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Why does plastic never dry properly in a dishwasher?

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dough batter

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If you add spices to boiling pasta, will it absorb spices/flavours?

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What is the purpose and effect of using knuckles when kneading bread dough?

bread kneading

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Alternative to salt when using Mortar and Pestle

salt mortar

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Can I use rice wine vinegar in risotto?

risotto

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cast-iron

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cooking-time beans

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What does it mean to overmix?

mixing

modified Dec 23 '18 at 17:21 Community♦ 1

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How to saute dried and fresh mushrooms together?

mushrooms sauteing

modified Jan 11 at 1:27 Marcus 1

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Freeze dried blueberries vs frozen blueberries?

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Should I clean all of my cooking utensils after being exposed to mothballs (naphthalene) for over a week?

cleaning safety

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I overseasoned my food, what can I do to remove the strong smell?

aroma

answered Dec 31 '18 at 14:07 rumtscho♦ 80.6k

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Is there a machine for thick shredded carrots for home use (not grated)?

equipment food-processing shredding julienne matchstick

answered Dec 19 '18 at 10:28 Chris H 18.9k

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My Russian Teacakes are too crumbly

cookies

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How do I work out the use-by dates for my own cooking?

food-safety food-preservation

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Why is the pasta often cooked in the sauce in al'arrabiata recipes?

pasta

answered Dec 20 '18 at 5:43 FuzzyChef 16.9k

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Can't find frozen cranberries anywhere. Can I use fresh instead in my cake recipe?

substitutions frozen cranberries

modified Dec 20 '18 at 3:11 Tuorg 810

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Should pizza be firm enough to be held by the crust?

pizza

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How to cook egg whites?

eggs egg-whites

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What should I be aware of while eating raw oysters?

seafood

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Beef Bourguignon Vs Daube Provencal

beef soup garlic stews

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Please identify this Italian kettle(?)

equipment

answered Dec 23 '18 at 20:09 moscafj 24.2k

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Samovar Tea: Let it brew the whole day?

tea

answered Jan 11 at 6:46 Megha 9,632

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Substitute for Accent Seasoning

substitutions

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Must I store uncooked pasta in an airtight container?

storage-method pasta storage

modified Jan 9 at 20:55 unforgettableid 124

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Best way to cheat at hollandaise?

sauce french-cuisine

answered Jan 6 at 16:42 rumtscho♦ 80.6k

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Can I still use my oven, even if it has melted aluminum foil stuck to the bottom?

oven kitchen-safety safety

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Chicken Stock - Absorbed all water?

chicken broth traditional

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What are bologna and hotdogs really made of?

hot-dog bologna

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Leaving raw chicken uncovered for a day

food-safety chicken storage raw

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Preventing oil burn when searing steak

steak searing

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Can I make potatoes sweet by cooking them?

flavor sugar potatoes starch

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Why do frozen vegetables go bad more quickly after thawing than fresh cut ones?

food-safety food-science

modified Jan 4 at 19:41 Erica 6,448

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What would you call this cut of pork?

pork food-identification cut-of-meat

answered Jan 3 at 13:44 dlb 5,413

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Is there a way to make this bread recipe's crust less crunchy?

bread crust

modified yesterday Erica 6,448

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Acceptance of sweet rice dishes in Japan [closed]

japanese-cuisine

answered Jan 7 at 13:31 Tetsujin 1,478

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How does curry shop keep their curry hot without reducing them?

curry

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How can I make a large amount of caramelized onions for a french onion soup?

onions caramelization

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Where can I find nut-free chocolate in the EU?

chocolate shopping

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How to “Sponge” in “Sponge and Dough”?

baking bread

answered Jan 9 at 22:24 George M 780

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Is there a multipurpose cooking appliance that can be used to make natto?

equipment temperature fermentation

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Quick breads in foil pans

baking bread

answered Dec 20 '18 at 18:24 Tuorg 810

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Puff pastry chocolate tart?

chocolate puff-pastry

answered Dec 19 '18 at 0:11 George M 780

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