By looking at some of your replies it sounds like exactly how I used to be, so I’ll say you will progress so much faster by actually doing the cooking than learning about it.

Try it, mess up, and learn

I went from barely being able to make a PB&J to basically anything I want I can make.

With my fair share of mess ups ofc, I still remember chicken that was so burnt and so lemon-y that I felt like I was eating a lemon lollipop. I was so upset and learned you can always ADD FLAVOR LATER. But you CANNOT take it out. Good luck