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Yeah I cook. Probably 6 or so times a week now that I'm unemployed and living off savings.
The way I learned how to cook was to pick certain dishes I liked, make the bare minimum version of them, then gradually increase complexity by adding more and more ingredients. I naturally picked up how certain ingredients behaved over time. I'm pretty great at making a steak now, and I can make a variety of sides to go with it.
Eventually I get bored of even food I like. I find AI is helpful there. You can ask it for other things you can do with the same base, or different sides/sauces to make.
I live alone. I cook for myself. When I do I do it in batches for at least 3 servings. Sometimes my friends come by unannounced and eat my food. Always have people lining up whenever I make a pot of stew. Stew is good with a dutch oven, just takes forever. If you're just starting though, either bake stuff in an oven tray or fry it in a pan. Keep it simple, add complexity as you get comfortable.
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