Cooking for yourself is not only cheaper (by far in many cases) but you get to really control what goes into your meal. Cooking is my personal favorite and most valued skill.
Without an oven it’s a bit harder to make decent meals, but still a crockpot can throw down on some nice meals. I like teflon electric skillets, good enough for omelets and bacon, hash browns, burgers, chili, chilimac, spaghetti sauces, tacos, etc. I can’t imagine anyone going hungry because they can’t cook, within reason. I think they cost about $10. Baking is a bit harder to do without an oven. But Delis kinda take care of that angle anyway, if one is serious about being poor.
Not only does it control your meal, the women love it. Better than a date just stay home and cook something that smells great..... Works almost all the time.... Also make sure she eats the garlic, too....
A man after my heart!!!!
but I will leave you in peace because I'm lucky enough that my husband is a good cook and does enjoy it. Over the years some of our best moments have been while we were working together in the kitchen. Our daughter is now making the times even better because she is following in both our footsteps --she loves being in the kitchen and helping.