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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.

Comments

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Oh, awesome. I don't have a tabbouleh recipe, so this is great. Would I be able to get away with subbing couscous for bulgar? I can get it easily and there's always some in my cupboard.

The pasta salad sounds easy and tasty, too; and I really enjoy fruit but would never have thought of doing that to it on my own.

[dkphoenix.livejournal.com]

You could always try using couscous. The texture would be different, and you might have to change the amount of dressing. You could probably also substitute brown rice.