Questions about the culinary uses of products that are normally discarded or used in non-culinary applications.
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What is a good use for lots of fresh cilantro?
I have a few recipes I like to make which call for fresh cilantro, but when I buy it at the store it's usually in large bunches and I have a ton left over. What's a good use for the leftovers?
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What can I do with a lot of bay leaves?
I have a bay tree, and it's far too big. If I cut it back, I think I'll have around 40 pounds of bay leaves (and I'll still have a bay tree).
It seems like a waste to throw all those bay leaves away.
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Is it possible to turn old tomatoes into flour?
I saw a recipe that employed Tomato Flour - how do you turn tomatoes into flour?
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What's a good use for leftover couscous? [closed]
I cooked too much couscous, and now I have a generous helping left over. Does anyone have any quick, simple recipes (ideally ones that won't require another trip to the shops!) for using up the ...
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What uses are there for basil flowers?
I have tons of basil in my herb spiral.
However, this stuff is precious, and I always feel bad when I throw away the basil flowers when I make pesto sauce.
Is there a way to use the basil flowers ...
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What to do with the left over cake? [closed]
I have just been cutting my cake into the right shape and size but there is a lot of left over cake. I don't want to throw it away and unfortunately, I don't have a sweet tooth either. I hate wasting ...
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How do I get the butter out of my chocolate fondue?
In my chocolate fondue, I used butter to help it melt smoothly. Now, after the meal, I want to use the left over chocolate. There is a slight sheen of oil on the chocolate and, in the refrigerator, ...
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What are some different ways of preparing flax seeds?
I recently got to know the nutritious value of flax seeds.What characteristics of these seeds should I know about and how can I incorporate them into my cooking?
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What to do with home made Kefir?
I have been making Kefir at home for a month now, and it has become very easy to make larger and larger quantities. I usually just drink it, or strain it and spread it on bread. Would any of you want ...
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What is a “roux” and what are its uses?
I've had excellent Macaroni and Cheese that I was told was made with a "roux." What exactly is a roux, when is it used and what are the benefits of using it versus other cooking methods?
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What else can I do with fresh Ginger? [closed]
I always have some fresh ginger root in my fridge: I love to add some grated ginger in my sauces and dips.
But the amount of ginger in my recipes is so small that every two weeks I find myself ...
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What is chickpea flour used for?
I bought a bag of chickpea flour once thinking (erroneously) that I could use it to make hummus. I've since bought dried chickpeas and made hummus the "right" way... but now I have no idea what to do ...
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How should one go about reheating pasta?
Ok, so, I know the answer, "You shouldn't, because it's easy to make it fresh."
But on occasion, I end up making too much pasta, not having enough sauce, etc. and the pasta gets stowed in a ...
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Should I keep the meat boiled off of bones when making beef broth?
I am making a simple beef stock from the leftover bones from a New York cut roast beef. Beyond adding a mirepoix and boiling the bones for three hours I'm not doing anything special. When I make stock ...
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What can you make with egg whites? [closed]
Quite often I have a small bowl of egg whites left over after separation from their yolks.
Rather than throw these away, what other culinary uses could I put them to?
I have some Crème Brûlée ...
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How to prepare Stevia leaves for consumption?
I have a Stevia plant growing on my deck and I'd love to use it in a recipe. Does anyone know a way to use Stevia leaves?
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What do I do with a kohlrabi?
I've recieved several kohlrabi from my CSA, and I have no idea what to do with them. I found a recipe for a curry using kohlrabi, but it wasn't great.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to get the ...
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In which kind of food items can Asafoetida be used? [closed]
I have heard about the medical benefits of Asafoetida.
I used it once in Brinjals (which while cooking contained only Ginger powder, Fennel powder, salt and red chilli powder). The addition of ...
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What to do with unused scallops' roe?
I just prepared my first scallop dish. The recipe instructed to remove roe (the orange part) before searing, as it cooks much faster than the rest of a scallop. As this was my first try, I ended up ...
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Uses for Kimchi
I bought some kimchi from the local oriental market for a dish I prepared (bibimbap), but the smallest container they had was a quart, so I have maybe ~90% of it left. Besides using it in stir-fry, ...
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Is there any use to salmon heads and spines?
The fishmonger gave me a whole salmon rationed, and included the head and spine. I threw the head and spine away, but was wondering whether there is any culinary use for it.
Normally in a fish stock, ...
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Culinary uses for hops
Hop flowers are primarily used to preserve and flavor beer. Now that hops are starting to ripen in the northern hemisphere, I'm wondering: are there any other uses for them in the kitchen?
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What to do with leftover egg whites? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How does one find recipes given an ingredient rather than the recipe name?
I am a beginner cooker.
I have just cooked Carbonara Pasta, and I'm left with three or four ...
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Culinary use for the green parts of lemongrass?
In most recipes/applications I've seen only the white part of lemongrass is used. Is there any culinary use for the upper/outer green parts?
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What are other uses for Vegemite or Marmite besides as a spread?
My Australian friend introduced toast with butter and vegemite to me. Recently I saw an episode of "Chopped" on the food network and one of the ingredients in the basket was Marmite. One of the ...
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What are some alternative uses for bread heels?
I often buy bread loaves at the store and use them for sandwiches, french toast, etc. I don't particularly like using the heels for those purposes though, because of the texture and taste - heels ...
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What do you do with salt pork? [closed]
I have always been intrigued by salt pork at the store. Yesterday I saw salt pork sliced like bacon and couldn't resist buying it. I tried cooking it like bacon, but it did not turn out as I had ...
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Uses for Old bread dough
I found some old bread dough that I had left, sealed in tupperware, in my fridge. It has a powerful fermented smell, but doesn't appear to be moldy or otherwise bad. Is there any use for this ...
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How to use spare jalapeños?
I bought a pack of about 10 jalapeño peppers and will only use 1-2 of them to make salsa. What can I do with the rest so that I don't have to throw them away. At the price for the whole pack it's ...
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Ideas for using garlic scapes (other than in pesto)?
Does anyone have ideas for using garlic scapes? These are the green shoots that are the above-ground part of bulb garlic. Think of something a bit like a scallion in appearance, but thinner, firmer ...
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What is sumac used for?
A friend of mine told me she uses sumac (I am not sure she was teasing me, or what).
Is sumac used in cuisine? If it is used, what is it used for?
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What can I do with feta cheese? [closed]
As feta does not really melt, are there any warm dishes based on feta cheese besides some quiches?
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How would you use a lot of lemons?
We've got a lemon tree and an overabundance of lemons at the moment. Aside from lemonade, what should I do with them?
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What is the best way to reheat leftover grilled fish?
I have rarely (if ever) looked forward to eating leftover grilled fish. What is the best technique to reheat the fish so that it has the best flavor and texture?
I understand that some of the ...
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Lemon Balm Uses
It's growing like a weed, and has a wonderful smell just wondering what I can use it for in the kitchen?
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Culinary uses for lavender
I have some lavender bushes in the garden. They last well and smell wonderful. I have always considered lavender a herb, but can't think how it is used in cooking.
If people have any good recipes for ...
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What to do with old coffee beans?
I have several bags of quality coffee beans brought from Costa Rica. Their best before date is over a year ago. I just grinded and made a pot of coffee of them, and although it was drinkable, taste ...
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Uses for the Bulgarian/Balkan condiment “lutenitza”
I saw a jar of this condiment called 'liutenzia' on sale at the supermarket here in Los Angeles. The ingredients say that it has tomato paste, pepper paste, carrot paste, and spices. It looks/sounds ...
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What can I do with frozen eggs?
Although a previous question asks if raw eggs can be frozen, my eggs froze, in the shell, because the chicken coop into which they were delivered was very cold last week.
I thawed the eggs, and they ...
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How do I cook beetroot
I've just pulled some beetroot out of my garden.
I've never cooked beetroot before so would love a few suggestions.
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Why do instructions for carving a chicken disregard the back?
Many instructions for carving a roast chicken don't mention doing anything with the meat on the back. For example, Mark Bittman in How to Cook Everything, describes how to cut the breast, leg, and ...
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What can I do with extra mint? [closed]
I usually use only a small portion of the bunch of mint that I purchase. What can I do with the rest to make the best use of it while it's fresh?
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Can I use tapioca pearls for thickening?
A friend of mine went shopping in an Asian market. I asked them to bring me tapioca starch. They brought me a package of small tapioca pearls.
Is there any way to use the pearls as I would use the ...
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Are the leftovers from making stock good for anything?
Having made stock and strained it, can the meat and vegetables boiled up in the stock be used for anything, or should they go in the bin?
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What to do with crumbled muffins?
I made some muffins that apparently didn't have enough liquid to stick together (perhaps substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream was not such a good idea, as that, butter, and an egg contributed the ...
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What is the best way to re-serve day old meat balls?
I've noticed that meatballs are one type of food that often tastes much better the next day. So whenever I make meatballs, I make lots of extras and put them in my fridge to allow the flavors to ...
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Are there any savoury dishes using matcha tea?
I know that you can use matcha powder in a similar way to chocolate in sweet foods but are there any savoury dishes you can make with it?
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In what kinds of dishes is asafoetida traditionally used?
A friend recently gave me a small jar of asafoetida without telling me how to use it (or that it smelled horrible). In my googling, all I've been able to find out so far is that it's the dried sap of ...
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I inherited a can of chick peas. What should I do with them? [closed]
I have a can of chick peas, but I am unsure what to do with them. I have enjoyed them in various Indian dishes, but am entirely inexperienced at preparing Indian cuisine and have a great lack of ...
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What actual effect does a Parmesean rind added to soup have?
The answers to this question state that adding a Parmesan rind to a cooking soup will add a cheesy flavor to the soup.
How much flavor does a rind really add? Does it flavor the soup to a degree ...
