A wide assortment of meals with many being intermediate to advanced. Portions in this manga are family-sized, so take caution if you're cooking for yourself.

The dishes lean toward to easier and cheaper side as they're meant to be doable for a beginner feeding a family on a tight budget. Don't dare underestimate the flavor.

Everyone loves rice, but what can you pair it with? Quite a lot.

Easy-to-understand recipes that are ideally portioned for someone living alone. Even if you can't read it, you can watch the drama for a taste of what you're missing.

Smoked Couple is a treat for all the meat smokers out there, though it isn't restricted to just that. How do you feel about smoked cheesecake?

Not recommended for recovering alcoholics.

Do you like packing meals in bento boxes? No? This may be useless to you then. However, for beginner bento boxers, this presents a dramatic and romantic opportunity to further your knowledge.

Without a doubt be the best vegetarian manga out there. You'll find many of the dishes are vegan-friendly as well! Luckily, this one has a drama adaptation for those who can't access the manga.

Soup! Pottage! Chowder! Stew! Porridge! Udon! Alcohol? Soup!

Some of the recipes are as simple as sticking (expensive) meat on bread while others will leave you sweating. Be ready to spend a lot on kitchen appliances if you aren't well-stocked yet.

More eating on a budget! Though it's short, it features everything from gratin to chirashisushi. Suggested for beginner to intermediate.