You all know how much I love to cook, and well, eat. But, I make mistakes in the kitchen all of the time when trying out new things. Even when making tried and true recipes. I hope these tips are useful to you.
Fix Watery Soup-
If your soup is to thin (watery) mix a tablespoon of softened butter and a tablespoon of flour in a bowl and whisk until creamy ( roux). Slowly whisk it into your soup and taa daa! I had to have one taa daa moment. Okay, now it’s out of my system lets move on 
Fix Burned Rice-
If you make rice in a saucepan and not a rice cooker this probably has happened more times than you’d like to admit (I mean I would like to admit). A quick fix is to place the heel of a loaf of bread on top of the rice and cover it with the lid and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then scoop the rice out of the saucepan being careful not to get any of the burned rice on the bottom of the saucepan. The bread absorbs the burned smell and taste.
Remedy Over Baked Cookies-
Put the crispy cookies in a plastic container with a lid and add a few slices of apple. Let them sit overnight. Also 5-8 seconds in a microwave can also work wonders.
Remedy for Under Baked Cake-
I don’t have a photo for this one but I found this yummy cake in my clip art:-)
If you discover your cake has a gooey middle and it’s too late to put it back in the oven. Cut out the center of the cake (the gooey bit) and fill the hole with whipped cream. (or ice cream). This is a great if your cake falls in the center too.
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Michelle
August 24, 2012 at 01:11 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
These tips are awesome, I know the rice one is going to come in handy. Very cool about the apple!
Ms. A
August 24, 2012 at 01:41 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I thicken my soup, often… on purpose! Sometimes I just don’t want it thin and watery.
Shady Del Knight
August 24, 2012 at 02:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I don’t eat sweets, Katie, so the tips about cookies and cake are n/a in my case. However, I found the first two useful, especially the one about using bread to fix burned rice. Any tips about spilled milk? I usually cry over it.
Have a wonderful weekend, dear friend!
Alex J. Cavanaugh
August 24, 2012 at 04:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ll have to remember the cookie trick. Yes, I’m the one who makes cookies in our house and sometimes I overbake them.
Danielle
August 24, 2012 at 05:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I also use Potato Buds (instant potatoes) to thicken stuff up….for me it is the best because with the flour I end up with clumps
…I’m really horrible in the kitchen.
Cynthia
August 24, 2012 at 05:55 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
what great tips! I especially like the idea for rice (yes we’ve all burnt rice once or twice – ha!) thanks for sharing
patrice
August 24, 2012 at 06:05 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ve been a chef for a number of years. I have noticed what charming new ideas come from mistakes. I spend lots of time teaching my daughters how to fix things they’re preparing. Much of that has to do with the fact that we have to cook with gluten free alternate flours.
Diane
August 24, 2012 at 07:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love the over baked cookie tip. Thanks!
Heidi
August 24, 2012 at 08:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I definitely need those tips! Thanks for sharing this week at One Creative Weekend! Have a great week!
Deborah
August 24, 2012 at 11:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Well those are great tips. Thank you.
Kelly
August 24, 2012 at 17:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great tips! When my hubby bakes his famous chocolate chip cookies, he likes to add a piece of bread in the container to keep them fresh and moist.
(Thank you for the link back! hugs!)
Maureen
August 24, 2012 at 19:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’m sure I’ll use the tip for the soup! Thanks.
GraceinAZ (Pat)
August 25, 2012 at 08:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great ideas! I’ll store them away…I’m sure to need them!
Hugs, GraceinAZ (Pat)
skoots1mom
August 25, 2012 at 13:34 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
so appreciate the tips…especially the cookie one
joined the giveaway, too
shirley@housepitalitydesigns
August 25, 2012 at 14:25 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great tips Katherine…love the cookie one!!
Savannah Granny
August 25, 2012 at 16:52 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Great tips. I have used the apple idea but the others are new to me. I am pinning.
Hugs, Ginger
Terry (My Journey With Candida)
August 25, 2012 at 17:43 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I need to remember the rice and bread trick. I sometimes put things on the stove and walk away to play on the computer…… burn something every time.
Kathy Moody
August 25, 2012 at 20:12 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for the great tips! I needed the one for the cookies last week when my daughter over cooked. So good to know.
Unique Hrebina
August 26, 2012 at 06:20 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
i love the tip about the rice
Dom
August 26, 2012 at 09:27 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for the tips! I def make mistakes in the kitchen and it’s good if you can save a meal rather than having it ruined by a small oops.
Mid-Atlantic Martha
August 26, 2012 at 18:04 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for your sweet visit. What great tips these are…..sure to come in handy.
andrea cammarata
August 27, 2012 at 02:01 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Hi there my friend! How are you and how is the little pup doing? Once again so sorry I have been away…it is just an extremely crazy time here and I haven’t been out visiting everyone on the blogosphere : ( soon i hope : ) Great tips…I have used the soup one and also use left over mashed potatoes : ) the rice — well i have never burnt it…secret…I have an Asian ricer which I have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE…always perfect lol!!! : ) rice is always on here… hugs to you and I promise to visit more really soon! tons of hugs!!!!
Beverly
August 28, 2012 at 09:33 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I love clever tips. These are good ones. Thanks.
Mel S
August 29, 2012 at 05:10 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Thanks for sharing these tips! I will be using them!
sealaura
August 29, 2012 at 18:18 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I sure will bookmark this post. I am still learning my way around the kitchen and have had to tweek some of my mistakes. great post.
All Natural Katie
August 30, 2012 at 05:38 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I am going to have to remember the burned rice idea. I’ve burned rice before and couldn’t get rid of the burned taste/smell.
Heidi
September 4, 2012 at 23:06 (UTC -6) Link to this comment
I’ll be pinning this and sharing the pin on Facebook at OneCreativeMommydotcom. Feel free to stop by OneCreativeMommy.com and grab a featured button. From one scatterbrained chef–thanks for the great tips.