Category: Culinary hacks

According to seasoned chefs, one of the most common kitchen mistakes is over-salting, which is easily done with a heavy hand. Fortunately, you don't have to toss out your creation; there are several simple techniques to fix a salty salad and restore its intended flavor balance.

Contrary to popular belief, water is ineffective at neutralizing the heat from capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers spicy. However, the role of vinegar in managing capsaicin is a bit more nuanced than simply canceling it out, involving both chemical reactions and a distraction of your taste receptors.