Easy Recipes for Beginners

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Jam Roly-Poly

Classic British Bread and Butter Pudding

Classic Ploughman's Lunch

Classic Welsh Rarebit

Classic British Cauliflower Cheese

Classic British Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream

Classic Eton Mess (Strawberry & Meringue)

115 minBeginner

Classic Bubble and Squeak

Classic Bangers and Mash with Onion Gravy

Disney World-Style Totcho Bowl

Disney World-Style Totcho Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Hash

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Hash

Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup

Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

One-Pot Vegetable Pasta

One-Pot Vegetable Pasta

Vegetable Chow Mein

Vegetable Chow Mein

Hearty Pea and Ham Soup

Hearty Pea and Ham Soup

105 minBeginner

American Pancakes with Crispy Bacon and Maple Syrup

American Pancakes with Crispy Bacon and Maple Syrup

Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Bowls

Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Bowls

45 min5.0Beginner

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Pasta

15 min3.0Beginner

Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

15 min3.0Beginner

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