One of the best thing about learning to cook is finding out what you like. The only way to do this is by experimentation. Don't let that word scare you though. Experimenting can simply be following a recipe and just doing something as minor as trading a spice out for another. One of the my favorite experimentations that I have continued to use is the orange. When marinating chicken or seafood, cut a small hole in an orange and squeeze the fresh orange juice into the plastic bag with the meat. This will give a tasty, fruity treat to the meal. To the right is a picture of my Orange-Teriyaki marinated Salmon and some sauteed asparagus and mushrooms (another delicious concoction that will be blogged later).
