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    Goldenwolf Posts: 157, Reputation: 9
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    Dec 29, 2007, 12:09 PM
    Help me with recipes
    I've got this problem, my dad moved out of the house, and he doesn't know how to cook, so he asked me to teach him some basic stuff about cooking and some easy recipes, could you help me find them ?
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    Dec 29, 2007, 12:16 PM
    I found this site that might be helpful for you and your dad..

    Quick and Easy Recipes: Basic Cooking 101 ideas for beginners
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    Dec 29, 2007, 12:39 PM
    I love this site:

    All recipes – complete resource for recipes and cooking tips

    It has tons of recipes for everything under the sun and you can put in the number of servings you want and it will adjust the measurements for you. You can also switch it to metric, if you happen to be outside the US. I love that you can create an online recipe box, too; it makes it easy to save things and find them quickly later.
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    Dec 29, 2007, 12:47 PM
    Thanks!
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    Dec 31, 2007, 06:47 PM
    Good starter cooking site, Easy Recipes, quick and at home cooking, the kitchen made easy.
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    Dec 31, 2007, 08:18 PM
    Five Ingredient Recipes: Five Ingredient Recipes - Recipes with Less than Five Ingredients

    A site that lists several different cooking sites from recipes to tips:
    StumbleUpon - Cooking Websites

    Crockpot cooking is relatively easy to do:
    Quick-and-Easy-Crock-Pot-Recipes. Easy recipes for crockpot slowcooking
    Cooking for Two - Small Meals - How to Reduce Recipes Plan Shop for Two

    Check your local library - scads of cookbooks there from simple to complex.
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    Jan 2, 2008, 07:42 AM
    Thanks:D
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    Jan 6, 2008, 07:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Goldenwolf
    I've got this problem, my dad moved out of the house, and he doesnt know how to cook, so he asked me to teach him some basic stuff about cooking and some easy recipes, could you help me find them ?
    The first thing I would suggest is getting an easy book, like a basic Betty Crocker or Better Homes and Gardens. You need basic equipment, like a mixing bowl, skillet, saucepan, a set of measureing spoons and measuring cups. The best way to learn is to start with a simple recipe (few ingredients and using ingredients people usually have in the house (eggs, flour, hamburger etc.) I also think it helps if you can join an Internet recipe exchange group where you can go in and not just get easy recipes but can also ask questions. Two groups that might help are [email protected] and [email protected].

    Cyn
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    Jan 28, 2008, 01:08 AM
    This may sound stupid crazy simple, but it's comfort food for me at the end of the day when I just don't want to cook!
    Here goes!

    2 cups of macaroni (or whatever pasta you have) boiled in salted water
    1 can tuna (or sometimes I use flakes of ham or turkey)
    1 can cream soup (I usually use mushroom or celery soup, but you can experiment)

    Mix all together and Voilà! It really is yummy!

    If you want to get a bit fancier, you can add some fresh herbs, put in a casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs and cheese, such as parmesano regiano or any kind you like, and bake until the cheese is slightly golden.

    Hope this helps for a real quickie and filling meal
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    Jan 29, 2008, 12:42 AM
    Just one more simple recipe that came to mind today. I gave this one to my Dad when my mom went to visit her sister for a couple weeks. (I had to teach him how to use the microwave and washer / dryer too! Lol)

    Start with a Ziplock Bag.

    Into the bag add:
    - 1 cup olive oil
    - 1 can shredded pineapple
    - 1/4 cup of a wine or champagne vinagrette
    - 1/2 cup of a pineapple liqueur (or you can buy pineapple flavoured tequila or vodka if you don't like it that sweet-- it makes the marinating process faster, and the alcohol cooks off, so all you are left with is the flavour)
    - 6-8 skinless chicken breasts (the rest can be frozen for another meal)

    Shake it all up in the bag and let all marinade for 1-24 hrs. in fridge

    Throw on hot grill or under oven broiler on a rack over a baking sheet until done. (approx 3- 4 minutes per side depending on the thickness)

    Hope your Dad is having fun with cooking 101! Mine wasn't sure about boiling water... lol

    I'd be interested in knowing how he does with it all... never know, he could surprise you and become a good chef! :)
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    Jan 30, 2008, 05:25 PM
    Even something as simple as macaroni and cheese, add cooked chop meat, some veggies, like green peppers, tomatoes,onions, chilies.. pretty good quick simple food.
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    Feb 18, 2008, 05:17 PM
    Epicurious.com and food network are what I use for the occasional reference. Both have glossaries to look up terms and give some details on instruction. You have to be truly interested in learning how to cook, though... not just hungry. If you are hungry check out the frozen food section. The pre-made pasta entrées in a bag are good and inexpensive.

    A Chef

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