The Most Common Cooking Mistakes We All Make Daily

You Haven't Organized Your Fridge

You should know where everything is in your fridge, but you should also know where the coldest spots are. You might not want your produce to get as cold as your beers. Keep that in mind when figuring out what goes where in there. 

You're Using Dried Herbs Instead of Fresh Herbs

For certain dishes, it is imperative to use fresh herbs. Think about a beautiful margarita pizza getting topped with dried, not fresh basil. It's just not the same. Dried herbs lose essential oils and they concentrate their flavors. In the end, it's basically like using a different ingredient altogether. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.