I'm inspired by making tasty, easy meals (ie quick to prepare without using every dish in the cupboard!) that have a balance of veges, carbs and protein. I also love Googling basic recipe ideas and getting new ideas (e.g. chicken stir fry, mince or lamb cutlets). A meal planner helps too - i brainstormed a list of basic meal ideas and accompaniments. We eat very simply though, so are happy with steamed veg, carbs and protein most nights. No sauces, no salt and pepper but I do use lots of garlic, herbs and spices....I don't cook many 'dishes' as such.

I do have a couple of 'rules' though...

*I change the carb each night, so don't have the same thing two nights in a row. And try different things with the carbs from last time E.g. Mix up the rice by cooking in stock or coconut milk every now and then. No harder than normal rice, but changes the taste a bit. Potatoes could be roasted, mashed, potato bake, jacket etc

*Minimum of three veg each night (though usually its 4-5), minimum of two colours and there has to be at least one vege different to the night before. Same for salads.

*Change the protein each night. If its the same, it has to be a different form e.g beef mince one night, steak the next.