Popsugar Living Cooking Hacks Basic Cooking Skills 20 Basic Cooking Tips Everyone Should Know, According to a Pro Chef 15 August 2019 by Shani Hillian View On One Page Photo 4 of 20 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 Crowd Control When cooking in a pan, don't overcrowd. This will create steam instead of direct heat and cause sogginess instead of browning. Previous Next Start Slideshow Cooking HacksCooking TipsCooking Basics