Cooking!

Because I operate on a tight budget, I regularly buy food that are reduced to clear (i.e. expiring very soon). I can't afford sauces too, so what I try to do is that with what I have, I let the natural taste of the food come out. It doesn't have to be rich, but it doesn't have to be bland either. With some simple combinations and a little experimentation, you can make food that's pretty tasty and not too difficult to prepare (I'm short of time too, like I said). Soup's the easiest. Try not to overcook food, especially vegetable else you lose all the nutrients. But likewise, don't undercook food unless you know what you are doing, especially meat.

I'm hardly a great cook, but I do try my best to cook nice stuff for others. But when I'm cooking for myself, as long as it's edible that's fine.

^Chicken thighs are great in the oven! They won't come out too dry, and most of the unhealthy fat would melt and flow out but still retaining enough to make the meat juicy. Experiment more with spices! Too bad my college doesn't have an oven. I have to make do with 2 hobs...

Hadriel