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How do I prevent food from sticking to a standard (non-coated) pan?
On cooking shows I always see cooks using ordinary pans without non-stick coatings, and nothing ever seems to stick to their pans. But when I try the same recipes at home, my food always sticks.
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Nonstick cookware or not?
I am looking to replace my >10 year old Calphalon nonstick cookware. I can see the nonstick surface coming off the pans, and am starting to worry about how much of that is getting into our food.
I ...
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Buying my first set of pots and pans
I have NO idea what I'm doing :). I'm looking to buy some pots/pans for my appartment (just moved out). Considering these:
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Food sticking to fry pan
I've been having a problem lately with my potstickers sticking to my pan too much. This didn't start happening until recently.
I'm using my stainless fry pan rather than a nonstick. Mostly, because ...
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Does ceramic non-stick cookware “fail”, and if so, how?
I've heard of pans with ceramic non-stick surfaces; it seems some reports on internet say they may "fail" in about 6 months.
How can these pans "fail"? Do ceramic-coated pans require ...
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Stainless Steel Pan — gray bottom. Why?
Just started using a stainless steel pan. First thing I cooked in it was bacon followed by some fried rice. Stuff stuck to it, but a quick soak and it all came off. However, once I cleaned and dried ...
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What makes oil stick to the pan so bad that it is so difficult to wash out?
My parents went out of town for a bit and so I had to fend for myself with cooking! I made some chicken and some quesadillas on a particular pan. However, my parents got back and my mom is astounded ...
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How to remove film from stainless steel pan
I have an unsightly film around my stainless pan as shown here:
What is causing this to happen?
And how can I remove the film? I have soaked it in soapy water, scraped it with a plastic scraper, ...
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Why is the dishwasher not recommended for my All-Clad MC2 line of pot and pans?
I just looked on the All-Clad website (faq 7 and faq 13). It says that because the MC2 has a brushed aluminum alloy exterior, it mush be hand washed. Why is the dishwasher bad for it?
It's just soap ...
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Pan-frying marinated meat without making a huge mess?
I love marinated meat, I love the extra flavor that the marinade adds to it. However, I don't always have the option to BBQ it, so sometimes I have to use a frying pan.
However, this always creates a ...
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What to look for when buying pots and pans [duplicate]
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Buying my first set of pots and pans
I am buying a new set of pots and pans and I want to know what I should be looking for. What brands are best? What are the pros and ...
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How to season a frying pan? [duplicate]
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What's the best way to season a cast iron skillet?
Does anyone know what the best way to season a frying pan is? I got taught the science of it when I studied Design ...
