How would you rate your own cooking skills? «12...Next Go

waterywatermelon

VeeDub

3

Pretty much "just enough not to die."

Astro

4

I can follow instructions, lol.

DaWaterRat

7

Interesting Question. I mean, considering that Roast Chicken is the top level item, and I have made Roast Chicken several times, I could say a 10, but at the same time, there are lower level recipes I haven't tried, and I'm terrible at flipping pancakes. (Gourmet cooking I've only gotten to level 3, as the highest level thing I've made on that list is Fritatas, though not usually of the spinach variety.)

If I wasn't using the recipe list as a guide, I'd say maybe about a 6 or 7. Too good for the "your cooking stinks" cooking shows, but not good enough for the "Excellent Home Chef" cooking shows.

HillyBeth

2

waterywatermelon wrote: »

1 to 2. I can cook a pizza in the oven without burning it.

Simmingal

3

VeeDub wrote: »

Pretty much "just enough not to die."

this.

I can do basic stuff without grim reaper having to visit but don't be expecting anything fancy

also very much appreciate unneededly detailed instructions cause i don't like freestyling it makes me anxious

like please assume i have no brain functions at all times if trying to explain how to cook a thing

crocobaura

5

I can cook and bake a few recipes but I need to be well rested otherwise results tend to be on the funny side.

Simmingal

3

but I need to be well rested otherwise results tend to be on the funny side

and yes also this. and never be rushed to do anything i can't count the times ive accidentally put the eggs in the trash and the shells in the food cause someone distracted me or my brain wasn't there

Akl500P

6

I do okay but complicated recipes still really throw me. I enjoy cooking but I live alone so don’t get to do it very often

Calico45

6

I'm competent at feeding myself and have experimented and made creative meals (hand made pasta dinner: made the bread I turned into garlic toast, made the pasta, made the pasta sauce, etc.). However, I'm not so great at feeding others because it is so suited to my varying tastes (and motivation/inspiration). Plus, I haven't cooked in a while. I've largely avoided it with my kitchen setup.

So, practically speaking, I've got some skills and experience but am not the most reliable cook.

Sharonia

0-1

None existent.

I don't enjoy cooking so most of the time I cook freezer foods that I can just put in the oven.

MoonlightGraham

7

I'm basing my score on my ability to do things Sims can do at different cooking levels.

I can Talk About Cooking to others (level 3). I experienced the Competent Cook moodlet just the other night, so I must be at least level 5.

My specialties are Chili and Omelets. A Sim can make Chili at level 6, and an Omelet at level 7.

But, at the same time, I have no trick moves in my repertoire. If I tried to flip an olive oil bottle and dropped it, the way I've seen Sims do countless times, I'd be banned from the kitchen for life.

mightysprite

8

Levels 9 and 10 are where the sims start getting into the dishes that I don't know how to make or couldn't figure out without a recipe. (Or maybe that's gourmet cooking? Can roast chicken really require cooking skill 10? It's one of the easiest festive dinners I know, as long as I have a thermometer)

MoonlightGraham wrote: »

I have no trick moves in my repertoire. If I tried to flip an olive oil bottle and dropped it, the way I've seen Sims do countless times, I'd be banned from the kitchen for life.

Fair. And, same.

simgirl1010

8

I love to cook and bake. Have a huge collection of cookbooks. My favorites are two by Alton Brown. He really explains the science of cooking and baking. I also love the America's Test Kitchen cookbooks, and Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa.

InuMiroLover

6

I think a 6 is fair for me. I cook ALOT, but my dishes seem to be simple home dishes. Sometimes I get a little creative on dishes if Im feeling adventurous and want to try something different. I have a dry brined roast chicken that is my pride and joy

Kerrigan

7

I'm an excellent cook but need to work on variety. I'm Southern so I grew up around iron skillet cooking and honestly, you can't beat the quality of cooking in a heavy skillet.

FatTribble23

8

Kerrigan wrote: »

I'm an excellent cook but need to work on variety. I'm Southern so I grew up around iron skillet cooking and honestly, you can't beat the quality of cooking in a heavy skillet.

This. I have a collection of iron skillets, but if anyone tries to cook anything but cornbread in my dedicated cornbread skillet, they're gonna get hurt. I've had that puppy for YEARS and it's seasoned perfectly. I tried to go by RL standards and not the sims. Roast chicken being a level 10 dish is ludicrous! It's perfectly easy. I've been cooking for most of my life. I had to keep 2 husbands (not at the same time, mind you) and 2 children fed! I can't cook fancy stuff, and don't really have a desire to, but I'll put my jambalaya, fried chicken and German potato salad up against anyone.

Kimmer

0-1

I hate most foods, I don't like eating, so I've never cared about even learning to cook.

GracieO312

2

Cooking is actually one of the hardest things to do when you have a physical disability like mine. Can’t stand for very long, pans being too heavy to lift and spacing out (because of brain fog) are all things I struggle with when cooking so I’ve never really enjoyed the task that much. Not to mention dislocating my shoulder opening the fridge door. That’s always fun! Plus I am constantly nauseous and have every food allergy under the sun so I’m pretty much an eat to live kinda person.

GirlFromIpanema

9

I'd like to think in quite good. I can make some pretty fancy dishes and I'm not afraid to experiment.

calaprfy

0-1

I can use a kettle and a microwave.

pink_coco10

0-1

I can make eggs with bacon

haisin

6

I think I'm quite good at cooking and I like to cook! I can follow recipes and I like to learn new things. I only wish we had a dishwasher. I'd cook more if we had one

logion

6

I am okay at cooking. I cook pretty normal food but I have learned a bit more from cooking different recipes over the years.

GreenTurtle

10

Just made a batch of ambrosia for diner, storing the leftovers in the freezer in case of an accidental death.

Daravi

5

pink_coco10 wrote: »

I can make eggs with bacon

With or without burning down the kitchen?

I'm pretty lazy, but I can cook good enough and I can follow the receipts even the more complicated. But I'm a loser in cooking feasts. Too many fishmeals have been going directly to the trash bin. Although I like baking, fresh made bread is so delicious. If there wasn't the dirty dishes aftermath.