Feeding Rich in Black & White is just like Feeding Rich except that it is printed in black and white. Feeding Rich is a compilation of recipes that developed over many years. Some of these developments are getting close to 50 years old. The focus at the time was to make something edible, quick and easy. It also had to do with the limited pantry available. With that being said, the recipes have a difficulty rating that is symbolized by the number of chef hats, one being simple, two being easy, three being moderate and four being advanced. I do not estimate the time to do a recipe because I do not know how familiar you are with the kitchen and how comfortable you are to cooking. Take your time ---especially when using sharp utensils or appliances and after a couple times, the recipe will come together quicker.
Keep in mind that the recipes are written to be
easy
quick
affordable
tasty
If you are just starting out, buy the minimum that you need and build on it as you become more comfortable with cooking. Once you start making more involved recipes and enjoying them, you have the justification to start growing your kitchen and skills.