14 Home Cooks Who Took “Turning Up the Heat” a Little Too Seriously

We all love a good home-cooked meal, but sometimes, things in the kitchen get a little out of hand.

From flaming pans to explosive baking experiments, these home cooks cranked up the heat—literally—and ended up with disasters that are equal parts shocking and hilarious.

Whether it’s a burnt-to-a-crisp dinner or a smoke-alarm-worthy mistake, these kitchen fails will make you feel a lot better about your own cooking skills.

Get ready for some fiery mishaps and laugh-out-loud moments!

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4. “The night my husband made burgers for the first time. He set off the fire alarm 4 times.”

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8. “Went to my in-laws for dinner and this is the chicken they served.”

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11. “Came home to a very smoky house. Knocked on my brother’s door asking if he was cooking something and I heard him pause for a second before saying, ’Oh, no!’”

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Remember, folks—cooking is an art, not a firework show! So keep the flames in the pan, not on the ceiling, and may your next kitchen adventure be hot in all the right ways!

And if you’ve ever found yourself in a crispy situation, don’t worry—we’ve got a few tips to help fix your cooking mishaps!

Source: Brightside