There is a new home economics curriculum that was created recently - it’s called Home Equity. And you can actually download the curriculum here - https://www.fairplaylife.com/home-equity-curriculum
But I hear you about missing out on the generational handoff of the subtle secrets of food, nurturing, and caregiving. We, Gen X, have been required to learn our stuff on YouTube. Which has its pros and cons.
For me, the answer has been about building community. I would guess that you know at least one or two other women our age that are in the same boat. Maybe.
It’s a lot easier to make one good healthy meal, then portion it out to share with a few friends. Then you get the variety and the savings all at once.