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How can I avoid overpowering my food with cumin flavor?
I am by no means a chef, I just cook dinner at home most nights.
I like the flavor of cumin and use it in some of the food that I make. Perhaps in a mushroom sauce, melted into the cheese for nachos, ...
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How to add flavouring ingredients to steamed or boiled veggies?
I'm a newbie cook from to prepare the nightly dinner for my wife and I. I usually have a meat and stream or boil sweet potato, corn, Brussels sprouts, asparagus or broccolini.
It occurred to me that ...
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Matching herbs with meats [closed]
I'm well aware of how well rosemary and lamb goes together, but apart from that I'm a bit clueless. Is there a web page or something out there which can tell me what meat goes well with what ...
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What determines the 'saltiness' of salt?
I've bought two brands of salt that are completely different in terms of 'salt' concentration(not sure if this is the correct terminology). I realized this because I needed three or four times more ...
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Seasoning Chili for Young Children
We have a 3 year old toddler who is not a fan of spicy foods. She doesn't like heat of any type, and doesn't like strong flavors. How can we season a turkey chili to keep her happy, and still make it ...
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How to know whether the default coating on the iron cookware has totally come off?
http://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/29609/6168
But you can't season a pan "on top" of the wax coating. The real seasoning would stick to the wax, and when the wax melts, the seasoning will come ...
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How to season iron cookware on gas stove?
Often I hear that after applying oil on the cookware you need to bake it in the oven on a certain temperature.
What precautions need to be taken if I intend to season the cookware on gas stove?
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best way to preserve ricotta?
I buy ricotta in large quantities (1kg) and I'm always throwing it out when it gets yellowish on the top border, and I'm pretty sure that yellow stuff is toxic.
Since I always eat ricotta with lots ...
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Why salt AND pepper and not salt and/or pepper
Which is to say--narrowing things down--do the two actually have any mutual enhancement effect, such as, say, in the manner in which salt can fool the tastebuds into perceiving sweet as even sweeter? ...
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Is it a good idea to grind dried oregano with a mortar and pestle?
Someone explained to me that I could increase the surface area of my herbs significantly when grinding them in a mortar with a bit of salt. It is indeed quite easy to grind them down to a powder. I do ...
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When to add seasoning to oven-baked french fries?
When baking French fries in the oven, either from a frozen package, or made from cut potatoes, is it better to add seasoning, such as salt, pepper, paprika, etc., before placing the fries in the oven ...
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Does salt-seasoned pasta and starchy water in my sauce have to yield a salty sauce?
When cooking pasta, there are a couple of techniques that I like to follow--individually they yield great results, but when combined they interfere with one another to produce an inferior product.
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How is sassafras used in flavoring?
I have several large sassafras trees that I would like to use for flavoring. What part of the tree is used? How is it prepared? How is it used?
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What are preaseasoned cast iron pans preseasoned with?
I'm shopping for new pans right now and keep seeing cast iron advertized as "preseasoned". What does this mean? What are they preseasoning it with?
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What's the best way to learn what each seasoning is?
For example, Iike cayenne pepper is spicy and marjorum has a smoky flavor. I just want to learn the different flavors of each seasoning, so I can know exactly what seasonings to use for the different ...
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Why are salt and pepper the “classic” dinner table seasoning?
Is there a reason we use salt and pepper on so many dishes and can be found in any kitchen table at dinner time? Does it have to do with their flavor synergies or were they just more available "back ...
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Minimal tasty preparation of raw chayote
I've got a couple of chayotes that I'd like to try raw. I've never had chayote before, but from what I've read, they're pretty bland when raw and require significant seasoning to be tasty.
How do you ...
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Why do so many desert/biscuit recipes have salt in them?
Whilst I can understand salt in the majority of recipes, I never really understood why it is in so many deserts or biscuits.
When I have asked a few friends or family who do a lot of cookery, the ...
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How can I fix a mole sauce with excessive cinnamon?
I made an Oaxacan-style mole and went too heavy with the cinnamon stick. That flavor is now too prevalent. How can I fix this?
I was thinking about adding some chicken stock and tomato sauce. Your ...
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Getting better in the kitchen [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Resources for a beginner learning to cook
So, I really want to improve my talent in the kitchen. I think I should start with the basics though. I've always concentrated ...
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What does adding dark rum give to a fajita stir-fry?
I'm looking at a recipe for a fajita stir-fry that includes an optional 2 tbsp of dark rum. The introduction for the recipe mentions,
Latin spices combined with the optional kick of dark Jamaican ...
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Pre-made seasoning to add to rice in rice cooker to make rice more flavorful?
I've looked all over for this and not found much.
Chipotle resturant adds lime and cilantro to their rice, some folks put Saffron. I thought "gee there must be others".
Any other pre-made seasonings ...
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Seasoning for Ground Meat
I am trying to figure out how to season the ground meat in my goulash. Here are the ingredients that are in the dish. What seasonings would be best so that the dish comes together nicely?
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How long can I let a steak rest after seasoning and before cooking?
I read over at Serious eats that when seasoning a steak, you either need to cook it immediately after salting, or after 40 minutes and more.
(To sum up the article, this is due to a process of ...
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Methods for seasoning wooden spoons?
Any tips for seasoning wooden spoons? I found a couple different methods on the web but they vary quite a bit. What I've done so far is to sand the new spoons starting with 280, then 320, and ...
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Uses for brewers/nutritional yeast?
I grew up putting this stuff on my popcorn and absolutely love it. I recently found out that you can also put it on salads that have a vinaigrette dressing and it's also delicious. Are there other ...
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Reducing the saltiness of commercially prepared seasoning
I've been cooking a certain brand of noodles, and noticed that the seasoning provided is quite salty than you'd expect. Is there a way to reduced the saltiness without a noticeable change in flavor? ...
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Herbs and spices that complement cream of mushroom soup [closed]
On Monday I will be making cream of mushroom Soup at school and I would like to make it the best possible. I will be making a mushroom stock as its base. Are there any specific herbs and spices that ...
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'Phorons' for Dahls
I love dahl. In India (where my folks were from) there are an almost infinite set of combinations of dahls and corresponding phorons* (spice-seasoned anointing oil/ghee)
But I only know a handful of ...
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Seasoning steamed vegetables (in particular potatoes): advisable?
We're going through a healthy-eating phase at the moment, and this includes eating a fair few steamed vegetables. Unfortunately I find steamed vegetables (especially potatoes) can be painfully dull ...
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Making stovetop potroasts
I just made a pot roast on the stove, vaguely following this recipe.
My altered ingredients list would look something like this:
some quick sprays of oil on the saucepan and meat while searing
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Is there a difference between seasoning and flavouring?
I find the meaning of the word 'seasoning' slightly elusive. Before I started to take cooking seriously, I'd have said that any herb or spice used in cooking could be called a seasoning.
Without ...
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What are some seasonings that can spice up a bland frozen chicken alfredo?
Tonight, the main course is: Red Baron's Chicken Alfredo.
The problem is that it's a little bland so I'm trying to figure out what the best seasonings will give it more spice, or at least a more ...
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How to taste hamburgers for seasoning?
How would I make sure that my hamburgers (or any food unsuitable raw) tastes good? With other foods, it is possible to adjust the spice proportions according to taste, but I would not taste the raw ...
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What herbs and spices pair well with baked Salmon? [closed]
I'm about to bake a salmon in the oven and I want to know what are some good herbs/spices that I can rub or sprinkle on the fillet.
Which herbs, spices, or other seasonings tend to pair best with a ...
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“Post-marinating”? Is it a real term or do my taste buds deceive me?
Two nights ago I cooked some chicken on my George Foreman grill, just plain (a bit of non-stick spray but that's it). Then I chopped it up and put it in rice and stuck it in a tupperware for lunch ...
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Do I need to season a stainless steel saute pan?
Okay, I received a nice stainless steel saute pan for Christmas and in looking around online there are people that say I need to season it. Most of the techniques I've seen involve oil and salt and ...
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Help with ground beef seasoning: flavors are weak
So I routinely serve up very simple style burritos in my apartment (beef, sour cream, cheese and white flour tortillas), and I've grown well past the days of using pre-mixed seasoning packets to ...
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Is there any truth to the idea that you shouldn't multiply seasonings when multiplying a recipe?
I often hear cooks discuss that idea that if you are multiplying, say, a recipe for 4 to be a for 32, that you shouldn't multiply some herbs, spices, or salt. I've never understood any reason why this ...
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What seasonings give ranch dressing its distinctive flavor?
I've always wondered this. Is there a collective set of seasonings that equal "ranch"?
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How do you season/prepare a wood plank for Plank Grilling?
I wanted to Plank Grill a Salmon, after hearing about how much Jarrod enjoyed it:
http://cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/23/besides-salmon-what-other-meats-can-be-grilled-on-a-cedar-plank
How ...
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Are MSG and Accent (Seasoning) the same thing?
Can the seasoning Accent be substituted for MSG, for example in General Tso's Chicken?
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How can I cook more flavorful Chicken through and through?
When I cook chicken, the flavor seems to be concentrated in the skin. But when I get a rotisserie chicken from Costco, it seems to be very flavorful through and through, beyond just the skin.
I've ...
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What are common flavor preparations/pairings of scallops? [closed]
I've never made scallops before and I bought a frozen bag of them from Wal-Mart (I know, not the best kind). Do I just add some salt and pepper? I've no idea. I don't want to wrap them in bacon..
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What spices are used to make a mexican fajita seasoning?
I'm trying to make my own homemade fajitas, for both vegetarian and non vegetarian tasters.
I know they have grocery store pre-mixed fajita seasoning, but I'd like to know how to make my own.
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Whale carpaccio, what type of spices and garnish to use?
I'm making whale carpaccio tomorrow for a friend's birthday, and I don't know what type of spices and garnish I should use for this delicate and flavorful meat. What are some good flavour pairings ...
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Ways to learn to season food correctly?
What is a good way of learning how to season food correctly? Are there some foods which are particularly bland until seasoned correctly that can be used to 'educate' your palate as to what is ...
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Is there a secret to flavouring with herbs
I am a strictly amateur cook. Most of my output is OK, certainly edible, but I seem to lack the ability to impart flavour through herbs.
I can throw in an inordinate amount, but still no flavour ...
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How to make the best Genovese pesto? [closed]
What's your recipe and technique for the best Genovese Pesto?
I use basil, paremsan, garlic, pine nuts (very lightly toasted first), olive oil (extra virgin) and I like a little lemon juice too. I ...
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Seasoning hamburgers [closed]
Restaurants always have delicious hamburgers that are well seasoned. How do you season your hamburgers?
