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Amateur home cook


Apr
1
answered What qualities should one look for when choosing Egg cooking gear?
Apr
1
answered Replacement for wine
Mar
30
comment Which mild pepper is a good substitute for Serrano pepper?
I would throw them into the frying pan with a little bit of oil. Boiling might work, but I haven't tried it. BTW, what other people said above about removing seeds is crucial.
Mar
30
answered Which mild pepper is a good substitute for Serrano pepper?
Mar
30
comment What is the secret of making a really juicy burger?
@mrwienerdog: culinary schools do teach flipping often for burgers, as well as steaks. Maybe this is a recent change.
Mar
29
answered How to serve oranges so it is easy for guests to enjoy them?
Mar
28
comment How can I add more “chew” to veggie burgers with only vegetables?
I ate a riced cauliflower/egg/mozzarella cheese mix recently that had a very nice mouth-feel. I don't know if egg and cheese are options for you though.
Mar
20
comment How to get rid of weevils?
If they are inside of a sealed container, that usually means that eggs have hatched since the item was contained. You'll see that in rice quite often.
Mar
19
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Mar
19
revised Cooking corned beef brisket for maximum slice-ability
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Mar
19
answered How to get rid of weevils?
Mar
17
comment Cooking corned beef brisket for maximum slice-ability
I would say skip the plastic wrap. Cool it in the container you cooked it in, with the liquid. The act of the meat cooling without it being cut will make the meat moister than if it was eaten immediately. As the meat cools, it draws moisture in. This is why it is recommended that meat rest before serving.
Mar
16
answered Frying Eggs—Sticking to the Pan
Mar
16
answered Cooking corned beef brisket for maximum slice-ability
Mar
10
comment Can I use a 4 quart crock pot instead of a 6 quart?
That will depend on the total volume of the ingredients, and the type of ingredients. For example, if you were making a 3 quart water based soup, it would be fine, but if you were boiling something with milk or cream, you might have to worry more about overflow. Can you tell us more about the recipe?
Mar
9
comment Best way to dissolve caramelized sugar
I had never added water before caramelizing, but I see that you are right and several recipes call for small amounts. I will try that next time.
Mar
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Mar
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comment Best way to dissolve caramelized sugar
It's the flavor rather than the consistency that the caramelization improves.
Mar
9
asked Best way to dissolve caramelized sugar
Mar
8
comment Given I have to make the batter now to eat in 3-4hrs, what's the best way to store my pancakes (or the batter)?
In the US, we would probably call it a crepe.