On Nov 15, 3:10 pm, Pits09 <spamlis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What are the most common mistakes in cooking among the experts here .
>
> Mine appears to be a bit heavy handed with the Garlic and or chillis
> curry pepper pot etc.
>
> Or - Undercooking veggies when I steam them (according to she who
> must be obeyed) so now have to use two separate steamers and start
> hers earlier.

My own mistakes, or what I see other cooks do? For my own, I'd rather
think in terms of what I have not yet learned or mastered, holding out
the hope that I can still improve what I serve. I have never paid
nearly enough attention to presentation. I am sure I could serve much
more attractive plates and platters than I do.

As to others, I commonly observe way too much reliance on timing and
measurements. Instead of bite-testing pasta for that desired
doneness, they watch the clock. Instead of sliding a fork or knife
into the steaming broccoli, they watch the clock. Instead of touching
the steak or using a meat thermometer on the roast, they watch the
clock. Then they are either surprised or oblivious when the food is
under- or over- done. They don't taste test often enough during the
cooking process and are surprised at the under- or over-seasoning and
flavoring. -aem