Common Cooking Mistakes That Ruin Your Food

 

Content: "Even experienced cooks make these simple errors that can turn a great meal into a disaster. Learn how to avoid these common pitfalls and cook like a pro!

1. Not Preheating Your Pan Cold pans make food stick and cook unevenly. Always heat your pan for 2-3 minutes before adding oil or food.

2. Moving Food Too Much Let your food cook! Constantly flipping or stirring prevents proper browning and develops less flavor.

3. Overcooking Vegetables Mushy vegetables lose nutrients and taste. Cook until just tender-crisp for the best texture and flavor.

4. Not Seasoning in Layers Season at different stages of cooking, not just at the end. This builds deeper, more complex flavors.

5. Using Dull Knives Dull knives are dangerous and make cooking harder. Sharp knives make prep faster and safer."