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Chefs Told Me the 5 Annoying Kitchen Habits They Want You to Leave Behind for Good — and What to Use Instead

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By Katie Brown Verified
| Food & Wine Verified
Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen has a pet peeve that instantly makes them cringe. For some chefs, it’s watching you waste food. Others can’t stand seeing you hack away at proteins with a dull knife. I asked industry pros to share the kitchen habits they wish home cooks would finally leave behind in 2026 — and chances are, you’re guilty of one or two of these culinary crimes.
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How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan So You Never Deal With Stuck-on Gunk Again—the Solution Is Just $3

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By Katie Brown Verified
| Allrecipes Verified
If you cook with a cast iron skillet, grill pan, or Dutch oven, you know that cleaning these materials can be tricky, and if done the wrong way, it can potentially ruin your cookware. One quick Google search yields hundreds of tips and tricks for cleaning cast iron, so if you’re feeling lost, you’re not alone. Luckily, with the right tools, maintaining cast iron is easier than you might think.
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By Katie Brown Verified
| Allrecipes Verified
If you find yourself tossing moldy strawberries or mushy raspberries just days after bringing them home, it may not be the berries—it’s your storage method. Delicate fruit is notoriously difficult to keep fresh, especially during the warmer months, when moisture and trapped condensation can speed up spoilage. That’s why the OXO Good Grips 1.5-Quart GreenSaver Berry Keeper has become a favorite among savvy home cooks.
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