For all of my friends who don't cook much

This thread is likely to fill up with quick and easy suggestions:
http://slacktivist.typepad.com/slacktivist/2008/02/bachelor-chow.html

It already includes links to:
http://community.livejournal.com/1_eats_cheap/
http://www.101cookbooks.com/basic_techniques/

If you find this useful, I have done a public service. (I can also answer questions about specific cooking stuff, if you have them.)