Learn basic techniques (how to make an omelette, how to saute food, etc.) and extrapolate from there. You can also just look up recipes and read them beforehan

Learn basic techniques (how to make an omelette, how to saute food, etc.) and extrapolate from there. You can also just look up recipes and read them beforehand to see if they're too complicated. Lots of delicious things are actually pretty simple to make. For example, you can take some chicken thighs, pour some olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice on top and stick them in an oven at 425F and you have a meal in about half an hour or so.