Following package instructions is not always good

[CakePoet]

I do all my Mexican seasonings due to the fact I'm stuck in Sweden and trust me when I say the mixes taste weird and chemical.
I am also allergic to citrus and intolerant most ready made mixes, so I am not used to follow package instruction. But I notice rice isnt always as it says on the box, some times sticky rice just become mush even if you follow it the instructions.

For a smooth mash, use a potato ricer or a fine sieve and a electric whisk.

 

[rockey_f_squirrell]

another example of mis-following

just last night i made baked pork chops and au gratin taters. bake pork chops at 350 degrees, but directions for au gratin taters is 400 degrees for 35 minutes.

i kept them both at 350 until chops were done then cranked it up to 400 for final 10 minutes while the chops carried over.

(i cooked chops halfway then flipped before putting in taters)