If you really want to learn, watch Good Eats with Alton Brown. Seriously his show is one of the best culinary shows on TV because he doesnt just teach you how to cook something like all the other shows, but he tells you why everything happens. He explains the whole process to you so you get a full understanding about whatever it is your cooking. Plus he makes some awesome stuff. im almost positive there is an episode about “potato soup, great grilled cheese, pancakes, grilled salmon perfection” he covers everything.