Creative cooking: eating well with almost nothing

Cooking for yourself is one of the most useful hobbies: you learn a real skill, you eat better, and you can impress your friends. And contrary to belief, it doesn't cost more.

Nail three base recipes

Rather than chasing complicated dishes, pick three simple recipes and remake them until you can nail them with your eyes closed. That solid base then lets you improvise with confidence.

Cook with what's left

The real game is building a meal from whatever's left in the fridge. It cuts waste, flexes your creativity, and often produces your best improvised finds.