Home Cooks Are Confessing The “Basic Skills” They Just Can’t Seem To Get Right

Recently, Reddit user u/george_elis asked, “As a competent home cook, what is a basic skill you can’t seem to master?” And as someone who has accidentally set my stove on fire more times than I’d like to admit, I’ve gotta admit that this thread made me feel a little better about my kitchen skills. Here are some of the best, most honest responses:

Note: Some of these have been edited for length and/or clarity.