As a novice cook, every step you make in the kitchen is a mistake waiting to happen. From the way you scramble eggs to how you store your produce to the way you treat your cast iron skillets, it's easy to get tripped up when cooking. And that's not just for the first-time cook; even good cooks make mistakes every day while in the kitchen. Whether it's because they're cutting corners, or are just being lazy, here are 25 common cooking mistakes that even the best cooks can make.
We're willing to bet that you yourself are committing some of these mistakes too. Be sure to correct the ones you're making and you'll see a huge improvement in the food you make -- and your cooking experience overall.
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1
You Destroy Your Onions
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2
You Think Garlic Powder Is A Fine Substitute For REAL Garlic
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3
You Use A Dull Knife
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4
You Skimp On The Butter
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5
You Boil Pasta In A Small Pot
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6
You Don't Wash As You Go
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7
You Store Your Tomatoes In The Fridge
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8
You Use Skim Milk
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9
You Think You're Too Good For A Slow Cooker
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10
You've Neglected Your Spice Cabinet
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You Don't Take The Time To Wash Your Greens
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12
You're Too Lazy To Buy A New Oven Thermometer
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13
You Don't Use Parchment Paper On Your Baking Sheets
14
You Use Crappy Olive Oil And Expect It To Taste Good
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15
You Use Store-Bought Stock Instead Of Making Your Own
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16
You Forget That Meat Shrinks When It Cooks
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17
You Expect Every Dried Bean To Act The Same
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18
You Make Mashed Potatoes With An Immersion Blender
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19
You Put Your Good Knives In The Dish Washer
Flickr: Amanda Niekamp
20
You Use Lean Beef
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21
You Don't Use Perfectly Clean Bowls To Whip Egg Whites
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22
You Forget Food Is In The Oven
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23
You Use Store-Bought Lemon Juice
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24
You Burn Your Garlic
Flickr: stu_spivack
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25
You Don't Have Fun While Cooking
Flickr: Skånska Matupplevelser