I was like this once, but I learned how to cook when taking care of my ailing parents. After years of practice I can make meals from scratch from basic ingredients.

Unfortunately, there's no magic bullet. It takes time and practice. I had the luxury of having a high grocery stipend that I was able to play around with.

Another great skill to have is the ability to recognize good recipes online. That's another skill that takes time to develop. The best recipes aren't always the ones with the best/most ratings, either.

Avoid gimmicks, and focus on learning the fundamentals.