Cooking is not one step at a time. While something simmers, you’re usually expected to prepare the next ingredient or step. Recipes assume you’re reading ahead and thinking one or two steps forward. Beginners often wait for one step to finish before moving on, which throws off timing and creates panic. Cooking feels overwhelming when you don’t realize steps overlap by design. Once you understand this, everything feels more manageable. Save this for the next time a recipe feels rushed. #GoodTaste101 #KitchenBasics #LearnToCook #CookingSkills #BeginnerCookingTips