There's nothing like looking at a nice fresh dinner made with love to get our appetites going. But as we all know, creating such meals is no easy feat — learning to cook well enough takes time and a great deal of effort. So while some manage to prepare dishes they can post on their Instagram feed, others end up with something far from expected.
Whether it’s hilarious cooking fails, terrible meals people had the audacity to serve, or pictures of simply cursed food, people have a soft spot for witnessing kitchen disasters. Thanks to this Reddit community, we can easily boost our confidence and have a nice laugh by seeing the bad, the ugly, and the most unappetizing meals out there.
So get ready, because we're about to take a deep dive into some of the worst images this online group had to offer, all for your amusement. Make sure to scroll down below and upvote the ones that made you cringe the most. Also, if you’re hungry for some more lousy and trashy food, don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this post right here!
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Peas And Mayonnaise Pizza
I would go to war against this. It looks horrible and I bet it stinks too.
To learn more about how these kitchen disasters happen and what people could do to avoid them, we reached out to Ellen Manning, freelance journalist, writer, and founder of the Eat With Ellen blog. "I'm no expert, but from experience, I'd say the biggest cooking mistakes amateurs make are not planning and preparing properly, and not allowing enough time," she told Bored Panda.
"Even the very best chefs make sure everything is prepared in advance, and they know how much time they need to execute certain dishes," Ellen explained. Whether you feel daunted by the whole process or believe you simply lack the skill to create beautiful meals, there are plenty of easy-to-follow cooking tips that can up your culinary game right away.
"If you're less confident, it's even more important to do this and to build in a bit of extra time so you're not rushing and getting stressed. I've ruined many a meal because I tried to rush, didn't read the recipe in advance and get everything ready, then ended up trying to do too much in too little time, which inevitably causes mistakes," the blogger revealed.
I Noticed A Piece Of Broccoli On My Plate That I Thought Looked Like An Opossum Face So I Used It To Make A Little Food Opossum
Food Before Time
Types Of Cones
Luckily, it’s easy to avoid kitchen blunders such as you see in this list if you simply make a plan and stick to it. "Take time to read the recipe, to check you've got the right ingredients, and to plan what you need and what you'll need to do," Ellen suggested. "This is even more important if you're cooking several dishes at the same time. There's many an adage that says 'perfect planning prevents poor performance' — or words to that effect — and it's no different in the kitchen."
So if you want to prevent slip-ups, mishaps, and setting your kitchen on fire, or generally want to know some small steps to help you improve your cooking, Ellen has you covered. "If you're making a complicated dish, get everything chopped up, measured out, and weighed in advance. This will help," she advised.
"Also, try to clear up as you go along (or get someone else to do it). Tidy workspace, tidy mind, and all that. It will keep you organized and calm if you're not working in chaos."
It May Look Kinda [bad] But I’m Still Grateful As It’s All From My Local Food Bank
![It May Look Kinda [bad] But I’m Still Grateful As It’s All From My Local Food Bank](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/62386f42882c7_dhx699g228c71__700.jpg "It May Look Kinda [bad] But I’m Still Grateful As It’s All From My Local Food Bank")
Local Bakery Made These, All Profits Will Go To Colon Cancer Research.
I’d eat it. I love brownies. I love icing. Plus it’s all for a good cause too so nothing wrong to see here.
Spider Man Saving His Own Cake
That is the power of Spiderman holding the cake from falling anymore💪🏻
Let’s not forget that sight, smell, and even sound of food also contribute to how we perceive a certain food. That’s why serving and eating from an attractive plate is also extremely important.
When asked how we can make our food look more appetizing, Ellen told us that a lot of this could come down to preference. "But as everyone says, you eat with your eyes as well as your mouth, so how your dish looks matters as much as how it tastes."
Me And My Girlfriend Hit One Year Together. We’re Both Broke. So Nugs And Fries To Celebrate!
I Got Trashed, Made Orange Chicken Dino Nuggets
My Attempt At Baking A Brownie Turned Out Like A Before And After Picture Of Meth Addiction
Found A "Cook Book" That My Brother Wrote When He Was 7 Years Old, And Am Re-Creating The Recipes. Here's "Licorice Egg"
"Arranging food in a way that's pleasing to the eye is key — think of it as the main part of the dish being the centerpiece, with other elements around it designed to help it stand out, and to complement it in terms of color."
"It's important to think of appearance in three dimensions, not just two, so consider using height (that's why you see so many dishes with elements stacked up on each other). That said, sometimes less is more, so try not to make your plate too 'busy'. You don't want people to be put off by a plate of chaos."
Broke Till Payday. Hot Dog And Pickle Grilled Cheese
I mean it’s fine. I’d personally take the pickle out but I see no problem with this otherwise. 🤷♀️
The “Pizza Americana” I Ordered In Slovakia
So many people hate America. It is a shame really.
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We DO NOT put fries on everything. Really. I swear. Honest. Trust me.
I guess it's about as American as pineapple on pizza is Hawaiian...
Not gonna lie; I have seen this type of pizza with the same name on several different menus. I am also Slovak, but never tried it. Funghi pizza is the best!
Honestly, I reeeeeeaaaaaaallllllllyyyyy want to try it, it looks good!
Czech Republic here (neighbor to Slovakia and used to be one state so I guess our food culture is somewhat similar), the first time I saw this was in ITALY! Honestly I almost had a heart attack! Never seen fries on a pizza in the CZ, nor Slovakia...
Well, pizza with French fries and Vienna sausage is easy to find in Italy, currently.
Slovak beer is excellent, been there, done that. The people are great as well.
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As a Slovak please accept my appologies. On the other hand, I absolutely would eat pizza with a side of fries, so this just saves a step 😆
This is not authentic! Where's the burger?! Where's the bacon?! LOL
Somehow manages to be not at all American, and yet extremely American at the same time.
You'll find this and similar abominations passed off as "American food" in many of the same countries that criticize the US for "bastardizing" *their* food.
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Omg I craved cheese pizza topped with fries during my first pregnancy 😂
I turned my house in Los Angeles into an Airbnb for 7 years. Most of my travelers were from England, France, Germany, Australia, and China. Most of the loved America and I had tons of repeat business. Plus I made enough money to travel around Europe for a couple of months. Loved it!
It's exceptional, wish I could get it here in Fargo, ND, USA.
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Better than pizza with spaghetti on top! At least you could still eat this with your hands.
I was in Russia 15 + years ago and the person I was with was vegetarian and the first vegetarian "meal" was light a can of mixed veg, you know the combo of corn, peas and square cubes of carrot. It looked like it was just dumped upside-down on the plate, could still see the outline of the can in places. In Canada she ordered a vegiburger at Wendy's. It was a bun, ketchup, mayo, mustard, onions, and pickles , like a Dave's single with meat forgotten. Should have been named the condiment burger.
We have this in Sweden too, but with sallad on as well. It's kind of good. I love the sauce as well (kebab). 🍕🍕 But my favorite is with banana, and wierdly people outside Sweden don't like it or think we are wired or something.
Lol, my friend's daughter ordered a pizza and fries in Rome and she got this too. I'd probably eat it anyways lol
Well, the portion size definitely is american style - but I highly doubt you would get a decent beer with it in the states.
that's actually very popular with young people in italy. no s**t. they love it.
I had a pizza like that in Italy, I ordered it just because. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't something I'd ever want again.
That's just a standard fry-pizza... This is a standard item for basically any pizzeria in Europe I've visited. The only question is if you get sauce on the side to dip.
yep that's about right. now just add that mayo from the first pizza...
The pizza in the left side background looks like someone puked on it
I've seen people on travel channel in restaurants put fries in sandwiches and other food items so this isn't too much of a strech. I'd still try it.
Okay but have you ever had fries in pizza tho? It's damn good and not far from the truth 😂
Oh dear. Slovaks can make good pizza, please don't judge us by this picture..
"You are posting comments too fast. Slow down." Screw you, BP. It isn't my fault your crappy software can't keep up. But anyway, "French fries" are actually Belgian.
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You'll find the best sense of humor in the world in Slovakia! Every minute will leave you with something to happily laugh about, as long as you don't take yourself too seriously.
In Europe pizza Americana is usually fries and wurstel. Sorry guyz, but USA is most know for had exportrd fast food around the globe, so we put fast food on pizza. What more USA than make greasy and fatty everything?
Sorry for our "cuisine" Matteo. It's kinda what you get when the entire population comes from somewhere else, and convenience becomes the norm. To make it more USA, serve with one of our mass produced swill "beers". As an American, except for our craft breweries, mass produced "popular" American beers are fizzy urine. I'd love to try this pizza, tho'.
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I am from Slovakia, never heard of such pizza and also haven't seen such a disgusting dish there yet.
try to travel to smaller cities or villages. I have seen many times this in Slovakia too 😀
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I have in fact seen a french fry pizza in America. It had fries and shredded cheddar cheese on it. I didn't get it, but it honestly didn't look unappetizing. Just very unhealthy and carb loaded
Where do you see American cuisine? Your thinking this is it is the real joke LOL
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This is not what American pizza looks like. There are plenty of things we do wrong here. Like, so many things. But pizza? No, that is our game. I'll put my NYC pizza up against any in the world. As for French fries on a pizza? Guys I won't lie, I would totally try that. Could be awesome.
My Daughter's Hotdog Made From Starburst
So when you finally prepare a delicious and appealing plate, you immediately know what to do next — take your phone out and snap a photo. According to Ellen, there are many different ways to take food pictures, and she had a few handy tips to share with you.
"45 degree [angle] always works well but lots of people love a 'flat lay' — when you take a picture from above the plate," she said and added that often it's all about trial and error. "Try different angles, or having different elements as the focus of your shot. You might think it would be the steak, but sometimes the best picture might be focused on the chips, with the steak behind them. Play around and see what works. But remember — while food photos are great, so is eating a hot meal!"
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Ah, Breakfast
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This Regular Pepperoni My Brother Ordered
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Should’ve made flatbreads or tortillas if those were your only ingredients. As it is you’ve made a house brick.
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$50 Slow Roasted Prime Rib
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Sandwich My Dad Likes To Eat, Raw Ground Beef With Raw Onions And White Pepper On Hard Bread
My Kids School Lunch Today. Pancake Sausage Burger With Cheese
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This Was $20
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reminds me of the abominations i was served during my stay at a mental hospital...
I interned on a psych ward, among other places. Made me realize that one of the best things about an inpatient psych stay was that it convinced a person simply that they never wanted to do that again. And the place I was at was def one of the 'nicer' places.
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I kinda wanna throw up. This is horrendous! (At least 3/4 of them are bad)
¾? I would say 99% are down right inedible. The prime rib would be (sort of) safe to eat.
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Number 37. Is actually a german delicacie called Mett. It is save to eat no worry's. As People say. Don't yuck my yum.
*Gordon Ramsay voice* WHERE'S THE FU**ING LAMB SAUCE
I made the terrible mistake of reading this while trying to eat lunch
This is why I make my own food. Everyone else would try to poison me with inedible crap
reminds me of the abominations i was served during my stay at a mental hospital...
I interned on a psych ward, among other places. Made me realize that one of the best things about an inpatient psych stay was that it convinced a person simply that they never wanted to do that again. And the place I was at was def one of the 'nicer' places.
Load More Replies... I kinda wanna throw up. This is horrendous! (At least 3/4 of them are bad)
¾? I would say 99% are down right inedible. The prime rib would be (sort of) safe to eat.
Load More Replies... Number 37. Is actually a german delicacie called Mett. It is save to eat no worry's. As People say. Don't yuck my yum.
*Gordon Ramsay voice* WHERE'S THE FU**ING LAMB SAUCE
I made the terrible mistake of reading this while trying to eat lunch
This is why I make my own food. Everyone else would try to poison me with inedible crap
