Cooking well shouldn't be stressful—one of YouTube's most popular chefs shows us how to conquer 7 common stressors in the kitchen

Edited and updated October 2022.

Cooking should be fun, not stressful, but time and time again, I hear from people whose nervousness or anxiety around cooking keeps them from channeling their inner chefs. The good news? You're not necessarily doomed to a life of takeout—which, of course, probably isn't the best for your overall health and skin! With a little guidance, anyone can get comfy in the kitchen. Here, 7 things people always say to me about why cooking stresses them out, plus how to tackle these stressors to start creating the meals of your dreams.