{"id":24082,"date":"2021-12-10T21:33:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T21:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=24082"},"modified":"2021-12-10T21:44:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T21:44:56","slug":"kitchen-tips-simple-ways-to-avoid-cooking-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/kitchen-tips-simple-ways-to-avoid-cooking-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Tips: Simple Ways to Avoid Cooking Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Avoid these cooking blunders to ensure your cuisine is as close to perfect as possible.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'><strong>Morgan Cutolo\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Adding too much salt\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Adding too much salt to your dish doesn\u2019t only make you want to chug a glass of water, it\u2019s also really unhealthy. Add a little sprinkle of salt as you cook your food and taste it to know when you\u2019ve added the right amount.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/salting-meat-shutterstock_717708097.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24104\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/salting-meat-shutterstock_717708097.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Pasta has been overcooked.\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Nothing ruins a meal more than soggy spaghetti. If you overcook your pasta, run it under cold water for a few minutes to stop the cooking process and compact the starch. When you add tomato sauce, the pasta will become heated again. If your mushy spaghetti can&rsquo;t be fixed, toss it into a pot of minestrone or chicken noodle soup.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/testing-pasta-for-doneness_shutterstock_9668296.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24107\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/testing-pasta-for-doneness_shutterstock_9668296.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Not sifting the flour\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you don\u2019t sift your flour when cooking it can lead to lumps. People often run into this problem when making gravies and sauces. If your sauce has a lot of lumps, throw it in a blender to smooth it out.&nbsp;\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full is-resized><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/shifting-dry-ingredients.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24105\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shifting-dry-ingredients.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Checking on your food while it\u2019s in the oven\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It\u2019s very tempting to open the oven to check on your food and get a whiff of what\u2019s to come, but it could cause your food to be undercooked. Every time you open the oven door it releases enough heat to change the temperature. If you want to be able to see your food, turn on the light and look through the oven window.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/open-oven-shutterstock_676415506.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24115\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/open-oven-shutterstock_676415506.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Using parchment paper instead\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It is slightly easier to place your cookies straight on the pan rather than using parchment paper, but if you want complete cookies, use parchment paper. The cookies will stick to the pan and break apart if not lined with parchment paper. If this occurs, consider using them as a cookie crumble on top of a cake or in an ice cream sundae. When cooking, you should also be concerned about safety mistakes.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/exps3910_FB143426A05_01_2b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24111\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exps3910_FB143426A05_01_2b.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Adding too much water to rice\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Adding too much water to your rice when cooking can make it turn out soggy. But don\u2019t worry; your meal isn\u2019t completely ruined. Add some cooked shrimp or meat to it, for little balls, and fry them or wrap them in wontons and steam them.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/water-ro-rice-shutterstock_564713176.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24108\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/water-ro-rice-shutterstock_564713176.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Forgetting to stir\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you forget to stir your stew\u2014or whatever dish you\u2019re cooking on the stove\u2014the bottom of the pan can burn and become completely black. You can save your stew by transferring the part that isn\u2019t burnt to a new pan. Make sure to do this as soon as you notice some has burned, though, because it could ruin the taste of the whole dish\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/Szechuan-Skillet-Chicken_EXPS_FT19_205536_F_0801_1-1-22.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24109\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Szechuan-Skillet-Chicken_EXPS_FT19_205536_F_0801_1-1-22.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Not greasing the cake pan\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Forgetting to grease the cake pan before pouring the batter in can lead to a crumbly mess when you take it out of the oven. It won\u2019t be able to easily slide out of the pan and onto the drying rack. If you\u2019re crafty you can try \u201cgluing\u201d the pieces of the cake back together with frosting.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GHTJM1701_4085_24_1bC.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24110\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GHTJM1701_4085_24_1bC.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Overcooking veggies\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you accidentally overcook your vegetables it can make them dry and bland. Cool them in ice water and then reheat briefly in hot stock to make them edible again.&nbsp;\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/cooking-veggies-shutterstock_532529860.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24112\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cooking-veggies-shutterstock_532529860.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Adding too much sugar\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you add too much sugar when cooking it can make your dessert extremely unhealthy. If you have a sweet tooth, try satisfying it with fruit-centric desserts. Sugar addiction is a real thing!&nbsp;\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/adding-sugar-shutterstock_444821074.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24113\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/adding-sugar-shutterstock_444821074.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Making use of the &ldquo;low-fat&rdquo; option\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Cooking with low-fat ingredients is unhealthy; there is such a thing as good fat. In reality, not using enough fat when cooking is a common blunder. Fat is an important source of energy and aids in vitamin absorption in your body.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/avocado-and-sliced-avocado-slices-shutterstock_309819143.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24114\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/avocado-and-sliced-avocado-slices-shutterstock_309819143.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Using a small pot to cook pasta\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you add a large handful of pasta to a small boiling pot of water it can cause the water\u2019s temperature to drop fast, and it will take longer to start boiling again. As the noodles sit in the lukewarm water they will start to get mushy and clump together.&nbsp;\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/cooking-pasta-shutterstock_1093244597.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24116\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cooking-pasta-shutterstock_1093244597.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Skipping the meat thermometer\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Even if you\u2019re a grill master, you probably can\u2019t accurately tell when meat is ready just by looking at it. If you poke it with a fork to check the inside, you risk releasing some of the flavors. Use a thermometer instead to make sure your meat is finished and safe to eat.&nbsp;\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/shutterstock_1022320900.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24117\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1022320900.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Prepping ingredients as you cook\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To avoid ruining your food you should have all of your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before you start. If the recipe calls for minced garlic and you take the time to mince the garlic mid-step, it could ruin the recipe.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/cutting-pepper-shutterstock_739088206.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-24118\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cutting-pepper-shutterstock_739088206.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Avoid these cooking blunders to ensure your cuisine is as close to perfect as possible. Morgan Cutolo Adding too much salt Adding too much salt to your dish doesn\u2019t only make you want to chug a glass of water, it\u2019s also really unhealthy. 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