Cooking Tips Reddit Chefs Bestowed on Amateur Cooks

Before starting any meal, you’ll want to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand. You’ll also enjoy easy access to them because many recipes require that you add the ingredients at specific intervals. For instance, once you’ve preheated your pan and added your oil, you’ll often add garlic.

Nearly every recipe says to cook the garlic until it’s fragrant, which takes under a minute. What’s next? You add another ingredient! You’ll want that next part on hand to add quickly, or your garlic will burn, and you’ll have to start over. Also, there’s nothing more stressful than getting halfway through cooking and finding you don’t have a crucial ingredient in your pantry!