5 tips so that your recipes never fail

Have you ever wondered why every time I make recipes, it doesn’t come out? I do, and the truth is I’m ashamed. But I think it’s a good time to talk about it right now. Because I just found some great tips that I started following out of curiosity and because they were very easy. And wow, what a difference. I feel that now I cook very well… or at least much better 🙂 If you want some tips on how to make whatever you cook turn out better, read this.

• Read the recipe from start to finish, including the notes before you start. Even if it’s a recipe you’ve already cooked 10 times, read the entire recipe before you start. This is probably the step we let go of the most. And even I admit that I don’t do it all the time. And it ALWAYS ends in one of those “it takes me!” moments. Giving the recipe a quick read helps avoid surprises, forgetting ingredients, and can help you form a small strategy on how to make it.
• Google unknown words. We are very lucky to have the Internet and all the information at our fingertips! Think about it. Information on an entire degree at the distance of a simple click. And what do we do with it? Anyway.** If you come across a word in a recipe that you don’t know, take a second to look it up. If it’s a cooking technique, you can probably even find a short video tutorial that shows you exactly how it’s done. Believe me, it has more impact than you think on your recipe.
• Pay attention to how the ingredients are listed. One thing that often gets us wrong when cooking is the term “divided.” As in “1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided.” When you see the word “split” after an ingredient, it means that the amount you’re asked for is the total amount needed for the recipe, but you’ll use a portion of that amount in one step and the rest later. Another thing that can be confusing and important are words like “chopped” or “diced.” If an ingredient is listed as “1 cup chopped nuts,” it means you need to measure out one cup of already chopped nuts. If it appears as “1 cup walnuts, chopped,” it means you measure out 1 cup of whole walnuts and then chop them.
• Read the comments first. Almost all recipe websites and blogs have comments that can be extremely helpful. But always take opinions into account with a grain of salt (i.e. don’t take it so seriously). Look for things that are repeated like “this was too dry” or “I had to bake it for an extra 15 minutes” so you can get an idea of ​​which parts of the recipe to approach with caution. You don’t need to read all the reviews, but at least examine a few to get an idea of ​​how the recipe works “in the real world.”
• Prepare before cooking. When you’re learning to cook, it can help to use a technique called “mise en place.” This French phrase simply means gather all your ingredients and prepare them (peel, dice, chop, etc.) before you start. This method may take longer than preparing while cooking. But it’s a great way to make sure no details are missed and can greatly reduce stress. With all your ingredients prepared in advance, all your attention can remain on the hot food in the pan/pot/oven, to prevent burning or anything else. If you want more information, click here