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[cherry]

It is possible -- nay, probable -- that I have been heard many a time to proclaim that I have neither interest nor aptitude when it comes to all things domestic.

Seriously, people, I have set off the fire alarm while boiling water. I wish that was hyperbole, but, alas.

With my fancy new apartment, however, and this "taking lunch/supper" places kick I'm on, I am reaching out for help. I have decided that I am going to try to cook at least once a week.

What are your favourite recipes? Where do you find said things? What would you recommend to someone starting out?

Really, I'm very open. I don't eat red meat or bananas, but other than that ...

I adore vegetables and fruit and trying new things, but I appreciate classics. I enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I am partial to fast and easy, but am stoked to try things that are a little more involved. I am especially willing to put in the effort for things that are a little different (read: non-North American fare).

I often take lunch and supper to my full time and part time jobs, so reheatable/cold foods are good, and I am also interested in your favourite sandwiches and any awesomely interesting sandwich/salad combos you've tried.

Please: Educate me, mock my ineptitude, it's all good.

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... I can't believe I forgot these two.

Leftover rice, 1 tin drained tuna, microwaved vegies. Stir through 1 spoon mayonaise or soy sauce. :)

Long life noodes, tuna, veggies, with fish sauce and sweet chilli sauce OR chilli sauce and kechap manis. Cook the noodles with a little bit of stock instead of pure water.

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I think I am going to have to invest in some sauces. This might make life more interesting.

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*grins* You need sweet chilli, chilli, kechap manis, regular soy sauce, sambol oelek (even if it isn't really a sauce), oyster sauce and plum sauce. And apple sauce and tomato sauce/ketchup.

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They make sauce out of oysters?

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I just checked wikipedia and it does actually have oysters in it. Huh.