I love this thread! Cooking is experience (no short-cuts) and knowledge. This is a pearl for beginners. Although I’m experienced I never heard of Sumac. just added it to my shopping list. Thank you!
25+ Culinary Tricks That Can Raise Your Cooking Skills to the Pro Level
From proper seasoning to choosing the perfect time and temperature, cooking can be a tough challenge, especially for a beginner. Amateur home cooks asked experienced chefs on Reddit to share their kitchen secrets, and they delivered. Read this article through to the end if you want to know what secret ingredient can save even the dullest of dishes, how to get that mouthwatering brown crust on your meats, and how to bake the tastiest of desserts.
We at Bright Side selected 28 cooking secrets from chefs that can turn your home kitchen into a world-class restaurant. Turn on your stoves and try these noteworthy tips and tricks right away.
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Humorous bonus:
Which of these tips do you find the most useful and why? Share your own cooking secrets with other Bright Side readers in the comments!
Comments
That smell tip sounds like a good idea, I like these small and quick tips that can hopefully make a difference
I will try some of these! Cooking is a skill everyone should know

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