Cooking can be a relaxing and meditative experience once you take the time to really get into it. Apart from being able to feed yourself, it also gives you the chance to bring people together and create new experiences for them through their taste buds.

Now, if committing mistakes in the kitchen is what’s stopping you from pursuing cooking as a hobby, don’t worry. Despite what you think, you’re probably not that bad.

To help you feel much more confident in your skills, here’s a collection of epic culinary fails.