14 Of The Funniest Cooking Accidents And Fails

Have you ever unleashed your inner chef after binge-watching cooking shows? Charged with the newfound knowledge, you get ready to whip up a culinary masterpiece. But instead of a delicious chicken vindaloo, the dish turns out to be a total disaster.

But hey, before you rate your dish a 1 out of 10, give yourself some brownie points for trying. After all, you don’t learn unless you try. So we at Pictolic- have collected some cooking misadventures that will make you chuckle and serve up a lesson or two on what not to do in the kitchen.

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#1 I Spent An Entire Day Baking Challah Bread, Only To Have It Stolen

#2 My Favorite Genre Of Social Media Post Is “People Screwing Up Food To A Diabolical Extreme And Then Going “Oopsies!” As If It’s Nothing”

#3 A Lightbulb Moment

Kitchen disasters can be quite entertaining as they make for memorable stories. Whether it's a failed attempt at cooking a gourmet meal or that time the smoke alarm went off because of burnt brownies, such mishaps add humor to our culinary adventures.

But behind every spoilt dish lies a lesson waiting to be learned. Perhaps it's understanding the importance of reading a recipe or knowing the right temperature to bake delicate pastries. To become better cooks, we must keep practicing and expanding our knowledge about the ingredients and the techniques used.

#4 I Ran Out Of Food Coloring While Making Cookies And Now The Dough Looks Like A Transplantable Organ

#5 Fiance Accidentally Left A Pot Of Simple Syrup On The Stove To Burn And Made An Asteroid

#6 Housemate Heated Up Meatball Spaghetti In A Microwave And Left It There For 3 Weeks

Back in the day, grandmas passed down handwritten notes filled with family recipes, detailing every ingredient and step needed to recreate their special dishes. They did this because, without exact instructions, it would be incredibly difficult for moms and dads to make those heavenly delicacies.

Not knowing the exact steps can sometimes spoil the dish as you might mess up the proportions, leading to a bland or overly seasoned dish. Or you might forget crucial steps, such as allowing the meat to rest before slicing, resulting in weird texture and flavor. That is why keeping the recipe handy before entering the kitchen is a good practice.

#7 My Rat Cookies Didn't Turn Out Awry

#8 Do You Think My Lunch Is Done?

#9 My Mixer Took Its Own Life

Different types of cookware conduct heat differently. Using the wrong utensils can have negative effects on the food. For instance, if you use the wrong pan, it can result in uneven heat distribution, causing certain veggies to cook too quickly or slowly compared to others.

Certain recipes even require nonstick utensils to prevent ingredients from sticking to the bottom. Using regular cookware can result in ingredients adhering to the surface, burning them, or making them difficult to remove without damage. So, you might have to serve guests amoeba-shaped pancakes.

#10 Stole Sausages While Cooking A BBQ

Our Grey ran to where we had the meat on a plate and he managed to grab a packet of sausages. Saw my girlfriend trying to grab them from him as I sat back and took a photo.

#11 I Baked You Cookies

#12 I Forgot To Put Water In My EZ Mac. Stepped Away To Change The Laundry While It Cooked For 3 Minutes

When I came back, the microwave was on fire and gave me 6 different types of cancer.

Another pro tip to remember is that some cookware materials, such as cast iron or copper, give the food a unique flavor. Never cook acidic foods in reactive cookware like aluminum, as it may alter the taste of the dish and cause discoloration.

For instance, if you cook marinara sauce in aluminum cookware, the acidic tomatoes will react, resulting in a metallic taste. Similarly, marinating meats in citrusy lemon juice will tenderize the meat, but during cooking, it can turn grayish.

#13 Forgot I Was Heating Oil For French Fries

#14 My Boyfriend Made Croissants This Way