Cooking is about love and following your tastebuds.
Even if you don't follow the 'rule' of cooking or uses 'instant' ingredients, as long as your kids and spouse love it, you've nailed cooking.
Do not be upset if your cooking didn't turn out the first time, as per the recipe. Try again, cook with your heart, and eventually you can succeed.
Using instant ingredients also requires skills to make it delicious and finger licking. It definitely saves precious time. At least the dish is home-cooked, instead of store bought. 😅
Home-cooked with love dishes taste wayyy much yummier than store bought. 😋