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Not to be that guy that always says "what do you want to do that for?", but it's possible you're looking for the wrong solution. If you buy ingredients and set aside time for specific kinds of recipes, you don't need to hunt for the recipes.

Get one cookbook of some cuisine you think you'll enjoy, and look for recipes that fit within a time frame you're comfortable with (keeping in mind that for many recipes, many steps can be done ahead of time or in parallel). For each recipe, make a list of ingredients and plan what to buy, when to buy it, when to prep it, when to cook it, and when to eat it (to anticipate a repeat cycle). If you follow this method you'll end up eating what you like, rather than what's convenient for a cabinet with ketchup, instant noodles, canned mushrooms, and dried basil. (Not knocking the poor man's pasta, just saying!)

Also, most recipe databases are awash with poor-quality imitations of traditional dishes, designed purely to cater to whatever your supermarket gives you, rather than good ingredients or healthy food. This doesn't mean you should buy $4 tomatoes, but even a different thickness of noodle can make a big difference. (Though Jersey tomatoes are worth the price; just don't refrigerate them!!)



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