1. Prepping ingredients as you cook

1.一边做菜一边准备食材

If you want to save time and end up with a tastier meal, you should definitely have all your ingredients measured out and prepped before you start the cooking process, not during.

如果你既想节省时间又想吃到更美味的食物，就应该把所有食材都称好准备好，然后开始做菜，而不是做菜期间准备食材。

2. Forgetting to read the entire recipe first

2.忘记先阅读整个食谱

You should always read it through at least once before even turning on the stove. You’ll not only see the needed ingredients, but you’ll also be able make sure that you have all of the necessary tools.

打开炉子之前你至少该通读一遍食谱，不仅能看看需要什么食材，也能确保必备的工具齐全。

3. Storing meats on the top shelf of your fridge

3.把肉存放在冰箱上层

Storing meats on the bottom ensures that if it drips, it won’t get the nasty juices all over your RTE foods.

把肉存在底层能确保滴水的时候不会弄脏所有的即使食物。

4. Never cleaning your fridge

4.从不清洁冰箱

You should be cleaning your fridge weekly, but if you find this daunting¹, try giving it a deep clean at least once a month.

应该每周清洁一次冰箱，但如果你觉得太麻烦，至少一个月彻底清洁一次。

5. Leaving fruits and veggies on the counter vs. fridge

5.把水果蔬菜放台面上还是放冰箱里

The refrigerator will increase the shelf life of just about every fruit and vegetable, but it also takes away some of the flavor, so if you plan on eating your produce right away, leave it out on the counter.

冰箱能延长几乎每种水果蔬菜的储存时间，但也会破坏口感，所以你马上要吃掉的东西就放外面吧。

6. Buying produce in bulk²

6.一次买太多

Instead of your weekly grocery haul, consider making two to three smaller trips per week and you’ll be eating fresher and yummier foods.

不要一周买一次东西，你可以考虑一周买2-3次，每次少买点，你就能吃到更新鲜更美味的食物了。

7. Not tasting foods

7.不尝食物

Tasting your foods as you go is extremely important as it’s the only way to know that you’re correctly following the recipe.

边做菜边品尝尤为重要，因为只有这样才能知道是否严格遵照食谱。

8. Seasoning³ all at once

8.所有材料一起腌制

Season in layers. You wouldn’t want to put all the ingredients in a pan and then season all at once, as the flavors may turn out a bit off.

要分层腌制，不能把所有食材都放一个平底锅里，然后一起腌，味道会变差。

9. Overcrowding the pan

9.锅里挤得满满的

You can put enough food in a pan that the bottom is fully coated, but each individual piece of food should have its own space to ensure it cooks evenly and thoroughly⁴.

你可以在锅里放足够多的食物把底层铺满，但每种食物应该有自己的空间来确保烹饪得均匀彻底。

10. Thawing⁶ meats on the counter

10.肉放台面上解冻

Bacteria will immediately start growing once the meat becomes warmer than 40 degrees. The safest three ways to thaw⁵ meat are in the microwave on a low heat, in the refrigerator, or in cold water.

肉的温度一旦高于40度（约4摄氏度）立刻开始滋生细菌，最安全的三种解冻肉的方法就是用微波炉低温解冻、冰箱解冻或置于冷水中。