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[–] teft 85 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (6 children)

He's not wrong. I've brought women home many times by cooking for them. Guys, learn a few easy recipes and you won't regret it. My go to is chicken and broccoli alfredo or carbonara fettuccine.

[–] NewNewAccount 43 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Nothing sexier than a belly full of cream and cheese.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago (2 children)

My favorite go to recipe is a lentil soup with spinach, lime, coconut milk, and curry. It's really refreshing, especially after a hard day of carrying bridges across the Shattered Plains.

[–] vladmech 12 points 7 months ago

Always a risk that airsick lowlanders may not like it though

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

That sounds delicious, and healthy!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Found Benjamin Sisko's account.

But yeah, even simple cooking is great.

[–] teft 12 points 7 months ago

Found Benjamin Sisko’s account.

[–] techt 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Crock pot stew is barely any effort too

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Yet they taste so good on a winter day

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

When I was dating that was basically my go-to reason for inviting someone over, but that usually was at least 3-5 dates in. Usually we'd have eaten at cool restaurants where we've had full blown conversations about food, and where I'll have introduced the idea that I'm a great cook who knows what I'm doing, and then at a certain point I'd offer my place for a dinner date, and then show off. And we'd already be alone at my place so it wasn't that much of a stretch for them to stay over.

Honestly I don't know how I would've approached dating if I didn't know how to cook.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I tried that once. She ate my Thai curry, made polite conversation, and left.
Still a nice evening, though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Maybe she hates curry

[–] Pronell 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Try roasting the broccoli first, assuming you don't already.

[–] teft 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Good suggestion. I usually steam them since I like the florets still crunchy. I'll try roasting next time!

[–] Pronell 2 points 7 months ago

It brings out a whole new world of flavor. Truly surprising. Just toss with a little olive oil and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or so.