User yossarian - Seasoned Advice

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Why did my banana catch fire in the microwave?

mar 8 '12 at 13:42 Max 21

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How can I make a chocolate cup that looks like the seaweed on a sushi roll?

chocolate dessert sushi spherification

apr 1 '11 at 20:18 yossarian♦ 11k

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How can I integrate molecular gastronomy in to regular cooking?

molecular-gastronomy

mar 17 '12 at 13:31 rumtscho♦ 26.7k

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What are the differences between types of soy sauce?

sauce asian-cuisine soy

jul 1 '11 at 6:16 Rincewind42 1,884

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What is the chemical process behind the way you cook a risotto?

food-science risotto

aug 16 '10 at 8:42 Jeff Atwood♦ 101

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What causes water to boil over?

boiling water

oct 8 '10 at 8:52 LanceH 139

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How warm must dough be in order to rise?

baking bread dough

feb 19 '12 at 14:05 Community♦ 1

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When boiling potatoes, should I put them in with the cold water or in to the hot?

potatoes boiling

mar 25 '11 at 15:45 Martha F. 5,091

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Why do I need more time and liquid than my risotto recipe calls for?

cooking-time risotto

mar 25 '11 at 15:44 Martha F. 5,091

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How could I make stuffed french fries?

frying potatoes

mar 25 '11 at 15:42 Martha F. 5,091

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What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves?

substitutions herbs thai-cuisine lime

apr 12 at 21:57 user17810 1

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Why did my mozzarella turn out like ricotta?

cheese cheese-making mozzarella

jan 11 at 2:32 Shawn 1

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How can I maximize ginger extraction?

ginger

feb 3 at 14:31 user15591 1

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Should beef jerky be cut with or across the grain?

beef jerky dehydrating

jan 18 at 22:56 Incahoots 1

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How can I ensure food safety if my cooking utensils have touched raw meat?

food-safety utensils

oct 3 at 5:53 Jefromi♦ 14k

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How do I impart “extra” flavor with Sous Vide cooking?

flavor sous-vide vacuum

aug 24 at 7:59 Emily 1

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How long will live lobsters last in the fridge?

food-safety storage-method storage-lifetime lobster

nov 10 '10 at 15:11 Aaronut♦ 35.1k

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Are there any techniques to “cheat” at cooking a risotto?

italian-cuisine risotto shortcuts

1d ago Mien 6,467

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Does water boil faster with the lid on?

equipment boiling water

feb 23 at 8:16 BaffledCook 7,049

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What's the difference between Red and Panang curry?

curry thai-cuisine

dec 19 at 4:05 SAJ14SAJ 18.1k

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How do I get breading to stick to pre-cooked chicken for pan frying?

chicken frying sous-vide

nov 26 at 2:50 Roshan Vermezyari 31

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What should I look out for when cooking with truffles?

mushrooms truffles

mar 16 '11 at 15:45 Martha F. 5,091

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How do I make a foam?

molecular-gastronomy foam

nov 23 '10 at 0:33 Aaronut♦ 35.1k

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Why isn't my vinaigrette emulsifying properly?

preparation vinegar emulsion

mar 21 '12 at 16:34 Heidi Larsen 511

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How do I safely deep fry a turkey?

turkey deep-frying thanksgiving

nov 22 '11 at 4:09 Michael R. Bailey 400

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Is it safe to prepare Chicken Tartare?

food-safety chicken tartare

sep 18 '11 at 5:16 TFD 13k

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How does a whipped cream charger work?

equipment cream whipped-cream whipper

may 4 '11 at 9:59 Matt 69

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What is the sous vide botulism risk if storing meat post-cooking at home?

food-safety meat sous-vide botulism

apr 20 '11 at 22:44 Aaronut♦ 35.1k

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How do you smoke water?

smoking water

oct 8 '10 at 23:26 Community♦ 1

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How do I keep my enchiladas from getting soggy when they cook?

baking restaurant-mimicry mexican-cuisine

sep 30 '10 at 16:43 mohlsen 443

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