One of the biggest lifestyle changes you have to make when eating healthier, putting yourself on a budget, or simply living alone is learning how to cook. It’s a skill that a surprising number of adults don’t know how to do and don’t care to learn – but who wouldn’t want a meal that’s cooked perfectly to their tastes every time?

Of course, when food doesn’t come out as planned, it’s easy to get a little discouraged, but we’re here to help you ensure that doesn’t happen. Here are seven tips that, if kept in mind, will help you to make better-tasting food.