20 Cooking Fails From The Last Month That Ruined Our Appetite

Cooking can be rewarding, but not everyone is cut out for it.

Some people’s cooking fails are downright dangerous, from burnt dishes to raw meat. Culinary disasters not only taste bad but can also be a health hazard. It’s best to suggest that these individuals stick to takeout instead of trying to cook.


1. “Was out of red food dye so decided to try ‘blue velvet’ -got moldy velvet instead”

2. “I ordered a portion of ‘Large spring rolls’ from the Chinese takeaway. I just got one Giant roll with nothing but bean sprouts inside.”

3. “My wife’s office has a new cafeteria management co. Here is their sous vide burger, “cooked to 135 degrees”.”

4. “My guilty pleasure: microwaved potatoes with salt. I just microwave a handful of potatoes for 3.5 mins. Then put salt on them. Nothing else. Simply delicious.”

5. “Dessert at Incredible Pizza”

6. “I have never made burgers before”

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8. “Growing up we ate imitation crab semi often, today I’ll buy a pack stick it in the microwave with exuberant butter and a dash of salt”

9. “My friend sent me his latest meal”

10. “Breakfast this morning”

11. “My wedding cake (yes, we paid for this)”

12. “A Facebook friend has been posting is everyday meal of onions and mustard for two weeks now.”

13. “Accidentally left bagels in the oven for five hours”

14. “Yep it’s an aspic. That’s capers, washed cottage cheese, and stringy crushed tomatoes suspended in chicken broth. I wretched as soon I felt the texture in my mouth. More delicious shots in comments.”

15. “I wish I could say I was high and forgot about the pizza. Instead I’m old and didn’t hear the timer”

16. “they didn’t enjoy my cucumber hotdog at stonerfoods :(“

17. “Philly cheese steak tots from Dominos.”

18. “Electric is out so I’m making ramen jailhouse style”

19. “Baked chicken breast and air fryer fries….its not complicated but I like it”

20. “My banana bread spilt out of the baking tray”

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.