If it isn't beyond your comfort level, just alter these recipes! If you need 1/4 cup of... I don't know, celery, don't go buy a whole stalk of celery for this if you wouldn't otherwise use it. Just remove it from the recipe! Or substitute it! Also feel free to add other things you have around the house!
I'm a big fan of simple dishes (since I'm in college)... and the freezer. You've got the fish/meat down so that isn't the problem.
When they go on sale at the grocery store, pick up a few bags of mixed frozen veggies. These are easy to prepare and just as good for you as fresh. You just take out the portion you need and microwave them. They really are a lifesaver for me when I pack lunches. Then you don't need to buy so many perishables.
Also look at things like potato (stays good for weeks), pasta, and rice as side dishes.
And don't worry about freezing things. I only use a couple tablespoons of pasta sauce each time I make pasta, so I just freeze the rest. I chip off what I need and heat it up on the stove or the microwave. Otherwise it would just go bad and be a waste of money.. You could even make a whole batch of meals and freeze them individually!

Good Luck!

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