<p>To the OP:</p>
<p>If you want to get started with cooking you by no means need to start with shaved beets and fennel or a demi-glace. Here are a couple of fun items to cook:</p>
<p>– A simple marinara sauce (tomatoes, onions, garlic, red wine) over linguine
– Spinach omelet with feta
– Homemade burgers (ground beef, lamb, or turkey, with breadcrumbs and seasoning)
– Some simple salads: Salads are great because you start to appreciate how flavors can come together and how creative you can be in the kitchen. You can start with a simple three-bean salad or something a bit more exotic, like a mango-cucumber.</p>