I hear ya! For years my stove served only as an extra heating source in the winter. I was so overwhelmed by the thought of using it for cooking: What should I cook? How do I cook it? How much will it cost? … Most times I got so overwhelmed by the questions that I turned to my takeout menu drawer for comfort. In the end, however, I learned to overcome my fear of cooking. My solution? I started with super-simple recipes and invited friends over for a small dinner party. Check out these 13 ways to make cooking more fun. 3. Cook with a cocktail. Everything is better with a cocktail in hand. How do you make cooking fun? Images via Super Junk/Flickr