Common Mistakes
Take care of your kitchen's most important tools, and they'll serve you well. Now's the time to brush up on knife care and safety, by avoiding these common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
There's nothing more disappointing than a sub-par breaded and fried cutlet. Don't make these common mistakes when dredging, breading, and frying at home.
Rochelle Bilow
Poached eggs are easy…as long as you don't make any of these common mistakes. Here's how to poach like a pro.
Rochelle Bilow
Baking is a science—and today's lesson is in vegan baking. Learn how to make the fluffiest, loftiest, most moist dairy- and egg-free pastries around by avoiding these common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
Homemade frosting is about 1000% better than the store-bought stuff. Make sure you knock it out of the park by avoiding these common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
Grilled vegetables are so easy, you could make 'em with your eyes closed…right? Wrong. Here are the most common mistakes people make when grilling veggies.
Rochelle Bilow
Faster, faster, faster! Make a better breakfast in a hurry by perfecting the art of overnight oats.
Rochelle Bilow
Gazpacho is perfect in its simplicity—so don't complicate things. Don't make these common mistakes when preparing it at home.
Rochelle Bilow
There's no shame in frozen cocktails. Unless they're bad frozen cocktails. Don't make bad frozen cocktails.
Rochelle Bilow
You don't need to hit up a Maine clam shack for a classic lobster roll—follow these tips to make one of summer's most decadent treats at home.
Rochelle Bilow
This cookout staple is so easy to make, it's impossible to screw up…right? Here's how to cook a hot dog—the correct way.
Rochelle Bilow
A marinade can make all the difference between "good" and "holy geez, that is amazing." But first, mix together a better marinade by avoiding these common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
There's no shame in sangria. Unless it's bad sangria.
Rochelle Bilow
Whether you like it sweet or just plain strong, there are a few common mistakes you should avoid when making iced tea.
Rochelle Bilow
Not only does homemade salad dressing taste better than the bottled stuff, it's easy to whip up. Here's how to make a vinaigrette.
Rochelle Bilow
A great cheesecake is the stuff dreams are made of. Make it a reality by avoiding these cheesecake common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
When the weather warms up, it's time to give your kitchen a good spring cleaning. Here are the most common mistakes—and how to avoid them.
Rochelle Bilow
Episode 9 of the Bon Appétit foodcast features a discussion of common cooking mistakes, and a summit of top food media pros.
Bon Appétit
Cultivate a good relationship with your wedding caterer with these tips to follow and mistakes to avoid.
Rochelle Bilow
A perfect matzo ball soup is rich and flavorful, while still being light and tender. Here's how to master the matzo.
Rochelle Bilow
We love the bright, cheery flavor that citrus adds to our cooking—here's how to make the most out of your oranges, lemons, limes, and more.
Rochelle Bilow
Nobody's perfect, but there are some simple rules of seasonal cooking you should learn and love.
Rochelle Bilow
Baked pasta is always good—but with these tips, it can be a whole lot better.
Rochelle Bilow
Store-bought puff pastry is one of our favorite kitchen shortcuts—avoid these common mistakes, and you'll get the most bang for your buck.
Rochelle Bilow