User blog comment:HairyCockroach/Suggestions to a Beginner Cook?/@comment-5775122-20130620091357

It's always best to start at the beginning. Make a simple, warming miso soup on a cold day. Chicken yakitori, or meat skewers, are a guarenteed delicious meal with family or friends. Once you have a little experiance, try your hand at making some sushi.

Happy eating!