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get yourself a crock pot. it's very easy. throw in meat (i'm fond of short ribs) celery, carrots, onions, potatos, spices and water. let braise for a long long time. this is somethign you can start the night before, or that morning.

from there you can graduate to different things or experiment with different spices or ingredients.

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These are really great, and easy to use too. You can make really good soups, stews, sauces, chili, potato dishes, etc., in it without heating up the house on a hot summer day, or using much electricity, or doing much work. You don't have to watch it, but can just dump your stuff in and come back hours later to a great meal. You can even make bread and cakes in them.