As a man, there’s something nice about cooking for appreciative guests. Perhaps it’s because it gives you an excuse to show off; or maybe it’s the chance of acting out a little theatre in the kitchen, or conceivably it’s the fulfilling of that primordial hunter gather drive to provide sustenance.



Whatever it is, cooking someone a meal can be such a great pleasure for both you and the person you are cooking it for. Even better if you are able to cook while your guest or guests are actually with you so that you can get them involved in the food preparation, it certainly breaks the ice and is a good way to get the conversation going. There’s also something about moving into a new place and cooking your first few proper meals, it really does make a place feel more like home.



Even if you’ve never cooked before, you'll quickly discover that there really is nothing to it. The recipe instructions are simply written and illustrated to provide guidance at a glance when you’re in the thick of it. I have carefully chosen a few easy to master recipes that are big on results, you know, the sort of food you might expect to get in an expensive restaurant or hotel, but you’re going to be able to make it in a few minutes.



Try Eggs Benedict one night when it’s late and your guest fancies a snack, or perhaps for one of those late morning posh breakfasts with coffee and juice. It’s a very simple meal to make, but so rich and glorious, it will always cause a stir and stick in the memory for a long while. But then, why not try the Seared Tuna Ahi. Personally I never really liked fish, but then one day I tried seared Tuna Ahi steak and I was converted. It’s the most simple meal and to those watching you make it, appears as if you have conjured up a little slice of culinary heaven from thin air in about 10 minutes (this is a great meal to whip up on the barbeque just as easily).



And if you have a good recipe of your own, why not send it in to us so that you can share it with all those other dads wanting to cook for grown ups.