Heating Oil Until It Smokes and Other Common Cooking Mistakes You Should Stop Making [Cooking]

A while back we looked at a great list of common cooking mistakes that many people—myself included—are guilty of committing from time to time, but this list from the folks at EatingWell hits on a few other common errors that many of us make, like heating oil until it starts to smoke. Instead, they suggest, resist the urge to put some oil in a pan, turn it on, and turn your back on it—the flavor and healthy properties of some cooking oils will be better off if you keep an eye on it. More »