America's test kitchen has some playlists on basics[0] and technique[1]. There are other videos that cover basics too. And, sometimes you'll learn a new techniq

America's test kitchen has some playlists on basics[0] and technique[1]. There are other videos that cover basics too. And, sometimes you'll learn a new technique in a video for a dish you've never made before. You sound methodical; maybe you're baking, which is a little more scientific. (If that's the case Adam Ragusea[2] has some solid videos on showing how he got to his brownie and chocolate chip cookies iirc.) This is a case where videos can make you better, but you have to actually get your hands dirty and get a feel for things too. At the end of the day, it's like learning a language: it's easy to get stuck in the learning/drilling/practice phase. Your actual goal is almost certainly to get to where you can immerse yourself in the skill and enjoy it as quickly as practical. If you want to make something fresh, give it a shot and be sure to taste things as you go. Sometimes it takes trial and error. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSDeoKpIsAk&list=PLnbzopdwFrnYUIzRxlLAj2Gybd1vYqZRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSDeoKpIsAk&list=PLnbzopdwFr... [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uf3OmSyG6A&list=PLnbzopdwFrnYyvwrqTB_5AhufdOMisGnF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uf3OmSyG6A&list=PLnbzopdwFr... [2] https://www.youtube.com/@aragusea https://www.youtube.com/@aragusea