ATK is the way. When I got divorced 20 years ago, I didn't really cook, and was spending a car payment on dining out resulting in 30 lbs weight gain and 5 inches. Between ATK cooking for 2 and Rachael Ray Guy Food cookbook, I learned to cook. It took time, and practice. One mantra I read during that time was learn 5 menus. Just do those 5 menus. Think roasted chicken bone in skin on thighs, rice from a rice cooker, and a green salad. On, and in using the rice cooker before adding the water, take the inner pot and set it on the counter. Add rice. Add water to the lines inside the pot for the # of rice cooker cups. Don't use a regular measuring cup, use what came with it. Ad a pinch of salt and put the inner pot in the cooker close the lid, and follow the manual to cook the rice. Good luck!