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    "I Couldn't Believe I Didn't Think Of This Myself": 18 Sort Of Life-Changing Cooking Tricks Straight From TV Shows And Movies

    "I was a professional baker for years, but seeing this still convinced me to change my technique."

    You never know where you might pick up an unexpected cooking trick. In fact, one source of inspiration that might come as a surprise to home cooks is TV shows and movies. So Redditor u/boujeenen asked, "What is a cooking tip you picked up from a show or movie?" Here's what people said.

    Amy Adams and Ron Livingston cooking together, laughing while she mixes batter in a bowl. Ron holds a drink, enjoying the moment in a kitchen setting

    1. "I learned to add sour cream while scrambling eggs from Ralphie Cifaretto’s character on a very special episode of The Sopranos. My eggs come out light and fluffy every time."

    Scrambled eggs cooking in a nonstick skillet, being stirred with a blue spatula

    2. "I started using baked potatoes to make mashed potatoes (instead of boiling the potatoes first) from The