Patrick Rodriguez > wrote:

> My question: what are some of the easier dishes to make, especially for
> someone with no experience such as myself? I'm thinking something without
> too many steps or ingredients, but is actually something to be proud of.
> And more importantly, something that would encourage me to dig deeper into
> cooking.

Some links from the rec.food.cooking FAQ:

* http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/
Cooking guide for beginner cooks.

* http://wywahoos.org/wahoos/cookbook/contents.htm
"Introduction to Cooking for Graduate Students and Other First Time
Kitchen Dwellers."

* http://www.azcentral.com/home/food/cooking101/
Cooking 101.

Victor