7 Home Cooking Mistakes to Avoid

Rana Atef

After the outbreak of the COVID-19, many families experienced the enjoyable home cooking mood during isolation and lockdown. Also, a number of recipes were means of fun during the quarantine. So, Real Simple reviewed the most common seven home cooking mistakes and how to fix them.

Ignoring Reading the Full Recipe before Starting

Cooking before reading the full recipe is one of the common mistakes that several home chefs make. So, make sure to read the ingredients well, and the recipe as some meals need more time for preparing.

Overcrowding the Pan

It is another common mistake done by several people during cooking at home, as they mix all the ingredients together regarding the capability of the pan, so it could slow down the process of cooking.

So, make sure that all ingredients have direct contact with the well-heated pan to have this crispy texture.

Ignoring Salting Pasta's Water

Ignoring salting pasta water can impact the quality of cooking the pasta. Also, another common mistake is overcooking the pasta or noodles leading it to lose its al dente texture.

Therefore, make sure to salt the boiling pasta water heavily before adding the pasta.

Adding Old or Expired Dried Herbs

Dried herbs lose their flavors over time and adding them will not give you the taste you hope for. The best alternative is preparing using fresh herbs that can enrich the taste and the smell of the meal.

Not Using Sharp Knives

Using sharp knives is better for saving your time and efforts while cutting chicken, smashing garlic, slicing the vegetables. Furthermore, using sharp knives is safer.