[nana911]

Start with the things you make that 'taste the same' lol. Go online or wherever and add recipes to that to make a week long menu. From that make a list of what you need to purchase. This cuts your shopping to once per week. Expand your repertoire by adding something in new each week. If it works add it to your list, if it doesn't don't. You'll eventually have a master list of recipes that work for you. From that list you'll make your weekly menu list and from that menu list you'll make your weekly shopping list. It's a rhythm that you'll get into. Buy larger packages of meats cheaper and then repackage them in smaller meal size portions in freezer bags. I also use alot of the steam fresh vegetables. A real quick and delicious way to fix a small pork loin (the ones that come 2 per pack) take one roll it in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper, bake at 500 for 20 min. that's it. Some steamed veggies on the side. In the time it takes the meat to rest, you're eating in less than 30min. I think I got that from Rachel Ray years ago when she first started out. Alot of your cooking skills will come with time and age, don't get in a hurry, it will come.....