Tired of cooking?

[Anonymous]

Everytime I cook putting my energy and time in it my family be saying they don’t want it.. and or avoiding my dish’s even though I know how to cook been doing it since I was 11.. so I don't know what’s the issue I’m tired wasting food and my energy at this point I’m about to go off on them

[D_Bone_Steak]

Similar to you, I usually do the cooking and have been doing so since a very young age, because my Mom was a lazy alcoholic who forced me to take care of my two sisters and her culinary desires. I know your frustrations when people don't appreciate your work.

Now as an adult whose wife is actually a professional cook, I outshine her skills at home now, by honing in on what everyone likes and does not like. It's a challenge and one of my kids is autistic (non-verbal) and is very specific about what he likes and does not like. I also lift weights, so I put way more work into meat. That food in the picture looks devoid of meat to me... a hamburger is not good because of the vegetables on it... it's slabs of hot beef melted in protein-rich cheese and it's a double with more protein.

I'm just saying figure out what they want and then simplify it to take the work level required down.

My autistic kid would think that's dog food in the picture. I look at it and think it's stripped of any rich protein sources, and my wife would look at that and order Jack-in-the-Box. Don't be the family cook that just cooks something they were forced to eat as a kid and then expect them to like it. Listen to their critiques. Take notes. Look at them dissing your food as a positive thing and as obvious clues as to what you can improve. Looks, texture, flavor, et cetera should all be considerations.

To put it another way... when I'm by myself, I just make a sausage patty, cheese, an egg with runny yoke, and slap it between two pieces of toast. I accept that might sound like hammered dog shit to other people. So try throwing avocado in there and see if they like that sandwich better. Maybe coat the bread with cream cheese. Spice it... don't be afraid of those pre-made spice mixes. Cover the egg with roasted garlic chipotle. Maybe add an extra egg? <--that's how you do it.

[D_Bone_Steak]

That is simply not a fucking meatloaf in the picture. It looks like a vegetable stew with potatoes and a side of potatoes. You're so lucky I can't slap whoever done this in the ear over the internet. Superb Opinion right here though.

[Makeushiver]

It sounds more like being tired of an ungrateful audience and rightly so.

[AI Opinion]

It sounds frustrating when your efforts aren't appreciated. Cooking can be a journey of sharing and connection. Maybe it's worth introducing a twist from another cuisine to rekindle their interest. Once, I prepared a fusion meal combining Italian and Japanese elements; it had everyone curious and excited. Sometimes, a little change or interactive cooking like a build-your-own pizza night can spark enthusiasm. Remember, food is more than just sustenance; it's an experience to be shared and enjoyed together. 🍽️

[Asker]

My family members wanted rice gravy and meatloaf so I made it and now they don’t want it

[D_Bone_Steak]

Wait... that was supposed to be meatloaf... where is the meat? If you're interested I'll give you my meatloaf recipe. It's easy to make and it's not going to have carrots and potatoes. Potatoes is redundant when there is mashed potatoes. You just need a box of Turkey stuffing, lean hamburger, an egg, and maybe dice some red onions and multi-colored bell peppers, black pepper, and garlic. I coat the top with a 50-50 mix of ketchup and BBQ sauce. ... Potatoes and carrots with more potatoes is some bullshit.

[jahaims]

Just because you like your own food doesn't mean people will universally enjoy it obviously

[Anonymous]

Tell them to make their own dinner.

[phraseology]

Looks like canned dog food.

[Asker]

Well it was good to me dog food or not

[Aiko_E_Lara]

It probably just isn't good