7 Cooking Mistakes New Couples Make

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The cooking goof: You swap dried herbs for fresh herbs in equal proportions.

Solution: Because dried herbs are more concentrated, you only need half the quantity. Better yet: Start your own windowsill herb garden so you'll always have some on hand. "It's very important to have a properly stocked spice cabinet, but never think it's interchangeable for fresh," Parkhurst says.

Photo by: Antonis Achilleos / The Nest

The cooking goof: You swap dried herbs for fresh herbs in equal proportions.

Solution: Because dried herbs are more concentrated, you only need half the quantity. Better yet: Start your own windowsill herb garden so you'll always have some on hand. "It's very important to have a properly stocked spice cabinet, but never think it's interchangeable for fresh," Parkhurst says.