7 Cooking Mistakes New Couples Make

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The cooking goof: You accidentally give your significant other a one-way ticket to the bathroom.

Solution: Most "24-hour bugs" can actually be chalked up to food poisoning, Parkhurst says. Invest in a good meat thermometer to avoid guessing games about whether dinner is done. Preventing cross-contamination is also key -- Parkhurst recommends designating a large plastic cutting board for raw meats and a separate ... more 

Photo by: Thinkstock / TheNest

The cooking goof: You accidentally give your significant other a one-way ticket to the bathroom.

Solution: Most "24-hour bugs" can actually be chalked up to food poisoning, Parkhurst says. Invest in a good meat thermometer to avoid guessing games about whether dinner is done. Preventing cross-contamination is also key -- Parkhurst recommends designating a large plastic cutting board for raw meats and a separate wooden board for produce.
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