Was it dragonfish or ecoli that recommended YouTube for cooking? Maybe you're a visual person. There's also cooking forums. I know you're in a small town but perhaps there's cheap cooking classes? Could also ask a friend.
Its your life do what you want but in today's world with modern technology. there's no excuses for why you can't learn. So many options at your finger tip.
PS, if veggies and fruit are too complicated for you to prepare then you got a much bigger problem
I'm with him ^, Doug.
Crock pot. Dude. You can do some amazing things with a roast, potato, and 12 hours. No joke. Its freakin effortless. And you can nuke the leftover for a week! Its called a compromise!