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Why did my attempt at pan-searing beef filets fail miserably?

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Does meat need to be washed before preparation?

answered May 8, 2011 at 9:54

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What is this for? A burger-press?

answered Jul 13, 2020 at 9:24

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Why is expired frozen chicken safe to eat?

answered Feb 23, 2015 at 16:21

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When sauteing should I put onion or garlic first?

answered Sep 24, 2014 at 10:20

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If I want my garlic to taste in a very specific way (with bite or without bite) what should I do?

answered Jan 30, 2017 at 11:20

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Why does a microwave rotate the food being cooked? And is there ever a time when it shouldn't rotate?

answered Mar 22, 2011 at 7:56

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How long should I cook pasta sauce?

answered Apr 6, 2011 at 9:22

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How do I stop my pans from boiling over?

answered Aug 14, 2014 at 8:06

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What is a liqueur?

answered May 7, 2014 at 9:41

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Why does dough and its ingredients need to be cold?

answered Nov 21, 2016 at 12:58

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What does the "bagel" setting on toasters do?

answered Jul 18, 2016 at 19:31

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How did people make bread before sugar was 'discovered'

answered Jul 15, 2014 at 13:19

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What is the purpose of sugar in baking plain bread?

answered Oct 2, 2012 at 8:08

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How to poach an egg without vinegar?

answered Feb 23, 2012 at 19:52

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Dishwasher with side brackets for on top shelf: what are they for?

answered Feb 2, 2017 at 10:26

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Why are salt and pepper the "classic" dinner table seasoning?

answered Nov 23, 2011 at 21:29

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What is the use of this device? Perhaps a potato masher?

answered Nov 9, 2020 at 9:46

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What can I use as a replacement for ricotta or cottage cheese in a lasagna?

answered Jan 23, 2014 at 22:02

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Can you eat turkey eggs?

answered Sep 22, 2015 at 13:43

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what does "draft-free" mean?

answered Nov 4, 2015 at 7:00

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How do you clear food that sticks to the cutting knife?

answered Jan 21, 2016 at 16:15

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Substitute For Cream of Tartar

answered Jun 24, 2015 at 12:32

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What's the best way to peel an onion?

answered Mar 30, 2011 at 14:06

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Cooking beef: how to make it tender?

answered Mar 22, 2011 at 8:07

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What is a good pine nut substitute for pesto?

answered Mar 21, 2011 at 15:28

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Pots and Pans in the dishwasher

answered Jun 12, 2014 at 13:47

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How much minced garlic is one clove?

answered Nov 24, 2015 at 16:37

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What meat should be used for Bolognese?

answered Jun 27, 2012 at 16:34

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Are there any negative effects to kneading bread dough longer?

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Why did my attempt at pan-searing beef filets fail miserably?

Does meat need to be washed before preparation?

What is this for? A burger-press?

Why is expired frozen chicken safe to eat?

When sauteing should I put onion or garlic first?

If I want my garlic to taste in a very specific way (with bite or without bite) what should I do?

Why does a microwave rotate the food being cooked? And is there ever a time when it shouldn't rotate?

How long should I cook pasta sauce?

How do I stop my pans from boiling over?

What is a liqueur?

Why does dough and its ingredients need to be cold?

What does the "bagel" setting on toasters do?

How did people make bread before sugar was 'discovered'

What is the purpose of sugar in baking plain bread?

How to poach an egg without vinegar?

Dishwasher with side brackets for on top shelf: what are they for?

Why are salt and pepper the "classic" dinner table seasoning?

What is the use of this device? Perhaps a potato masher?

What can I use as a replacement for ricotta or cottage cheese in a lasagna?

Can you eat turkey eggs?

what does "draft-free" mean?

How do you clear food that sticks to the cutting knife?

Substitute For Cream of Tartar

What's the best way to peel an onion?

Cooking beef: how to make it tender?

What is a good pine nut substitute for pesto?

Pots and Pans in the dishwasher

How much minced garlic is one clove?

What meat should be used for Bolognese?

Are there any negative effects to kneading bread dough longer?