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Why Do Recipes Lie About Carrots?

Can we talk about the great carrot conspiracy in recipes? I swear, every time I try to follow a recipe, it tells me to sauté onions first, then toss in the carrots for a few minutes. But have you ever actually tried to sauté carrots? They’re basically immortal. No matter how thin I slice them, they stubbornly stay crunchy while the onions are already melting into the pan. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like recipe writers everywhere are gaslighting us. They promise soft carrots in 5 minutes, but unless you’re cooking with a flamethrower, it’s just not happening. And sure, I’ve learned to adjust—throw the carrots in first, or let them simmer forever—but what about beginners? They’re left wondering why their carrots are still raw after following the instructions to the letter. Let’s be real: recipes should just say, “Cook carrots until they finally surrender.” #CookingStruggles #CarrotProblems #RecipeRant #KitchenTruths #FoodieLife #Food #Cooking

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Why Can't Recipes Just List Ingredient Weights?

Every time I try a new recipe, I run into the same issue: vague measurements. What does "1 medium onion" even mean when the only onions at my store are the size of softballs? Or when it says "1/2 cup fresh sage leaves, finely chopped"—am I supposed to pack the leaves in or just let them fall in loosely? It makes a difference, especially with herbs or things like brown sugar. I started weighing ingredients after too many inconsistent results. Now, I just grab my kitchen scale, tare it, and add things by grams. It’s so much easier to get repeatable results, especially for baking or when making sauces. For example, when making risotto, the difference between 100g and 150g of onion can really change the flavor base. Not everyone has a scale, but it’s not like we’re asking to get rid of cups and spoons—just add the weights too. It’s already common in a lot of professional recipes, and it makes life so much easier. I wish more recipe writers would just throw in the weight next to the volume. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference for anyone who wants to be precise. #CookingTips #RecipeRant #KitchenScale #IngredientWeights #Food #Cooking

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