Chefs identify four kitchen habits home cooks should stop

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 3

Food & Wine highlighted risks from one cutting board, dull knives, paper towel reliance and skipping ingredient prep, while California author Shawna Holman urged whole-food cooking for beginners.
The advice says separate boards for raw proteins and produce, keep knives sharp, use reusable cloths carefully and prepare ingredients in advance to cut contamination, injuries and cooking mistakes.
The report cites Mayo Clinic warnings on foodborne illness and notes professional kitchens use strict standards such as cleaning as you go and mise en place for safer, more efficient cooking.

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