Common Mistakes
Nobody likes bitter-tasting eggplant—are you making any of these common eggplant cooking mistakes?
Rochelle Bilow
Whipping up homemade ice cream can be tricky. These are the common ice cream mistakes to avoid, from overfilling the machine to not being patient
Rochelle Bilow
We love this simple, no-fuss sauce—but when it comes to whipping up a pesto, are you making any of these common mistakes?
Rochelle Bilow
Kale salad: so hot right now. But are you doing it wrong? We talked to our test kitchen to identify the most common mistakes when it comes to this trendy dish
Danielle Walsh
The 7 pickle mistakes you should avoid, from oversweetening your brine to mixing up your vegetables
Danielle Walsh
From skipping the brine to using the wrong oil, these common mistakes will ruin your fried chicken. Avoid them to make the crunchiest, juiciest bird ever
Rochelle Bilow
It might seem impossible to mess up chocolate chip cookies, but people do. Here are the 7 mistakes you should avoid when baking them.
Danielle Walsh
Before you start chillin', make sure you're not making any of these grilling safety common mistakes.
Rochelle Bilow
Is making pasta salad itself a mistake? Not if you follow our tips on upgrading this summertime picnic staple
Rochelle Bilow
From using the wrong oven rack to serving it piping hot, the 6 most common pie-making mistakes—and how to avoid them.
Danielle Walsh
As grilling season kicks off, we get advice on what NOT to do at summer BBQs and cookouts, from waiting to fire up the grill to settling for burgers
Danielle Walsh
How to make pancakes like a short order cook. Just avoid these common mistakes!
Danielle Walsh
These are the four most common cooking mistakes people make, from overcooking to under-salting.
Danielle Walsh
Cooking a perfect steak is trickier than you may think. Here are the most common steak mistakes—and how to avoid them.
Rochelle Bilow
From stews to scrambles, mushrooms bring depth and body to a myriad of dishes. But when you're sautéing them, be wary of these 4 common mistakes.
Danielle Walsh
Throwing a killer dinner party is trickier than it looks—here's where we've messed up, and our tips for how to do better next time
Rochelle Bilow
Is there anything worst than a bad batch of brownies? Here are the biggest mistakes people make when baking brownies—plus how to avoid them.
Rochelle Bilow
It's surprisingly tricky to make caramelized onions. Here's what most people get wrong when cooking them.
Danielle Walsh
The 8 most common mistakes to avoid when cooking pork chops.
Danielle Walsh
Lentils can be taken to new levels if done well. Here's what most people screw up when cooking lentils.
Danielle Walsh
From underseasoning to overdressing, it's surprisingly easy to ruin a salad. Watch out for these 6 common mistakes, and you can avoid this sad fate
Danielle Walsh
Omelets are theoretically an easy breakfast staple—but they are too easily ruined with these seven common mistakes
Danielle Walsh
Don't screw up your Super Bowl party, and you won't ruin the game for everyone else.
Danielle Walsh
From boiling on high to serving in a shallow bowl, 9 mistakes to avoid when you're making oatmeal for breakfast
Danielle Walsh