Cleaning - I hate cleaning!! So many other things I could be doing. However, the cleaning fairy never shows up, so I'm forced to do it
Try making a schedule to do a little each day. Then it doesn't seem too overwhelming. And don't forget about Google - you can google anything!!!
As for food, get a good cookbook and go! At our house, we usually have an "experimental food night" once a week. Don't try anything too complicated to start. Better Homes and Garden has a cookbook full of simple recipes. The Best of Bridge cookbooks are the best! They are Canadian cookbooks full of great recipes.
Good luck!