Re: Amateur cooks
A good start for me was to watch and obverse how the best cook I know, my mom, actually cooks. I stood right beside her and assisted. Pretty soon I just tried it myself and asked alot of questions. Slowly I developed my own tips and tricks. It's just a matter of practice and confidence. Getting some recipes and cook books may help too. But the best meals are usually the most simple with fresh ingredients. Try simple meals first and you'll be fine.