I've always loved to cook but I have to admit, I learned a lot from watching 30 Minute Meals. I know RR can be annoying, but wow, she really knows how to explain things to a novice.
Another cookbook that I love and I think is great for new cooks is Every Day Food: Great Food Fast. It's by the people at Martha Stewart and it has easy recipes and clear instructions.
When I first started cooking I too found it stressful, but just like anything else in life, practice makes perfect. Now I have my own cooking show on YT and love every minute of it! .
Two ideas:
How to cook everything by Bittman
Not a book unless you find the little old volumes at half price books but reliable as hell, Everyday Food by Martha Stewart https://www.marthastewart.com/274264/everyday-food-recipes?
I found this https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Food-Great-Recipes-Delicious/dp/0307354164
the everyday food cookbook is a favorite of mine, with good simple, no fuss food.
Everyday Food: Great Food Fast and Whole Food for the Whole Family are my favorite cookbooks as a home cook.