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One of the best things that you can do in life is to learn how to cook. That way, you’re self-reliant, you know for a fact what goes into the food you make, and you can impress all of your friends who like take-out meals a tad too much.

However, getting started isn’t the easiest thing in the world. There are a lot of potential hiccups: from not knowing what ingredients to put into the pan first to how to use the tools, techniques and utensils any food enthusiast should know. That’s why some friendly Reddit cooks took it upon themselves to share the best kitchen hacks they know. Scroll down for some delicious nuggets of kitchen advice and upvote the ones that think everyone should know, dear Pandas. When you’re done, we’d love to hear all about your own kitchen and cooking tips and tricks.

Bored Panda got in touch with redditor u/Sunieta25, who started the thread in the first place. Scroll down for our interview with her. Meanwhile, don’t forget to read on for Bored Panda’s second interview with pie artist, the author of ‘Pies Are Awesome,’ and cooking expert Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin. Both of them shared some advice about working in the kitchen that you Pandas might find very useful.

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Tongs are also oven mitts, juicers, knives, spoons, and extendo-arms. Just make sure you click them at least twice before using them to make sure they are on.

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Redditor u/Sunieta25 told us all about the inspiration behind the fun and informative r/AskReddit thread. "A friend of mine has been staying with my husband and I, and he's a good cook. We've been making recipes together but we kept debating on multiple dos and don'ts in the kitchen, so I asked the question to see professional cooks take on the kitchen. To my surprise there was a lot I didn't know," they shared.

They opened up to us about the fact that they love cooking and practicing recipes. "I feel learning new things adds to cooking skills," they said. Their suggestion for everyone is to never wash your chicken. Meanwhile, when cooking, it's best to rememeber that "you can always add but you can never take away."

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Clean while you're cooking. WHILE.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks You follow instructions when baking. You follow your heart when cooking (...but not too much.)

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Sometimes when you think something needs more salt, what it really needs is acid — lemon juice, vinegar, etc.

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

Which is why us older Chefs use a 'Gastric' - basically a mix of Vinegar and Sugar or honey in order to add depth of flavour to a sauce.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks A blunt knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. Always keep your knives sharp.

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

Got my first real set of good quality sharp knives this year. What a game changer!

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks If your towels or oven mitt get wet (or your hands are wet while using them on something hot), they will NOT protect your hands.

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Jessica urged all cooks, amateur or professional, to have all of their kitchen tools and ingredients set up before they start cooking. That way, the entire process is far, far smoother.

“Working mis-en-place and having all your tools and ingredients set out, nice and tidy, before you start certainly helps cut down on the chaos later,” she said that cooks should try to look and plan ahead.

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a falling knife has no handle

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks A good kitchen should be equipped with a plentiful supply of clean, dry towels.

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

This is really important. Buy at least 20 tea towels and regularly (once a day?) pull out a clean one. Drap it over your shoulder when you start cooking and dry your hands when they are wet, whip a surface clean, dryout a recently cleaned frying pan, use it as an oven mitt to pull a tray out of the oven.... just use it all the time. Do not touch raw meat with it -- ie don't use it to pat dry meat before cooking. I often wet one and leave damp over dough that is rising or even buns or bagels out of the oven. Easily one of the most important tools in the kitchen.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks I am not a chef but I know for a fact that you shouldn't cook something you aren't familiar with if you are having guests.

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

Meanwhile Master chef contestants in my country: this is my only chance to enter the show! Let's cook something I've NEVER cooked before and see how it goes!🙄

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Of course, one thing that puts people off from learning to cook is having to clean up a mountain of dishes later. Nobody’s really a fan of scrubbing endless pots and pans after making a delicious meal for their loved ones.

One way to get around this is to incorporate your cleaning routine into your cooking process. “I absolutely recommend cleaning as you go. It gives you something to do while you wait for things to chill, boil, bake, what-have-you, and it makes your life so much easier in the end,” Jessica explained that you can save a lot of time later.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Contrary to popular belief, it often doesn’t work out great if you add your chopped/minced garlic first to hot oil or butter. It burns so quickly and tastes yuck. I like to brown something else first, like onions, and then add the garlic. The onions are like a burn buffer!

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Add the garlic at the end of the whole process, just a few minutes before you turn off the pan. It will turn golden and have that signature garlic aroma. You may add minced garlic at the beginning of the process, but you have add some water to let it simmer rather than burn it.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Baking is a perfect example of 'don't tear down walls unless you know why they were built.' If you know the chemistry at play and what each ingredient is doing, you can get creative. Keep in mind that every ingredient does something, so add-ons and substitution can change how everything works together.

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

I was making some cookies from a bag ( don’t judge me I had 3 kids asking me for desert and nothing at the house and I didn’t want to leave) but I didn’t have eggs so I used mayonnaise and everyone loved them !bi didn’t tell them about the Mayo til after they had enjoyed them 😂

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“Having a finished lovely pie/cake/dish, but a kitchen that looks like a tornado hit it depresses me,” Jessica opened up to Bored Panda. “Not everyone is as mess-adverse as I am, so I suppose it depends on your personal tolerance for kitchen chaos.”

However, keeping a tidy kitchen isn’t just about looks. It also trains you to look out for possible safety issues while cooking. “I will say that keeping things tidy makes it a lot easier to spot potential safety issues, like cross-contamination with raw meat or household chemicals,” Jessica explained why it’s important to remember that cooking isn’t just about cooking.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Soy sauce goes on more than just Asian foods. Try a dash in scrambled eggs or towards the end of your caramelized onions. It is a savory salt flavor that compliments many dishes.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks The amount of garlic flavor is dependent on WHEN you add the garlic. Add it early for light flavor, add it late for bold flavor.

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

Also the right amount is usually ×3 of the amount of the original recipe😏😏 (garlic lovers unite)

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Olive oil is a condiment and is terrible to fry with.

Use vegetable oil or any other 'neutral' oil, it has a higher flash point and is pretty much flavourless.

And don't be scared of salt & pepper, throw that s**t in there.

Also MSG is good.

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

Use Refined olive oil (without mixed in virgin olive oil). 3rd highest smoke temperature - 240°C (safflower and rice bran are higher by up to 15°C). Other vegetable oil has lower smoke point down to 205°C.

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Earlier, Bored Panda spoke to Jake Butler from ‘Save the Student,’ about cooking at home. He stressed that homecooked meals will always be cheaper than going out for fast food. However, if we’ve got a craving for some takeout, we can always learn to make some healthier versions of it at home.

“The good news is that you can easily recreate your favorites at home for a fraction of the price. It's much healthier this way too. Google is definitely your friend here as you can find fakeaway recipes from a number of sites,” Jake said that some companies have made their recipes available for everyone, free of charge.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks 'Always be cleaning' is important to end-of-meal satisfaction. It’s such a drag to look up at the end of a great dinner and see a monstrous cleaning task ahead of you.

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

I really don't mind shutting the door on the kitchen and doing it tomorrow morning, while still half asleep. Each to our own.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Not a chef but everyone should know how to cook eggs. hard boiled. omelets, scrambled, sunny side up, cooked on both sides. Once you master the Recruit difficultly of eggs. Throw some mushrooms or tomatoes or whatever you like in an omelet or scrambled eggs. Gordan Ramsey made a video on eggs and after trying what he did and really getting better at it, my family and friends just make me, make them eggs.

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

I tried the Gordon Ramsey scrambled eggs and was so disappointed! I love him and couldn’t believe how gross they were. I’ve been cooking eggs since forever and it turns out that I do not want creamy scrambled eggs.

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

Never tried his specifically, but I learned years ago that the gourmet way to cook scrambled eggs, aka creamy, is a big nope for me. When it comes to eggs, I don't want anything liquid left.

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

I'm allergic to eggs. Will only eat one a year and it's fried and then put on a piece of toast. I like the yolk between medium and well done. Gotta get it swallowed fast to avoid mouth from swelling too much. Still, gotta deal with the itchies going through my system. I love eggs and I truly hate this particular allergy more than my other food allergies.

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

Have you tried other eggs, like duck or quail? You may be able to eat them

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

Cream fried eggs. Eggs fried in heavy cream. I could never cook eggs well, but now i have a secret weapon. Try it. You are welcome.

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

you have to simmer your weed in a little bit of butter for 5 or 8 minutes before you add it to 2 eggs if I eat this when I get up at 8am I am good till 6pm 1.5 jonets of weed is all you need

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

No, I don't need to learn how to cook hard-boiled, sunny side up or any other type of eggs except omelets or scrambled. I hate any other type of eggs and if someone is staying over with me, they can make their own disgusting eggs. I'll offer to make them but I'll have my nose plugged the whole time. Any other type of egg makes me gag.

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

FINALLY found a fool proof (YES, I'M the fool! 😉) way to make soft boiled eggs where the white is cooked, but the yolks are liquid - InstaPot!! There are directions available on the Web, as to timing/amount of water/quick or slow release

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

I prefer an itty bitty omelet. Jumbo egg scrambled up and then poured in to a non stick pan, let it cook and fold it over before sliding it out., Technically, you don't HAVE to put other ingredients in there and I prefer the texture when they're cooked that way. I see no point in wasting ingredients on learning how to fry eggs as I don't like fried eggs so they would go in to the garbage instead of being eaten.

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

I'm not a fan of yolky eggs so while I do usually prefer plain omelettes or scrambled eggs I do like eggs over medium or eggs over hard sometimes, which can be considered types of fried egg. I mean, so can omelettes but I assume that's not what you meant

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

I made the scrambled eggs when I watched his video...I'll never see eggs the same way again. It was so good.

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

A new restaurant opened near my house that more or less uses eggs as the main dish and jumping off point for all their dishes. It's a breakfast or brunch only joint. I've ate there once and haven't bothered going back. The eggs sucked! Damnit, if you can't cook an egg you don't have the right to use the word egg in the name of your restaurant.

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

I literally will not eat a fried egg, or scrambled egg with any brown or burn on it. Or an omelette . Brown on an egg is very unappetizing. It adds a different flavor that tastes awful.

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

Also, eggs cook well mixed into chorizo or beef hash, etc for anyone who likes eggs but doesn't feel like cooking an entire separate dish

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

"cooked on both sides" yeah, that's called over-easy 😂 and it's the easiest/quickest type to learn for anyone who's just starting out. Sunny side up is tricky just because cooking it all the way through without burning or flipping it takes the right amount of time and temp. I can't emphasize enough - cook your eggs on LOW heat and use a lid if you want it to cook faster

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

Want a breakfast poutine with your eggs. Put some fried up hash browns on your plate, add shredded old cheddar cheese on top, followed by hollandaise sauce. Yup, yup!

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

To make the fluffiest omlette, separate the whites from the yolks. Beat the whites into a meringue, then gently fold the yolks back in. Continue on as you regulary do. Oh, use a deep pan to cook the melt in your mouth results.

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

Had a tablespoon of lobster roll filling left over. Added it to my scrambled egg mixture for breakfast the next morning. Oi!

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

Want creamy scrambled eggs. To your regular mixture add left over brie.

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

Had a line Chef tell me the secret to fluffy and bright yellow scrambled eggs/omelette is low heat while Stirring in a bit of Half n Half coffee creamer...and he was right ❤️

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

Scrambled eggs can come in a variety of different ways. Some people's like them creamy, some hard, etc. . Learn the different ways, just like you learn different ways of fried.

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

I know how to make eggs I mean I don't know how some people would say it's hard I don't even really like eggs lol

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

I'm sure eggs would be the easiest thing, but I'm so scared of messing them up I can't even bring myself to try.

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

I used to be the same but then I saw a cooking show that changed everything! All you have to do is spray a pan with cooking spray, heat it up, crack an egg into it. Then take a glass lid and add a little cold water to it (about a tablespoon or 2). Then pour the water in the pan, put lid on top and in about minute you’ll see the yolk turn white and have a perfectly cooked egg! Throw some shredded cheese on top and there you go! I’ve shown everyone this trick and it’s a game changer for all! Can’t mess this up, it’s so easy! Try it!

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

Frying eggs isn't a big deal like everyone seems to think it is.

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

I'm a god at deviled eggs and I steam my fried eggs so I don't have to flip them to get that slime off.

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

"Cooked on both sides" You mean over easy and/or over hard.

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

I can do eggs other than scrambled, just not reliably, I always break my eggs. Never successfully made an omelette with anything in it either.

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

Gordon Ramsay cooks his way...I cook the way I learned from the women in my family.I prefer our way.

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

I learned to cook as an adult, still learning. I can make some good stuff, but somehow almost always butcher eggs

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

I fn love soft boiled eggs. My fav. However the family dosen't. I sous vide them now 6 or 30 all perfectly hard boiled.

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

Melt butter. Break in egg. Let cook on very very low heat for 7 or 8 minutes. No violent baking of the egg, just simmering in the hot butter. After 7 or 8 minutes... serve. Sprikle with a litte salt (only on the white) Heavenly... best fried egg you ever had.

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

Love chef Ramsay's scrambled eggs recipe. Who knew a tablespoon of crème fraiche would make such a difference? Although I love to mix in some roughly chopped cherry tomatoes and spring onions (or leek) in my version. <3

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

I don't watch Ramsey but I dated a guy from New Orleans, he always put crème fraiche in his scrambled eggs

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

Gordon was right. I just was used to dry scrambled eggs all my life.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks I recommend choosing an acid based on what you are cooking. Italian? Try some red wine vinegar. Mexican? Try some lime juice. Additionally, if you are working with anything cream based, add acidity literally right at the end or else your sauce/dish will curdle.

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

I gotta stay away from fruit so that's outta the question. Balsamic Vinegar is good. Especially with Kale and minced garlic!

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“The good news is that the ingredients for most of these recipes aren't too pricey and you can still hunt for bargains to make the dish cheaper. Buying in bulk is always a winner too when it comes to saving money so it's a great idea to get together with friends and maybe take it in turns to make your favorite fakeaways.”

According to Jake, the secret to a good meal lies in the seasoning. “Salt and pepper won't break the bank, but they can make or break a meal. Don't forget that sugar can take a dish to the next level too.”

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Taste as you cook, and do it at various stages of cooking (while safe, please don't taste raw meat). Not only does it let you know if you have too much or little of something, but it also helps you develop your palette for what different seasonings do.

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

In movies they always have someone serving food to another person, who then proceeds to choke and cough because something is wrong with it (usually being super salty it seems), and I'm always thinking, how did the person cooking manage to not taste any of it at all while making it?? That annoys me more than it should lol!

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Massively improve the quality of your proteins (chicken, beef, tofu, anything) with fond. Fond is the dark brown stuff that sticks to your pan when you're cooking. It's not burnt unless its actually black. To get it off the pan and on the food, pour in either an alcohol or acid to dissolve it and get the now-brown liquid to coat your protein.
Different proteins work best with different alcohols. Good rule of thumb — dry white for chicken or any lighter meat. Red for beef. Lemon juice works great for almost everything.

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

Sometimes I scrape this and eat it. It sounds disgusting but it is soooo good. Glad to know it has a use (and name)!

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MSG doesn’t give you headaches. That myth is based upon one very flawed study a long time ago. Glutamates are found in many foods already (include almost every vertebrate.)

MSG is sold under the name “Accent” and a tiny bit can really bring out that umami taste in all foods.

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

The MSG original "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" article was a hoax. Fascinating story uncovering the the whole thing on This American Life (NPR).

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Cooking bacon in the oven is exponentially easier to perfect and clean up than on a stove top.
Set the oven to 405º, line a baking sheet with tin foil, and lay your bacon flat on it. Cook it for 13-15 minutes. It's perfect every time, and you can cook a lot more at once this way. Also, the fat hardens on the foil, so you can just throw it away with no mess.

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

Throw it away? Throw away bacon fat? Are you insane?! Put that bacon directly onto the sheet pan. When it's done, let the fat cool, then spoon portions onto plastic wrap. Wrap it up and freeze it for later use. Yeah, you'll have to wash the sheet pan. That's a small price to pay for half a cup of liquid gold.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks For thick and nice sauces, use the water you cook your pasta with.

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

I keep a mug by the pot to remind me, and use it to scoop out some pasta water right before draining the noodles. Then you can add however much you need to the sauce.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Cinnamon isn’t just for sweet foods. It can be really, really good in savory foods, too.

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

I always add some to my butternut squash-sweet potato-peanut butter cream soup.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Salt your boiling water.

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

But not if you're making tea. Or enjoy your salty tea if that's how you like it.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Adding is easy, but removing is hard. People like to argue that you should liberally add butter and seasoning, but tastes differ. It's totally fine to put in less if that's what you fancy.

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

And it's no shame to put salt and spices on the table so everybody can season to their liking.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks Time is the best and most expensive ingredient.

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Salt is seasoning. It makes food taste more like itself. Acids, like citrus or vinegar can also do this. If your food tastes flat, or like it is missing something, try some salt or acid. Acid is also critical for balancing very rich fatty foods. The reason Americans love tomato ketchup so much is the fact that it adds acid and salt to their food. Adding a bit of "heat" like a pinch of cayenne can also accentuate a the flavor of a dish. Spices are something else. They bring a new and different flavor to the dish.

In sweets, sugar often takes the place of salt and is usually balanced by acid - see passionfruit, raspberry, citrus, etc. But salt plays an important role in sweets as well - often in unexpected ways. Try putting a pinch of kosher salt into your next batch of whipped cream.

I could keep going but I'll leave it there. If you can master these concepts you will have a big advantage over most home cooks.

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks If you’re getting annoyed because it’s taking you too long to peel garlic, place an unpeeled garlic clove under the flat side of your kitchen knife and press on it with your hand. The garlic peel will separate easily and your garlic will be crushed.

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

I have one of those garlic peelers that's basically a rubber cylinder that you roll the cloves in and they come out all nakey! It's awesome!

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30 Of The Best Pearls Of Wisdom, As Shared By These Friendly Internet Cooks If you want crispness on the outsides of your meats, you should pat them dry before seasoning and putting them in oven or over heat.

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

Good advice for steak you have marinated (patting it dry, I mean.... Please don't cook it in the oven)

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