Kitchen Myths

Kitchen Myths found on the net... useful & sensical.

• Searing meat seals in the juice
• "Real" chili cannot contain beans or tomatoes
• Microwave cooking destroys nutrients more than other cooking method
• All thickening agents are created equal
• Use water instead of milk when making scrambled eggs and omelets
• Sushi means raw fish
• When you add alcohol to a recipe it all evaporates during cooking so there is none in the final dish
• Hot pan, cold oil
• Heating a pan prevents sticking by closing cracks in the metal
• You can make a baked potato in the microwave
• Gas stoves are better than electric
• Cold water boils faster than warm water

& many more at the link above!