Dim Nikov
Editor
About
Dim is a food writer, cookbook author, formally trained cook, and the editor of Home Cook World.
His first book, Cooking Methods & Techniques: A Crash Course on How to Cook Delicious Food for Beginners—a practical, no-B.S. guide to cooking for the busy professional, time-starved parent, and novice cook—was published in 2022.
Credentials
Dim is a certified food handler with a Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate and a Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering Certificate accredited by CPD, assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Certifications, and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.
He is also a trained cook with a Level 3 Professional Chef Diploma accredited by CPD and the Center for International Qualifications (CiQ).
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Posts
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Barilla Pasta Numbers: The Home Cook’s Guide
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Developing Flavor: How to Proof Dough in the Fridge
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What’s the Best Oil for French Fries?
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Tame the Fire! How to Salvage Spicy Kimchi
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Mushy Meatloaf? This Is What to Do
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Your Pea Soup Separated? (Causes, Fixes)
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Why Your Lentil Soup’s Grainy And Gritty
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From Thick to Just Right: Thinning Out Thick Soup
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Water: Why Doesn’t It Boil in the Oven?
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The Unlikely Reason Your Gravy Is Foaming
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Why Is My Gravy So Bitter?
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What to Use Instead of a Bread Lame
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Jus, Jus Lié, Gravy: What Sets Them Apart?
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Why Your Meatballs Turned Out Bland
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Thicken Any Slow-Cooker Dish: 6 Quick & Easy Fixes
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Putting Butter in a Cast Iron Skillet: Yay or Nay?
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We Review the Victorinox Can Opener
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IKEA Skärande Review: A Terrific Knife Sharpener
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Can Induction Cookware Go in the Oven?
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Barilla’s Al Bronzo Pasta, Reviewed
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Broth vs. Stock: What’s the Difference?
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How to Make Bland Meat Palatable: Simple Guide
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Why Cook Pasta in Less Water?
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Here’s How to Test If Yeast Is Still Active
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Can Expired Frozen Food Make You Sick?
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Should You Put a Lid on Boiling Water?
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Can You Pan-Fry Steak Without Butter?
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Why Do American Recipes Use Cups?
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Can You Use Cast Iron on an Electric Coil Stove?
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What to Do If You Add Too Much Cornstarch?
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Can You Store Food in Disposable Aluminum Pans?
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Are Olive Pits Poisonous?
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Do You Wash Disposable Aluminum Pans?
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Why Is My Yogurt Watery?
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Can You Mix Raw Chicken And Beef?
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Why Is My Cacio e Pepe Clumpy?
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Do Rice Cakes Really Go Bad?
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We Review IKEA’s Sensuell Frying Pan
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Griddle vs. Skillet: The Difference
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Mushrooms Smell Fishy: Are They Safe to Eat?
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Oven-Roasted Carrots Recipe
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How to Fix a Rusty Carbon Steel Pan
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How to Sear Your Steak Properly
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Is Your Pan Smoking With Nothing In It?
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Can Salsa Be Left Out Overnight?
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Where to Find Seaweed Wraps in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Sauerkraut in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Hearts of Palm in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Grocery Stores
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Why Does Tuna Hurt My Stomach?
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Can Minestrone Soup Be Left Out Overnight?
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How Long Is Potato Soup Good For?
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How Long Is Pea Soup Good For?
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How Long Is Mushroom Soup Good For?
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How Long Is French Onion Soup Good For?
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How Long Is Tomato Soup Good For?
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Can Chili Be Left Out Overnight?
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Myth Busted: Can Mold Grow in the Freezer?
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Can You Use Staub Cookware on Induction?
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Mini Fridge Is Hot Outside: Is This Normal?
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Can You Cook in a Foil Pan on the Stove?
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Can You Really Eat Cold Pork?
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Can You Eat Carrots Straight Out of the Can?
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Can You Eat Peas Straight Out of the Can?
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Can You Eat Corn Straight Out of the Can?
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How to Grill Hot Dogs in Your Kitchen
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How Long Is Borscht Good For?
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How Long Is Lobster Bisque Good For?
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How Long Is Corn Chowder Good For?
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How Long Is Clam Chowder Good For?
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How Long Is Lentil Soup Good For?
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How Long Is Chicken Soup Good For?
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Is Your Rice Foaming When Cooking?
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Does Garlic Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?
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Do You Need Special Pans And Pots For Induction?
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Can You Add Water to Oil When Frying?
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15 Lettuce Substitutes for Your Burgers
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11 Cornstarch Substitutes for Any Pie
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11 Lemon Juice Substitutes for Your Apple Pie
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Using Bacon Grease Instead of Vegetable Shortening?
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15 Clam Substitutes in Clam Chowder
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17 Bacon Substitutes in Clam Chowder
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21 Table Salt Substitutes in Baking
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21 Rum Substitutes in Baking
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21 Protein Powder Substitutes in Baking
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21 Applesauce Substitutes in Baking
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Keep Salad Fresh: How Long Does Salad Last in the Fridge?
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The Best Substitutes for Milk in Cornbread, Rounded Up
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These 151 Baking Puns Will Bake Your Day
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How Long Does Cooked Fish Last? Keeping Leftovers Fresh
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Can You Can Mix Olive Oil And Vegetable Oil? Answered
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Granulated Onion vs Onion Powder: What’s the Difference?
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Why Your Rice Is Crunchy: And How to Fix It
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Can You Eat Eggplant Skin? Things to Know
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The White Stuff on Your Burger Patties, Explained