a no-brainer, right? I mean tuna salad! What could be simpler? 

ETA: The pickle relish here really doesn't taste right that's why I subbed in pickle juice and hoped for the best.

Try and get someone to send you Old Bay Seasoning, its great with Tuna Fish for some reason..

I am learning to make the fabulous, spongy, 90% lard tortillas and the tamales they have in South Texas before I move to the UK because I know I'll probably wont be able to get them.

I am also learning how to make some of the spice packs (TexMex, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Brisket Rub) I take for granted from their base ingredients.

I would love to relearn making flour tortillas.

Calzones are easy! I made them for a living for a while.

Take a wad of white bread dough about the size of your fist. Roll it out. Put ingredients in.  Wrap them up in a package. 450-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Pepperoni, mozarella and ricotta is my favorite combo.

Roll it out to how big, please?  Are they wrapped in foil?

I would love to relearn making flour tortillas.

I'm going to buy a tortilla press next week (waiting for pay day)!!!