Random Most Important Kitchen Safety Tips (24 items)

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  (#18) Don't Use Marinade from Raw Meat or Fish as a Sauce

  Because the marinade contains bacteria from the raw meat, make sure you toss it. You can also choose to boil it for several minutes to kill any bacteria that might have been transferred to it during the marinating process.

   
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  (#7) Make Sure Your Knives Are Sharp

  A sharp knife will do the job quickly and won't require as much force as a dull one. Since a dull knife will require more force, there's a greater chance you'll slip and accidentally cut yourself. 
   
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  (#3) Use Baking Soda Or Salt To Extinguish Grease Fires

  According to Lifehacker, "Baking soda puts out fires by releasing carbon dioxide and smothering the fire." But it turns out salt works just as well - whichever you have handy.
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  (#13) Check Your Oven Before You Pre-Heat It

  It's not uncommon for people to store things in their oven. That's why you should double check your oven before pre-heating it to make sure there's nothing in it, like plastic cutting boards or anything else that might catch fire.
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  (#12) Use The Correct Knife For The Job

  Simple Bites advises, "using the correct knife can actually improve your cooking." So use your paring knife for small tasks like trimming mushrooms, and save the bread knife for bread!
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  (#17) Smash Garlic With The Side Of Your Knife

  Rather than trying to smash garlic with your hand or a kitchen mallet, use a knife. Food Network advises this method: "Lay the flat side of your knife over the clove while holding the handle. With the heel of your other hand, carefully give your knife a good whack... this will separate the skin from the clove."

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