Help I can't cook

[madcatladyforever]

Help! I've invited friends over to Sunday lunch because they've had me over for Sunday lunch twice now and I HAVE to reciprocate.
I can't cook to save my life as I've never had any interest in it and have other hobbies I prefer doing.
My greatest achievement was broad beans in white sauce that tasted quite nice and now I'm all burnt out.
How can I cook a roast as easily as possible without burning the house down or poisoning my guests
Also I'm 58 I should have mastered this by now.

How about a rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes? You could have that hot or cold and pop everything in nice dishes and it will look lovely.

Or Deliveroo/Just Eat?

I remember my vast Unis shared house kitchen had one oven that either did 200 degrees or nothing. The thermostat might be broken (oven thermometers are less than £20).

I've not had a gas oven for 20 years, but there is (or maybe there used to be) a big temperature difference between the top and bottom shelves.

What did you choose, @madcatladyforever? Will you give us an update as to how it goes?