Ooops, guess I’ve been doing this wrong

Sure! Here’s a catchy and conversational article based on the recipe-title style: **“Ooops, Guess I’ve Been Doing This Wrong”** — ideal for a cooking or kitchen-related discovery.

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# Ooops, Guess I’ve Been Doing This Wrong: The Kitchen Trick I Wish I Knew Sooner

Let’s be honest — we all have those “wait… what?” moments in the kitchen. You follow a recipe for years, thinking you’ve nailed it… until one tiny tip or trick flips everything you thought you knew upside down.

That was me — standing in my kitchen, whisk in hand, realizing:
**“Ooops, guess I’ve been doing this wrong the whole time.”**

What was the mistake? It turns out, it was something so simple — yet game-changing — that I *had* to share it.

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## The Mistake: Adding Garlic Too Early (and Killing the Flavor)

For years, I’d throw minced garlic straight into hot oil at the beginning of a recipe — thinking I was doing it right. The result? Burnt, bitter garlic and a disappointing base flavor for my dishes. No wonder my stir-fries and sauces never quite hit the mark.

But here’s the truth:
👉 **Garlic burns fast. Like, really fast.**
👉 **Burnt garlic = bitter, overpowering, and ruins the entire dish.**

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## The Fix: When and How to Add Garlic the Right Way

Here’s what I learned from chefs and seasoned home cooks alike:

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