30 Common Cooking Mistakes That Amateurs Make According To Professional Chefs

If you’re someone who loves cooking and has a passion for all things food (even if you occasionally burn yourself or accidentally cut off an appendage), or if you prefer relying on your trusty kitchen deity, aka the microwave, you can still elevate your cooking skills to new heights. And guess what? Whether you’re a terrible chef or a budding pro, it’s actually easier than you might imagine.

Recently Reddit asked professional chefs to share the most common mistakes amateurs make. Here are some of the best responses.

Professional chefs of Reddit, what do we amateurs keep doing wrong?

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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.