
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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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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Meatloaf, Upgraded: The Best Binders & Fillers to Use
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Roux: Do You Make It With Oil or Butter?
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Mushy Meatloaf? This Is What to Do
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Why Is My Risotto So Sticky?
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Why Is My Risotto So Crunchy?
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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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Pale And Light Gravy? Main Causes & Quick Fixes
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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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How to Keep Pasta From Sticking, With & Without Oil
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We Review the Victorinox Can Opener
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Browning vs. Caramelization: The Difference, Explained
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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 Long Does Milk Last? Shelf Life & Storage Tips
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How to Make Bland Meat Palatable: Simple Guide
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Are You Supposed to Blanch Tomatoes for Sauce?
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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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Is Smelly Fish Safe to Eat?
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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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What Does Medium-High Heat on the Stove Mean?
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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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Do Maraschino Cherries Have Pits?
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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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How to Pair Italian Cheese (Like an Italian)
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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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Can You Freeze Tzatziki Sauce?
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Do Bitters Need To Be Refrigerated?
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Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
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Can You Toast a Bagel in the Toaster?
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Can Ceramics Go In The Microwave?
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How to Pickle Red Onions
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Do Rice Cakes Really Go Bad?
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How To Reheat A Soft Pretzel
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Pasta Carbonara Recipe
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We Review IKEA’s Sensuell Frying Pan
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Griddle vs. Skillet: The Difference
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Burger vs. Sandwich: The Lowdown
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Mushrooms Smell Fishy: Are They Safe to Eat?
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Which Rack in the Oven Is the Hottest?
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Skillet Pork Chops Recipe
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Oven-Roasted Carrots Recipe
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How to Make Pan Sauce: Simmer, Scrape, Serve
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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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Sausage: Is It Red Meat?
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Garlicky Baby Broccoli With Bacon Recipe
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Crispy French Fries Recipe
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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 Gyoza Wrappers in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Miso in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Crispy Onions in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Sauerkraut in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Bouillon Cubes in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Hearts of Palm in Grocery Stores
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Where to Find Capers 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 Beef Stew 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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Why Does Aluminum Foil Have a Dull and Shiny Side?
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Can You Deglaze Cast Iron?
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Can You Use Staub Cookware on Induction?
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Mini Fridge Is Hot Outside: Is This Normal?