IKEA's mission on this Earth is to make everything simple and understandable, which comes in handy for those of us stumbling through life without a clue. While their furniture sometimes misses the mark, a series of recipes they've just released makes cooking look easier than Paint By Numbers, and we're pretty sure we'll never be able to follow a normal recipe again.
The Canadian branch of the Swedish furniture tycoon teamed up with Toronto-based marketing company Leo Burnett to create Cook This Page, an ingenious set of illustrated recipes which they unveiled at a recent IKEA Canada kitchen event. Each one displays drawings of the ingredients needed, and the prospective chef just has to fill in the blanks. The best part? They're all printed on parchment paper using food-safe ink, so once everything is in place, the page can be rolled up and tossed in the oven. Seriously, does it get any lower-maintenance than that?
Cook This Page has yet to reach IKEA stores, but the concept is so brilliant that we suspect it might even replace the cookbook in due time! See it for yourself below, and let us know if you would attempt any of these scrumptious delights.
Ravioli with Swedish meatballs, a Scandinavian take on the Italian classic
Salmon with lemon and herbs, a restaurant-quality meal you never thought you could make
Some pretty fancy shrimp that will knock the socks off your next cocktail party
