17 of Your Most Common Cooking Disasters—Fixed!

Oversalted food

Whether your hand slipped or you misread the recipe, too much salt is usually the first critique of food that might otherwise be fantastic. Few tastes are more unpalatable than too much salt in a dish, and it’s also really unhealthy. For this reason, you should add a little salt as you go along, tasting after every addition because you can always add it, but taking it away is harder. Too late? The best way to repair your food is to double or triple the recipe—but omit any extra salt! Or, if you’re making a clear soup, add some uncooked pasta or a raw, peeled potato to the pot. The starch will absorb much of the salt. Discard the pasta or potato after 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid these cooking mistakes that can make your food toxic.

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