Count down the top 10 cooking mistakes, and learn how to avoid them so you don't make the same errors as Boot Camp recruits.
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Cooking Mistake No. 10: Overmixing
Unless a recipe tells you to knead vigorously, always mix doughs and batters carefully and gently, especially when mixing up batters for quick breads and muffins, or meat for meatloaf or meatballs — just fold until the ingredients come together, as overmixing can lead to toughness.