Food algorithms are called "recipes". You follow the steps, and the food gets made. Look at /r/cheapmeals or /r/slowcooking for ideas of simple dishes. ... If

Food algorithms are called "recipes". You follow the steps, and the food gets made. Look at /r/cheapmeals or /r/slowcooking for ideas of simple dishes. ... If you happen to be asking "what do I like to eat, or what can I cook that I know I'll like once I've prepared it rather than buying pre-made" .... Well I'm sorry there's no substitute for experience and knowing ones own tastes -- this is learned through experimentation and decision-making and time expenditure; aka trail and error. Jump in the pool, and start swimming.