Honestly, if you don't know how to cook at all, you might be smart to invest in a basic cookbook, like Betty Crocker or Better Homes and Gardens, which will teach you the basics of HOW to cook.
Or, you can just start picking recipes you like on here and jumping right in and trying them - almost every recipe has very detailed directions, so it's pretty hard to go wrong. 
You don't have to butter pans. Use nonstick cooking spray instead. I don't know Canadian brands, but you should find them right in the grocery store next to the cooking oils.
Learning how to substitute well comes with time and experience, unfortunately. Some things are easy - avoid dairy products, use soy equivalents instead. Some things aren't as easy, such as knowing how much fat you can replace with applesauce in a recipe. The best idea is to stick with the IBS-safe recipes here on the site and in Heather's book to start with. Once you know HOW to cook for IBS, you can start to experiment with substitutes.
Good luck!
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