Ontario Beginner Cook Recipes

"I got very bored with standing around for 15 or 20 minutes every morning, stirring oatmeal. Wasted time! I kept thinking, "I could be on 'Zaar instead!" Then I came up with this idea, and now I am."

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Ingredients: wheat bran, fresh fruit...

"Ever had this comfort soup in a restaurant? Tomatoes, onions and pasta--always a winning combination. This recipe is simple, affordable and fat free. Grandma made this popular homemade tomato soup in our family restaurant back in the 50's. Experiment with rice, parsley, leftovers, herbs, celery leaves, cheese or diced tomatoes. This recipe is..."

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Ingredients: onions, salt and pepper...

"A great way to escape winter's chill - adults only! Make your hot chocolate with water or milk and top with whipped cream or try my Marvellous Marshmellows as a garnish - from Food & Drink magazine."

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Ingredients: coffee liqueur, vanilla vodka...

"Don't let green beans get boring; serve this Greek-style side dish that's packed with flavour."

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Ingredients: feta cheese, fresh basil...

"This is a nice little dish, the flavours blend so nicely. Its become a favorite around here. This recipe can be doubled ot tripled."

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Ingredients: kosher salt, olive oil...

"Now that the word is out that chocolate is good for you (BUT only if not mixed with milk) why not have it for breakfast? This makes a nice change of pace from plain oatmeal. Karl did not think this was sweet enough, but when he sprinkled a little brown sugar over he was happy. Serve with ricemilk or soymilk to get the full advantage of those cocoa..."

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Ingredients: dates, salt...

"This is a recipe from Ken Kostick's cookbook"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, lemon juice...

"Well, this recipe is 25 years old. I created this recipe for my youngest son at the time. He was a very picky eater and had allergies to most things so suffice to say the Banana Bread was a good substitute for candy and etc at the time. I particularly like this formula because of it's simplicity and I have yet to find one that I like in comparison...."

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Ingredients: eggs, lemon juice, margarine...

"I am on a rather strict diet at the moment, and came up with this yummy dessert that meets the letter of the 'law' if not the spirit! Be sure to use pineapple in its own juice, NOT pineapple in syrup. Cook time is chill time - this is very quick to make."

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Ingredients: berries, crushed pineapple in juice...

"A very fast and easy soup made by doctoring canned goods. Reasonably low fat, high fibre, vegetarian. And yet - people like it."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, vegetable cocktail...

"I have made carrot salad in many variations for many years, but this is my favourite. I don't always have all three fruits to put into it, but I do try to have two out of the three at least. This is so cool and refreshing. It makes a great accompaniment to my Lamb Curry. Cook time is chill time, although it will keep, if well sealed, for 24 hours in..."

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, salt & freshly ground black pepper...