Some people are so good at certain things, it might look like they were born knowing how to do them. But more times than not, it’s a result of hard work, countless instances of trial and error, and maybe using a few tips they’ve picked up somewhere or from someone.
Cooking is no exception. Avid users of pots, pans, and saucers know that it takes hours to master certain recipes or techniques, but certain tips and tricks can boost the process of taking one’s kitchen game to the next level. And while some of them browse recipe books or blogs to look for information, others pick them up by accident; for instance, while watching TV.
Members of the ‘Cooking’ subreddit recently discussed learning things from shows or movies after one of them started a thread about it. So, if you’re curious about where exactly they got the tips from, or what the tips themselves were, scroll down to find their answers on the list below, and get cooking!
Below you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with the mastermind behind the documentary food podcast ‘Lecker’, Lucy Dearlove, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions regarding all things food.
#21
I learned to add sour cream to my prescrambled eggs from Ralphie Cifaretto’s character on a very special episode of The Sopranos. The eggs come out light and fluffy every time.
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26points
#22
Thanks to Reba, I make my grilled cheese by using mayo on the outside instead of butter. A huge game changer.
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24points
#23
Not really cooking but I started putting mustard on my hard boiled eggs after I saw Nancy Botwin do it on Weeds. Game changer.
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23points
#24
Pinch of nutmeg in white sauces , acid and salt in desserts.
22points
#25
After watching an episode of The Bear, I now whisk my eggs through a mesh strainer. My omelettes and scrambled eggs are now a perfect, uniform yellow, with no white bits anywhere.
22points
#26
Cooking fajitas and bacon (not together) in the oven on cookie sheets.
Life changing.
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21points
#27
Scrape out cucumber and tomato guts so salads don’t get soggy.
20points
#29
I learned almost everything I know from the Food Network, both good and bad. I learned how to use a knife from chefs such as Bobby Flay. I learned how not to use a knife from not-really-chefs like Trisha Yearwood.
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16points
#30
Pizza eggs from the show weeds. Chop up leftover pizza slices and just toss them up in a pan with some eggs.
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12points
#31
I didn't know about Toad In A Hole ( that English breakfast where you cook an egg in a hole cut out of a slice of bread) until I watched V for Vendetta. It's my favorite breakfast now.
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12points
#32
Watched an episode of master chef once where a contestant said that in order to get a perfectly poached egg, you have to sing amazing grace twice while it’s in the water. I always think of this technique when I do it lol.
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8points
#33
Watching Paul Giamatti cook an omelette on Billions. Really was a breakthrough for me.
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-2points
#34
I learned to make tanmen from the Netflix show Midnight Diner. I'm sure I'm screwing it up, but it's really good the way I make it.
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-3points