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Cook the rice in stock with a Bay Leaf and mix in some caramelized onions and chives at the end.

using a tri-pod will also help.

Add a shopping list for each recipe...It's helpful for folks who don't cook much, because not cooking also means not spending a whole lot of time in the grocery store.
If your going to include a recipe that has been "passed" around lots check with other members of the family who have to see if they have made it there own by changing things a bit...Including mult. version of the same recipe can be useful.
laminate the thing...New cooks like some older ones can be messy.
Include a food safety section and be sure to add kitchen safety (i.e. how to put out a grease fire.
Good luck!

Green Olives.

Ina Garten

Toast with peanut butter on it and a cold glass of milk.

I love her.

A chocolate cream pie or tart would be nice, adorned with edible flowers.

Start with the classics, use good quality spirits and mixers. You can't go wrong wit a well made Gin & Tonic.

Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar

Chocolate & peanut butter ice cream.

I think Ted Allen, is a nice guy and all...But really he should stick to Top Chef, Iron Chef and of course Queer Eye. His Food Networks show, is no good.