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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I was so much the same way when I was a newlywed.

I got married knowing not much beyond the most basics -- how to prepare pre-made foods by boiling them in a pot, heating them up in a skillet/microwave/pan, or sticking them in an oven.

My mom was the same way, so none of us ever learned anything beyond the basics.

Fast forward many years and I'm actually a bit proud of my culinary skills -- nothing fancy, but very competent in the kitchen and can combine just about anything I happen to have on hand into a tasty meal.

Start watching cooking shows. It doesn't really matter which one(s) unless you have a specific interest -- there are tons of them on the air today. They are all fascinating to me, watching the process from start to finish. And the end results always look so good that it is VERY motivating to try to reproduce them.

Realize that if you can master some basic skills, you can be very versatile in planning menus. Pasta, rice, and eggs for starters can be combined with so very many different fillers and sauces that once you are confident with them you can branch out to your heart's content.

Educate yourself on the basics of nutrition -- learn the language. Basic menus over a few days time should include whole grains, proteins, vegetables (especially leafy greens), fruits, sugars, fats, etc., in a balanced proportion. Once you view it as a challenge to be mastered rather than a task, you feel more motivated.

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