Cooking No-no's

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Let's compile a list of common kitchen mistakes and mishaps.

Do you have any?

Example topics:
-What types of ingredients/ foods should not be mixed?
-Should I heat water to boiling by itself before putting anything in there (like pasta)?
-Should I preheat a skillet before cooking with it or put food into a cold pan and then fire up the burner?

 

[Dee]

Preventing cross contamination by properly storing food and washing hands before and after handling different types, not using the same surfaces for things like meats and veggies, etc.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Preventing cross contamination by properly storing food and washing hands before and after handling different types, not using the same surfaces for things like meats and veggies, etc.

I practice this as well.
Not covering things right and tight before it goes in the fridge is one of my pet peeves.

 

[Webster]

Preventing cross contamination by properly storing food and washing hands before and after handling different types, not using the same surfaces for things like meats and veggies, etc.

Agreed; if people would simply do that, there'd be a lot fewer cases of food poisoning and sickness in that regard.