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Cooking—it’s that optional thing that we do when we don’t want to look like lazy good-for-nothings eating cheese and salami straight out of the pack and munching on raw vegetables instead of making a salad. Even cavemen and barbarians were able to cook things well. But even with the help of modern technology, we sometimes end up absolutely butchering our meals and making mega cooking fails.

Prepare your stomachs, dear Readers, for Bored Panda has baked up a feast of the most incredible cooking fails for you to enjoy. Upvote your fave pics and leave a comment about the times you messed up while cooking. Psst. We’ve got more epic cooking fails for you to taste right here, here, and here. Remember to chew well and take your time. Patience and focus have a lot to do with success in the kitchen (and in life, but that’s another story). If you’re distracted or running around like a headless chicken then odds are, you’ll make a ton of mistakes. Before you know it, your spaghetti’s on fire. Or worse—it’s fallen straight inside your shoes. Don’t believe us? Scroll on down.

Pie artist and baking and cooking pro Jessica Clark-Bojin was kind enough to give Bored Panda a few great tips and tricks to help all of us out in the kitchen and prevent massive disasters from happening. "Kitchen 'mistakes' can range from the catastrophic, 'I forgot the pot roast in the oven and now the kitchen is on fire' to the more benign, 'I accidentally put paprika in the cookies instead of cinnamon', but in most instances, they stem from the same thing: distraction and a lack of preparation." Read on for her delicious insights into avoiding kitchen mistakes.

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We Tried To Make "Ladybug Rolls"

We Tried To Make "Ladybug Rolls"

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    Tonight Was Foreign Culture Night In My House So I Decided To Cook A Traditional Dish From Pompeii

    Tonight Was Foreign Culture Night In My House So I Decided To Cook A Traditional Dish From Pompeii

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    Jessica pointed out that anyone who wants to improve in the kitchen should start by taking some time to think about and picture in their mind all the steps before diving in and starting to bake or cook. That way, you can avoid slip ups, blunders, and setting your entire kitchen aflame.

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    "Make sure you have all the ingredients you need before you start baking. Work 'mis-en-place' and have all the bowls, spoons, tools, etc. cleaned and out on the counter ready for you. Measure out dry ingredients in advance, and (if called for) portion out wet ingredients and chill in the fridge. Clean up pots and pans while your mixture bakes," Jessica shared.

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    I Was Making Home Made Chicken Stock. After Simmering For Hours, The Recipe Said To Pour It Through A Strainer. God Damn It

    I Was Making Home Made Chicken Stock. After Simmering For Hours, The Recipe Said To Pour It Through A Strainer. God Damn It

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    #6

    My Friend Made A “Hedgehog” For Her 14-Year-Old Son’s Birthday

    My Friend Made A “Hedgehog” For Her 14-Year-Old Son’s Birthday

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    According to the pie expert, it's hard to make mistakes if you follow these steps. Or, at the very least, following them will mean that you'll catch any mistakes before they become really big issues. "Taking the few extra minutes to prep will give you a lovely stress-free baking experience!"

    Jessica also shared that everyone in her family cooks, but they all have different dietary preferences. So tasting food can be a challenge. "We have family members who are vegetarian, vegan, celiac (and just plain fussy) and it’s not always possible for the cook to taste what they are making for everyone else. But you can always bring in a pinch-taster and get a second opinion!"

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    Husband Tried To Make A Dolphin For My Cocktail. It's The Cutest Eel I've Ever Seen

    Husband Tried To Make A Dolphin For My Cocktail. It's The Cutest Eel I've Ever Seen

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    My Sister Made Some French Fries

    My Sister Made Some French Fries

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    #9

    Creepy Pancake

    Creepy Pancake

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the right is great for Halloween. I love the purple grin.

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    Other professionals echo Jessica's advice, too. Katie Workman from the Associated Press writes that we should all read through recipes all the way through ahead of time so that we can get all the ingredients that we need. What’s more, we’ll be well prepared for any time-consuming surprises in advance.

    You should also get all of your ingredients ready before you start cooking. After all, if you’re supposed to be sauteing your veggies but you’re still chopping your bell peppers while your mushrooms are already frying, you might end up with a weird mix of under and over-cooked food.

    Finally, keep in mind that seasoning makes all the difference to the taste of the dish. So add a pinch of salt and pepper here and there from time to time. During prep. In the middle of cooking. Right before serving. Try to find the balance between overseasoning and utter blandness. Oh, and remember to sharpen your knives!

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    #10

    Someone Left A Bread Pudding In The Back Of The Oven For 5 Days. So Here Is My New Pet Rock, Charlie

    Someone Left A Bread Pudding In The Back Of The Oven For 5 Days. So Here Is My New Pet Rock, Charlie

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    #11

    My Apple Broke The Apple Cutter And Now I Have A Weapon

    My Apple Broke The Apple Cutter And Now I Have A Weapon

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    #12

    Friend Sent Me This. Composition: "Dad Tried To Make Wine"

    Friend Sent Me This. Composition: "Dad Tried To Make Wine"

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    Lou
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks more like, "Dad tried to murder everyone in the family"

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    #13

    My Night After Work

    My Night After Work

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    Stimpy
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sir, that is not how you are normally supposed to serve this

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    #15

    Go To Make Pasta, The First Pot Slips And I Pour It All On The Ground. Make A Second Pot And The Handle Straight Up Breaks And My Pasta Goes Everywhere. Didn't Eat; Had A Lil Cry

    Go To Make Pasta, The First Pot Slips And I Pour It All On The Ground. Make A Second Pot And The Handle Straight Up Breaks And My Pasta Goes Everywhere. Didn't Eat; Had A Lil Cry

    Not to mention that firstly I came home late from work and drop my open sandwich in the parking lot. 

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    Boiled An Egg This Morning And I Think Something Went Horribly Wrong

    Boiled An Egg This Morning And I Think Something Went Horribly Wrong

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    #17

    I'll Never Be Someone's Bride

    I'll Never Be Someone's Bride

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    #18

    Thought You Guys Might Like This Pie I Baked

    Thought You Guys Might Like This Pie I Baked

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    #19

    So My Wife Grilled Corn Tonight. For 2 1/2 Hours

    So My Wife Grilled Corn Tonight. For 2 1/2 Hours

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    ML
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read my wife killed corn tonight and I thought what an appropriate description

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    This Sums Up My Day. Why Isn't My Stock Simmering... It's Been Over An Hour

    This Sums Up My Day. Why Isn't My Stock Simmering... It's Been Over An Hour

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can happen to anyone. I have turned on the wrong burner a few times. Fortunately, I have never melted a pot.

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    #21

    I Baked Some Strawberry Cakes In Cat-Shaped Pans, Then Iced Them. They Came Out Looking Like Burn Victims

    I Baked Some Strawberry Cakes In Cat-Shaped Pans, Then Iced Them. They Came Out Looking Like Burn Victims

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    #22

    5 Minutes Before Closing After A 12-Hour Shift

    5 Minutes Before Closing After A 12-Hour Shift

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    This Cake

    This Cake

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    I Was Told You Guys Might Appreciate This. Made A Pie Today. Dropped A Pie Today

    I Was Told You Guys Might Appreciate This. Made A Pie Today. Dropped A Pie Today

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    #26

    Bake Bread They Said. An Overnight Rise Will Taste So Good They Said. Put In The Fridge They Said. It's So A Rewarding Hobby They Said

    Bake Bread They Said. An Overnight Rise Will Taste So Good They Said. Put In The Fridge They Said. It's So A Rewarding Hobby They Said

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    #27

    Happy Thanksgiving From My Little Sister's First Ever Turkey

    Happy Thanksgiving From My Little Sister's First Ever Turkey

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    Guess I Cut It A Little Too Hard

    Guess I Cut It A Little Too Hard

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    #30

    Apparently Using A Syringe To Inject The Filling Of A Jelly Bun Doesn't Work That Well

    Apparently Using A Syringe To Inject The Filling Of A Jelly Bun Doesn't Work That Well

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    My Sister Made My Brother A Birthday Cake

    My Sister Made My Brother A Birthday Cake

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    My Submission For Dumbest Way To Injure Yourself: I Burnt My Hand Taking Tomato Soup Out Of The Microwave. The Toast I Was Making Popped Up And It Scared Me

    My Submission For Dumbest Way To Injure Yourself: I Burnt My Hand Taking Tomato Soup Out Of The Microwave. The Toast I Was Making Popped Up And It Scared Me

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    Tried Cooking A Sweet Potato In My New Air Fryer Today

    Tried Cooking A Sweet Potato In My New Air Fryer Today

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you have there is a coal. Put that under some meat and have a bbq

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    #34

    Attempted To Make Flower Pancakes For My Wife As A Mother's Day Surprise But They Ended Up Looking Like Corona Cakes

    Attempted To Make Flower Pancakes For My Wife As A Mother's Day Surprise But They Ended Up Looking Like Corona Cakes

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    #35

    This Is What Defeat Looks Like

    This Is What Defeat Looks Like

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    Me: This Tin Should Be Big Enough. Banana Bread: Freedom

    Me: This Tin Should Be Big Enough. Banana Bread: Freedom

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    #37

    Making Some Spaghetti

    Making Some Spaghetti

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, let a fire burn out of control. Grab a camera, not a fire extinguisher, all for your social media Maybe you cause the baby and 3-YO sister in the apartment upstairs to burn alive. But so what, your LOLz are like, SO worth it, and so much likes!

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    #38

    I Tried To Make A Cake With A Lobster Shaped Dish

    I Tried To Make A Cake With A Lobster Shaped Dish

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the mold makes the cake come out like that on purpose.

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    When All I Want To Do Is Make Spaghetti, But All Signs Point To It Not Happening

    When All I Want To Do Is Make Spaghetti, But All Signs Point To It Not Happening

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    #41

    Birthday Cake Attempt This Weekend

    Birthday Cake Attempt This Weekend

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    I Was Making Thai Basil Chicken Then I Turned Around For A Minute And My Brother Put Blue Food Dye In It. He’s 19

    I Was Making Thai Basil Chicken Then I Turned Around For A Minute And My Brother Put Blue Food Dye In It. He’s 19

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    Forgot To Set A Timer Boiling Eggs. The Sound Of Them Exploding Reminded Me

    Forgot To Set A Timer Boiling Eggs. The Sound Of Them Exploding Reminded Me

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    Still Looking For An Answer On How This Happens

    Still Looking For An Answer On How This Happens

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    #45

    What My Brother Was Trying To Make vs. What He Actually Made

    What My Brother Was Trying To Make vs. What He Actually Made

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    #47

    Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner

    Asked My Boyfriend To Bake The Croissants For Our Dinner

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    S.
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Break it into littler triangular pieces and... have a nachos night?

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    Black Bean "Burrito" My Roommate Made With Rice Paper. He Was Out Of Tortillas And Said "I Didn't Think It Would Look Like That"

    Black Bean "Burrito" My Roommate Made With Rice Paper. He Was Out Of Tortillas And Said "I Didn't Think It Would Look Like That"

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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is quite funny. I didn't expect them to look like segments of a large instestine either.

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    #49

    My Mom Wanted A Cherry Pie. After Making One From Scratch I Dropped It On My Way To Deliver To Her Porch

    My Mom Wanted A Cherry Pie. After Making One From Scratch I Dropped It On My Way To Deliver To Her Porch

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    #50

    My Own Invention: Eggplant With A Side Of Melted Knife

    My Own Invention: Eggplant With A Side Of Melted Knife

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