Questions tagged [reheating]
Reheating is the process of bringing previously cooked and now cool or cold foods back to the desired temperature.
151
questions
2
votes
2
answers
219
views
Was our chicken the correct temperature?
I heated (in a 900W microwave) some pre-cooked, shop-bought barbecue sauce-covered chicken wings. Unfortunately, instead of doing so for the required two minutes and thirty seconds, I only heated them ...
- 21
1
vote
4
answers
238
views
Layering of Moussaka
I cannot find a definitive layering of aubergine/eggplant, meat sauce, potato, bechamel and cheese for 'authentic' moussaka: quite a variety in the order from good sources.
So, what is the best order ...
- 5,414
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Is it safe to reheat mushrooms?
According to this very popular Bright Side video (https://youtu.be/P2BVyHOdFUo) , it is not safe to reheat mushrooms as they not only lose their nutritional value, but can also make you ill. This, ...
- 5,395
3
votes
1
answer
377
views
What would be the best way to freeze and reheat home-made pizza
I have been baking home-made pizza (home-made dough, toppings etc.). with great results, using a pizza steel and a ripping hot regular domestic oven. The base is crispy with leopard spots, and the ...
- 5,395
1
vote
2
answers
724
views
Reheating/Cooking Sausages in a Microwave?
I bought a fully cooked pack of frozen sausages. On the instructions it says to eat cold(Defrost only in the microwave) and to eat hot(boil them for 2-3 minutes). Why can't I heat them in the ...
- 11
-1
votes
1
answer
696
views
Reheating roast with crisp crackling
I want to buy a pork roast on the evening of 23d December, and eat it on the lunch of the 26th (here it is).
It is a crispy crackling roast, the skin will inevitably harden in the fridge. What is the ...
- 101
2
votes
1
answer
273
views
Frozen dinners extremely dry after reheating
Frozen dinners become extremely dry after reheating them, so much so that I choke on them while eating. Why could this possibly happen, and how can I avoid it?
I store them in the freezer (newish ...
- 21
1
vote
3
answers
253
views
How long does polenta take to cook and how to reheat it?
How long does polenta take to cook? I never made one before. Chefs on YouTube always make it in like 10 minute tops. But people online have written that it takes like 40 minutes with constant stirring....
1
vote
1
answer
903
views
Does store bought fully cooked rotisserie chicken need to be reheated to 165 degrees?
A little confusion on my part: I have a fully cooked whole rotisserie chicken which I put in the fridge. I read or google that when reheating to serve I should make sure it reaches 165 degrees.
Since ...
- 788
1
vote
2
answers
181
views
Reheating and Storing Chicken/Potato Soup For 10 Hours
I would like to reheat chicken/potato soup (heavy whipped cream, cooked chicken, flour, potato, cooked bacon, some salt, and vegetables to name a few ingredients) i.e. thick soup and store it in a ...
- 11
20
votes
4
answers
11k
views
Why do we need to reheat food?
Among family, I have found radically different approaches to reheating food that has already been fully cooked. Some will not eat last night's leftovers unless they have been microwaved to the point ...
- 483
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
How long should one steam food to reheat safely?
One of the big problems with reheating food in a microwave or an oven is that it dries out the dish. To safely eat reheated food, it requires to be brought up to 165F or 75C.
How long on average, ...
- 5,395
2
votes
1
answer
81
views
I have some slow-cooked pork in the freezer and just need to warm it up
I slow-cooked this meat about six months ago and had a lot left over which
went into the freezer in a tightly-wrapped plastic bag. It does not really
matter now when I eat it, but I do want the ...
- 467
1
vote
1
answer
171
views
Can I reheat a sauce in a squeeze bottle?
I have some sauces held in squeeze bottles: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), recycling code 4, dishwasher safe.
I want to stand them in hot water. Is it safe all the way to boiling point or does LDPE ...
- 170
3
votes
1
answer
286
views
reheating leftover omelette on stove in pan without overdrying or making it too oily?
I am, probably, a beginner at cooking (can make a small variety of dishes well). Of late, I have been expanding my skill set and have been striving to reheat leftovers (no more than a day or two old) ...
3
votes
2
answers
406
views
Freezing sandwiches for toasting at work
There's a sandwich press at my work and I'm trying to think of a way I can meal prep sandwiches for the whole week in one go. I'm thinking freezing them is the best bet, but I want them to be healthy ...
- 135
0
votes
1
answer
226
views
Heating milk in yogurt-making
I'd like to make yogurt with non-fat dried milk enriched with canned (full-fat) evaporated milk. Since both these products have already been heated in the manufacture, do I need to heat/cool the ...
- 1
2
votes
3
answers
372
views
I Need to Cook Duchess Potatoes but the Oven Cannot go Above 135C or 275F
Thanks for the view. This question follows on from this one (Why Did the Duchess Potato Collapse), I have now prepared the mashed potato with egg yolks and do not expect it to collapse. The piped ...
- 173
2
votes
2
answers
226
views
How to reheat sauce made from cream reduction
I plan to serve a sauce made by reducing 950g cream until it splits, then whisking in 50g cold cream to form a homogeneous thick sauce.
The recipe I’m referencing estimates the reducing time to 1.5 ...
- 41
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is it OK to reheat my spaghetti sauce over & over?
My spaghetti sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, ketchup, garlic, some vinegar, and some basic seasoning. I've been told it's not good to reheat the sauce over & over, but I'm making this for ...
2
votes
1
answer
378
views
Can these Oktoberfest dishes be reheated without ruining them?
I am hosting an Oktoberfest party tonight and would like to do much of the cooking this morning and just re-heat things before the party for time management purposes. Fortunately, I have a good friend ...
- 255
0
votes
2
answers
211
views
Reheating whole Brisket w/out drying out
I made brisket last night (to serve tonight) using a recipe I have made several times. I usually cook the night before serving, using a Large Le Creuset pot. Recipe uses carrot/celery/onion, red wine ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
387
views
Does a pizza lose flavor/texture from cooling down and then heating up again versus keeping it warm from the original oven until eating?
Let's suppose two (identical) pizzas have to be consumed some time after they are baked. One pizza is kept at the same temperature constantly. The second pizza cools down and is then reheated in an ...
- 21
0
votes
1
answer
817
views
Can I freeze stew made from leftover roast beef? [duplicate]
I bought a large joint of beef which I roasted on Sunday. On Monday I made a stew from leftovers.
From a food hygiene/bacterial growth perspective am I ok to reheat the stew after freezing/...
- 1
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What difference do microwave power settings make for reheating food?
Basically, the practical implications of microwave heating for food appear to be rather unclear to me. So, the question is whether a higher power setting for a shorter time does indeed produce, as is ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
253
views
Reheating Frozen Brocolli Fritters
Bought some frozen brocolli fritters from a restaurant. But as it was closing time and the cooks had left, I couldn't get any proper instructions on how to reheat them.
I have a very basic baking ...
- 103
2
votes
1
answer
117
views
Reheating no boil lentil lasagna noodles after freezing
Can I use no boil lentil lasagna noodles, cook the lasagna, then freeze and reheat without mushy noodles?
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
308
views
How do I heat up pre-made crepes with cognac?
I bought some pre-made crepes from the store the other day. I know that when making crepes, cognac is used. The advice I found online points to heating the ready-made crepes in the microwave (I don't ...
- 145
1
vote
1
answer
387
views
How many times can you reheat boiled eggs?
Everything I've found indicates it's safe to reheat boiled eggs - but nothing I can find indicates how many times. (I assume one should chill them back down to fridge temperature quickly after the ...
- 155
15
votes
4
answers
9k
views
Advice for making/keeping shredded chicken moist?
My dietician ordered that I eat chicken. I found that to eat the portion I'm supposed to eat (10oz), it's easier to shred the chicken and take 10oz of shredded chicken, rather than try to find 10oz ...
- 173
2
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Why is shrimp rubbery after reheating? How can I prevent this?
I don't frequently use shrimp in my dishes (once a month at most) because I tend to shop my proteins based off what is the best deal and I'm not usually interested in shrimp unless it is large (at ...
- 990
28
votes
5
answers
7k
views
Why is it faster to reheat something than it is to cook it?
In my experience it takes less time to reheat a cooked item than it does to cook it. This is true for every single different "type" of cooked item I can think of. (Meat, soup, pasta, beans, etc etc).
...
- 448
1
vote
0
answers
2k
views
Is it safe to reheat chickpeas twice?
I cooked a batch of garbanzo beans, immediately washed under cold tap water, drained 10-20 minutes, and transferred to the fridge to chill for a few hours, then transferred to portioned freezer bags ...
- 329
4
votes
1
answer
13k
views
Why can't one reheat wok noodles?
Most packages of ready noodles contain the information not to reheat them, for example: https://groceries.asda.com/product/noodles/asda-straight-to-wok-noodles/910002208900. It's safe to reheat rice, ...
- 501
2
votes
2
answers
8k
views
Why can't you reheat pasta in a microwave, grill, or wok?
I understand that to reheat pasta it must be done by boiling in water. Why must this be the case?
Why can't you just microwave it, stir fry, or even quickly grill it?
- 3,825
0
votes
1
answer
582
views
Reheat only a few pieces of meat pie
My meat pie has already been cut and there are only a few pieces left.
How can I reheat these pieces so the sides don’t dry out?
3
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Reheating Falafel without drying them out
I'm planning to make falafel for lunch break for my colleagues, but I have to prepare them the evening before eating them. The only kitchen appliances available to reheat them are a microwave and an ...
- 1,168
5
votes
2
answers
5k
views
Can you extend shelf life by reheating?
I marinated a couple of chicken breasts overnight in the fridge
The next day I baked it (in the same ovensafe dish it was marinated in) until fully cooked through
After baking, the chicken is still ...
- 329
1
vote
2
answers
849
views
Is there any way for me to reheat mini beef wellingtons without toughening the meat?
I've been asked to bring an appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner and my father requested that I make him my beef wellington so I'm wanting to try a bite-sized version. It's a family potlock and there won'...
- 113
1
vote
1
answer
91
views
Should I reheat my eggs before using in recipe?
I premade scrambled eggs tonight for this recipe (very early tailgate party tomorrow, don’t judge): https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/entertaining/ham-egg-and-cheese-croissant-wrap
My ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
351
views
What is the best way to reheat meat with fried rice?
How should i reheat my chicken with fried rice so the meat remains moist and the rice is not rubbery??
- 751
7
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Reheating Hamburger Helper
When I make Hamburger Helper I always follow the directions exactly and the consistency of the sauce is usually good--not too thick and not too watery--but whenever I reheat the leftovers the sauce ...
- 71
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Adding raw chicken to a meal that is being reheated
So, a friend of mine told me they frequently add raw chicken to their (already cooked) leftovers when reheating (in a pan) to top them up. Though they stress that the chicken is completely cooked by ...
- 129
1
vote
0
answers
90
views
In bakeries, what are the factors that make breads become hard?
If breads are reheated in a bakery, will this cause the bread to become hard?
- 11
2
votes
3
answers
395
views
Heating a premade tlayuda?
I just picked up some ready-made, already-toasted tlayuda at a Latin American market. I'm wondering:
What is the standard/traditional method for heating these with toppings?
Is there a way to heat ...
- 58.7k
2
votes
2
answers
6k
views
How can I reheat Onion Bhajis without an oven or hub to make them crispy?
The UK lunch culture being what it is, microwaveable ready meals and snacks are a big thing, and most companies have a microwave and a toaster. While that works well for store-bought ready meal ...
- 277
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What's the best way to reheat grilled shrimp
We are having a party in a few weeks and I would like to serve some grilled shrimp, but there will be fifty or so people, and I would prefer to cook all of the food in advanced so I'm not spending the ...
- 175
2
votes
4
answers
5k
views
Tips for cooking pasta twice
I would like to cook pasta twice, with a cooling phase before the second cooking. Unfortunately, I’ve found that reheating pasta isn’t easy: I would like to keep it al dente and prevent tangling/...
- 490
1
vote
2
answers
3k
views
How can I keep a slow roasted pork belly roll warm while roasting potatoes?
I'm hosting a dinner at mine in two weekends time (a first for me!) and have already noticed where my main may not end up as tasty as I'd hope.
I'm looking to roast a roll of pork belly at around ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
743
views
A way to prepare suet dumplings ahead of time?
An English-style beef stew is a great dish to prepare/freeze ahead of time, and heat when it's needed. But one of its delights is suet dumplings, which are normally cooked floating in the stew while ...
- 1,865