The ways in which people have tried, and failed, in the kitchen are as numerous as they are entertaining. Some people have no idea what they're doing when it comes to creating food in the kitchen, while others put in a great effort only to have their projects foiled at the last moment. Here's a look at some of the most awkward cooking fails that the internet has to offer. Foodies beware, some of these attempts might be painful to watch.
"Behind And To The Left. Going Under. Watch Your Head. Right In Front Of You."
Working in a kitchen is a lot harder than most customers would have themselves believe, and full of a lot more stress as well. As exhilarating as it can feel to be part of a well-oiled machine in the kitchen of a busy restaurant during the Saturday night dinner rush, there is nothing more important than staying alert and being aware of where everyone else is.
If ever one finds themselves working in a kitchen, be loud and make one's presence known. One moment of hesitation can lead to a mess, the likes of which no one wants to clean up during the rush.
"I Hope They Don't Have Chocolate Filling"
For a family member who enjoys cooking or baking, finding grandma's old recipes can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, having the opportunity to taste grandma's cooking again, is one that can't be passed up. However, what if something doesn't go right and the dish gets ruined? Without grandma around to show them how to prepare everything just right, anything can happen.
The technique is everything when it comes to replicating someone else's recipes. With these donuts, for instance, an improper technique has caused the holes of these doughnuts to pucker shut.
"Erupting Through The Crust"
Deciding to make pizza at home, instead of ordering one from the local pizzeria, has become quite popular in recent years. Making homemade pizza, however, isn't as easy as one might think. There are so many variables that we, amateur pizza makers, tend to neglect or not even think about at all...
...Like putting the pizza on a pizza tray before baking. For the next family pizza night, it might be a good idea to call in the professional...grandma.
"Baked Not Flyed"
If someone were to arrive home to find a plate full of freshly baked homemade cookies, it would be hard to blame them for digging right in and trying one. After all, the smell of homemade cookies is arguably one of the greatest smells in the world, and it would take a tremendous amount of self-control to refrain from having a small taste. What happened to this next person shows us why it's always a good idea to examine one's food before eating it.
if one of those chocolate chips appears to have wings, that's because it does. A fly accidentally got into this cookie batter and unintentionally added a bit of protein to one lucky person's snack.
"Anyone For A Slice Of Charcoaled Pie?"
If there is one thing that can't be stressed enough about baking, it's that one must pay attention to every detail when reading a recipe. The ingredients aren't the only things that are important when attempting to create the perfect dessert, the temperature and the duration of baking are just as, if not more, important.
This is the result of setting the oven to 375-degrees Celsius when the recipe calls for 375-degrees Fahrenheit. Come on people, always double and triple check the temps.
"Icing On The Cake"
Deciding to make the cake for a loved one's birthday is a brave mission that only those who are truly confident in their abilities should undertake. At first, it's exciting, almost nerve-racking, getting all the ingredients together. The excitement builds as the batter is mixed and the cake's shape begins to take its form. Lastly, it's time to make the icing and put the finishing touches on little Tyler's sheep-shaped cake...
This looks less like a cute cuddly sheep and more like something out of a Stephen King novel. One could only hope that this parent stopped trying after the first attempt and went out to buy a cake.
"Anyone Order The Sourdough Rare?"
Making sourdough bread is no easy task. It takes almost a week just to prepare the dough, and then an additional 10-12 hours of kneading and baking on the day the bread is made. Ideally, the time that one has invested into the bread-making process eventually pays off, and there should be fresh sourdough bread at home for the next week.
Remember, the amount of baking time that's listed in a recipe is there for a reason. It might seem longer than needed, but it's not. Just trust the process.
"Grandma Is Less Than Impressed"
Having grandma over for pizza night is always a great time. All the kids get to help with different parts of the preparation while spending some quality time with grams. Mum or dad will handle the sauce because let's face it, the kids can't be trusted to not make a mess, and grandma herself will be in charge of making her famous pizza dough.
It's not as easy to make the dough as it used to be for grandma, but she's still giving it her all. Let's just hope the rest of the family is doing a bit better with their tasks...
"They Look Just A Little Bit Dry"
There are a few different ways in which someone can attempt to make croissants. They could either try and make them from scratch, or they could take the easy route and go with a package of Pillsbury's crescent rolls. Whichever option one chooses, they need to make sure that their croissants have crispy exteriors while maintaining a soft and moist interior.
These look to have neither crispy outsides nor soft and buttery insides. These croissants have definitely not aged well. Instead of being fresh and moist, they're old and wrinkly.
"Maybe We'll Skip The Rice Tonight"
Cat owners everywhere can attest to the fact that it's difficult to leave most things unattended because, if it's possible to make a mess of something, generally, the cat will find a way to do so. Some people believe that cats have a mean streak and do these things intentionally, however, others believe that it's nothing more than the cat's curiosity taking over.
This person made the mistake of leaving the bowl of dried rice on the counter and leaving the room. When they came back, the cat was using the rice bowl as a litter box.
"Feelin' A Little Saucy"
Pizza night with the family wouldn't be complete without some homemade pizza sauce. So, let's get started. Go ahead and grab: 8-10 tomatoes, a clove of fresh garlic, a bunch of basil, some black pepper, and a bit more than a pinch of salt. Everything should be slow-cooked in stages in order to bring out all the flavors, however, when running late on time, it's okay to toss everything in the blender instead.
And, just like that, someone's pizza isn't going to be as saucy as they'd like because a certain pizza chef forgot to make sure that the lid of the blender was secured before blending.
"Please, Just Buy The Kid A Cake Next Year"
Never one's to throw in the towel, Tyler's parents were at it again. Following a somewhat disappointing attempt at making little Tyler's sheep-shaped birthday cake, Mr. & Mrs. Tyler's parents think that they may have figured out what went wrong with the icing last time. After telling themselves that they would only give it one more attempt, they set to work on making the perfect cake for their boy.
Well, their second attempt turned out...better. The creepy strawberry eyes and melting skin are gone, but it still looks like this sheep is out for vengeance.
"Always Use Two Hands"
It's been more than an hour since the family's pizza mission begun. For some reason, grandma made enough dough to feed a small army, and even with the sauce they spilled, mum and dad managed to salvage quite a bit of sauce. After everything was ready, the kids helped to spread the sauce and they were even allowed to place their own toppings on their section of the pizza. Now, it's time to get the pizza out of the oven...
Well, it looks like grandma knew something like this might happen. Time to start again by rolling out some more of the dough. Attempt #2 is, surely, going to be more successful.
"Anyone Order The Pile Of Goo For Dessert?"
Unlike cooking, baking takes a lot of precision when it comes to following the recipe's instructions. Everything from the amount of each ingredient to the temperature that the oven needs to be on must be exact. Checking the oven's setting is especially important because, if not set correctly, the finished product has the potential to be disastrous.
This cake was either missing a few ingredients or about 30-45 more minutes in the oven. If this culinary expert was aiming for a warm pudding-like substance, however, then they nailed it.
"This Is Going To Be A Long Day"
There are two types of people in this world: morning people and everyone else. Morning people have the ability to wake up early and get on with their days, almost, immediately. Everyone else needs a little bit of time for their brains to start functioning properly. Some of "everyone else" just need a few extra minutes in bed, others, however, aren't real people until they've had their morning cup of coffee.
The world would be a duller place without the contrast of morning people and everyone else. After all, morning people are the ones who take pictures of the hilarious things that their non-morning people partners do.
"What Do We Have Here?"
Everyone has one food that they love more than any other food in the world. It could be a sandwich or, perhaps, something that grandma used to make. For some people, it could be a special dish from their favorite restaurant, while for others, it could be a certain cheesecake from a mom & pop bakery upstate. Whatever the food might be, even when it goes belly up, it's still too good to pass on.
Sometimes all someone can do is grab their traveling spoon, sit down in the hallway with their friends, and eat the remains of whatever it is that has just fallen.
"Well, Maybe It Doesn't Go With Everything"
Whether someone is having a tough day, week, month, or even a year, there is one food that can cheer (almost) anyone up, chocolate muffins. Well, as long as it's freshly baked and made with lots of chocolate, anything will do really. Almost anything. These muffins are proof that double-checking every ingredient is of the utmost importance.
It wasn't until after tasting these homemade vampire repellants that their creator realized they had used garlic butter instead of regular butter.
"I Think They Zigged When They Should Have Zagged"
There really is no in-between with cinnamon, it's one of the spices that people either love or hate. For those who love cinnamon, there are so many great recipes that incorporate it, and most of them have fairly simple instructions to follow. For example, when making a cinnamon swirl cake, all one really needs to remember is to spread the cinnamon across the batter and then swirl it through.
Something did not go right with this cinnamon swirl cake. More than anything else, it looks like a cinnamon baguette.
"Surely, No One Will Notice, Will They?"
Of course, there are always other reasons why a cinnamon swirl cake might not turn out to have as much of an Autumny taste as one had initially hoped it would. Using the proper ingredients usually helps to ensure a tasty final product, and, although cinnamon could be used in large quantities when cooking or baking, cumin usually should not be.
Unfortunately for this poor individual, they didn't realize their mistake until after they had finished baking. Anyone interested in some cumin swirl cake?
"It's Just A Little Dirty. It's Still Good..."
The saying, "easy as pie", definitely did not come from someone who has ever baked a pie from scratch. Baking a fresh pie takes a lot of hard work and patience. There needs to be enough filling in order to leave everyone satisfied, but not too much filling that one's attention is taken away from the deliciousness of the pie's crust. The real trick is having the pie last long enough for everyone to get a taste...
These people left their pie in the wrong place to cool off, and their improper pie placement has resulted in a potted plant, instead of ice cream, getting served with this evening's dessert.
"It Tastes Like Burning"
Everyone has a preferred way in which they like their food to be cooked. Some people enjoy their steaks to be so raw that they're almost walking off their plates, while others will settle for nothing less than a well-done chargrilled steak. The same goes for seafood. Most fish connoisseurs, when given the option, tend to request that their fish still be splashing about, but there are some people who prefer their fish to still be smoldering by the time they get it.
It looks like this fish was cooked by a lump of hot coal that was stuffed into its belly. It's fairly unlikely that there is any part of that fish that's still edible.
"They Don't Look Very Much Like The Picture"
Waking up in the morning to find that their mum or dad is making oven-baked croissants is a moment that many children look forward to. Sure, they might not be professionally made french croissants, but ready-to-bake Pillsbury crescent rolls are not to be taken lightly. They have even been described as "downright delicious". And the best thing is, they're nearly impossible to mess up...
These "crescent rolls" aren't very crescent-shaped, nor have they remained rolled. They do, however, look like manatees that are swimming for their freedom. At least, they're still edible.
"You Think KFC's Still Open?"
Every year for Thanksgiving, millions of Americans drive themselves crazy trying to plan and execute the perfect holiday experience. Part of creating the perfect holiday experience is having the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Considering that a turkey shortage could happen at any given time, there can't be any mistakes made when it comes to cooking the bird...
Someone, apparently, forgot to give this person the memo. They thought that their turkey had come in a baking bag, however, the reality of the situation is that they baked their Thanksgiving dinner for half a day in a plastic bag.
"The Ribs Of Parties Past"
There are some people who wait patiently for the winter to end every year so that they could wheel their barbeques out of the garage and set up their backyards for the first big bbq party of the year. It's a party that they have been planning ever since the last party of the previous year had ended. After a few months of living in barbeque purgatory, it's understandable why some people are a little bit rusty when it comes to their technique.
Whoever was in charge of the grill at this party really dropped the ball. These ribs don't look very much like dinner, they look more like the elephant graveyard from "The Lion King".
"Not As Easy As It Looks"
Pasta is one of the foods that everyone should know how to make by the time they reach adulthood. It's as simple as boiling water in a pot, placing the dry pasta into the boiling water, and then waiting for the pasta to soften. It's as easy as that. Oh, it's also a good idea to make sure the pot that one uses to boil the pasta in is stovetop safe.
Always double-check for cracks in any clay pots. The clay is not as durable as its metal counterpart and is usually used for serving, not cooking.
"Sweet As A Peach"
Peach cobbler is a seasonal dessert that not many people around the world have heard about, which is rather unfortunate, considering how delightful a well-baked cobbler could be. As exciting as it might be for someone to prepare a peach cobbler for someone who has never tasted one before, it's important that they remember to practice the "safety first" technique, as the dish the cobbler is baked in will be very hot.
That cobbler didn't make it very far at all before meeting its untimely demise. Some oven mitts or a thicker oven cloth is all it would have taken in order to save this poor cobbler from its unfortunate fate.
"I'm Not Even Mad, I'm Impressive"
It's excusable when someone does not succeed in their attempt at making pasta because, as a result of a crack they didn't see, the pot they were using ended up breaking. Some reasons for ruining the evening's pasta, however, are unjustifiable. They might even warrant removing the chef from the kitchen permanently.
Burning food that has been placed in the oven is one thing, but how can one justify setting something on fire that is sitting in a pot of water.
"It's A Little Kibbly, With A Few Bits In It"
Having everything in the places where they are meant to be is an essential part of the smooth operation of one's morning ritual. If even one thing isn't where it should be, everything can be thrown out of whack. Those who are not morning people will be the first to admit that they don't pay attention to everything they do in the morning.
The decision by this man's wife to keep the dog food and the coffee next to each other in mason jars is one reason why it might be a good idea to start paying closer attention.
"I Think They Missed A Step"
As we saw earlier, there are some people who don't quite know how to follow instructions properly. When it comes to things like Pillsbury's ready-to-bake foods, the company has put pictured instructions on the casing to make life easier for everyone involved. The only thing is, one must look at the instructions on the packaging in order to be able to follow them.
These "crescent rolls" make the manatee-roll baker from earlier look like a genius. Apparently, this person thought "ready-to-bake" meant that the croissants would bake themselves into shape. They were not correct.
"Melting Point"
After getting home from work, some people don't like to waste any time when it comes to preparing their dinner. For some people, this means getting the water boiling for their pasta while they quickly jump in the shower to wash the day off of themselves. Sometimes, however, they lose track of time and things don't quite go as planned.
Somehow, this person's roommate managed to melt the pot they were using to boil water. This just goes to show that being proactive isn't always for the best. Or, maybe, it just shows that these people need to buy some pots that don't melt.
"It's Just A Wee Bit Overdone"
It was a long process, but with everyone pitching in, the family has managed to put their combined skills together in order to make dinner. Grandma made the dough, mum and dad made the sauce (and cleaned it up off the counter), the kids helped to put all the toppings on, and everyone helped put the pizza in the oven. The first attempt didn't go so well, but this one should be much better. In fact, it should be ready by now. How much time is left on the timer? Oh, no...
...No one set the timer. It seemed a little strange that an hour has passed and the oven timer hadn't gone off yet. This pizza does not look edible. It looks like what they would eat in Mordor.
"Some Things Just Aren't Meant To Be"
Making pizza was supposed to be a fun activity for the whole family to partake in. After the first pizza ended up face down on the floor, and the second ended up charred beyond recognition, dad took grandma for some fast food, then dropped her off at home. 6 hours and 3 pizzas later mum was still not willing to give up. With the little bit of grandma's dough that was left, she gave it one more shot...
And this is how dad found her when he got home from dropping off grandma. Sensing it was time to give up, dad picked up a few pizza pies on the way home, and they cleaned up this mess together.
"Do Eggsactly As The Recipe Says"
There are only a few ingredients that one needs in order to make a chocolate pie, but each ingredient is just as important as the others if the pie is to come out how it should. The chef will need, milk, a dash of salt, some sugar, a bit of butter, some vanilla extract for flavor, and some baking chocolate, of course. It seems like something might have been forgotten, but, no. That sounds about right.
Or, does it? This chef forgot to add the eggs to their chocolate pie. Although it doesn't look, nor does it taste, quite how it should, nevertheless, it's still chocolate pie.
"Time To Hit The Drive-Thru"
By the time the end of the workweek rolls around, morning people are still going strong, waking up early and starting their days with a bright and bubbly attitude. Everyone else, however, is just trying to get through the last day before their weekend begins. Some people are so excited for the last day of the week that they prepare their breakfast before their morning coffee is finished brewing.
This bowl of cinnamon toast crunch looks a whole lot like a Cheez Its floating in a bowl of milk. This person clearly needs their morning cup of coffee more than they thought.
"They Nuked It!"
One's microwaving experience varies depending on who's using it and what they're making. While some people are able to use the microwave with ease and escape without leaving a trace, using a microwave isn't quite as easy for others. This next person, for example, thought it would be a good idea to put all the ingredients needed to make an omelet into a bowl, and then into the microwave for a few minutes...
The end result turned out to be a lot more like scrambled eggs than an omelet. F.Y.I. Investing in a microwave cover is an excellent way to help one avoid dealing with messes like this one in the future.