What do you like to cook?
 

I'm surprised I couldn't find an existing thread on this.

What are your favorite home-cooked meals to make? Weeknights? Weekends?

I just got a cookbook called "One Pan Two Plates" and made a variation of its flank steak recipe. I sauteed a flank steak rubbed with Emeril's steak rub, then put it on a plate in a warm oven. To the pan I added more olive oil, some brussels sprouts, some sliced small potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, a little garlic and green onion. Served the steak with that and an attempt at chimichurri. Overall it was good...next time I'll cook the potatoes more and the steak less.

Fresh vegetables and fruit from the local Farmer's Mkt. Once I find the veggies and fruit I work around that. I love the way Suzanne Goin cooks. I draw my inspiration from her. Of course, not only Suzanne but I do love the California-Med cuisine.

i enjoy anything laborious and/or time-consuming... from the longggg simmering of pasta sauces like Ragu, stews like Bourguignon, multi-hour onion soup (a la Keller), home-made pasta, smoked pork ribs (6hr) or beef brisket (12-18 hrs).

Its peaceful and relaxing to occupy ones mind with a process like that

Cooking can be a great creative outlet as well as a serious stress-reliever.

I generally love to cook anything, from baking to ethnic foods, but I hate the prep work! If there's a shortcut, I'll take it! :) I buy pre-diced veggies, etc. If I'm cooking something that requires a lot of prep work, I'm generally saving that for a weekend. I prepared halupki yesterday. :)

I like cooking a lot, but rarely have time on weekdays. On weekends, however, I like to whip some things up. I mainly cook Chinese/Korean + French.

I enjoy cooking long-simmering soups and stews, too.
Their fragrances fill the house and they are so comforting on a cold winter day.

Personally, I always opt for something quick and easy. Grilling will always be my favorite though, some nice salmon with asparagus and pineapple (yes, grill that too).

I completely agree. Pour a nice glass of wine and have at it!

I love spending a long winter afternoon in the kitchen preparing slow-cooked ragu, short ribs or pot roast. In the warmer months I enjoy preparing, grilling and serving from the Weber charcoal grill - salmon, steaks, pork, lamb, veggie kabobs, et al.

And of course the end result is to bring family and friends together for the camaraderie of the meal. The journey and the destination having equal importance IMO.

Chilean sea bass

Many things, depending on the season.

Fall/Winter:
Long Cook Pasta Sauces
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes
Chili
Spicy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Tuscan Bean Soup
Mac & Cheese
Baked Ziti
Lasanga
Meatballs
Meatloaf
King Salmon

Spring/Summer:
Pulled Pork
BBQ Beef Back Ribs
Burgers with My Own Meat Mix
Grilled Corn Salad
Faijitas
No Cilantro Guacamole
Grilled Lobster
Italian Grinder

At the moment, anything involving asparagus. That season doesn't last long, and it seems particularly good this year.

Oh, and I like chopping. I'm not too shabby with a knife, and that part is a great stress reliever after work. At this time of year, I'll typically make a big salad every night - carrots, Romano peppers, cucumber, spring onion, ginger, tomatoes out the garden, fennel, mushrooms - that big knife gets everywhere...

Grilling with a beer in your hand!

What do you like to cook?
 

My absolute favorite thing to cook is eggs Benedict... By a longshot. I find making hollandaise from scratch is very cathartic.... And coaxing a perfect poached egg out of the pan similar. Couple the finished dish with a S/O over some late night wine- heaven.