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You want to cook your skinless boneless chicken fillets in the oven how long would you need to do it for and at what temperature?

They don't have to cook for long; probably 15 minutes or less on 350 degrees. You might want to kee an eye on them because they cook quickly and if they over cook they can get dried out.

What do you do if the food in your mouth is too spicy?

i think all you need to do is eat bread or butter not pop or water it will make it even hotter

How do you remove smell of a burned pan?

Mix up some ammonia and hot water. Wet a cloth thoroughly in it, and wring it out just a bit - leave it halfway "soppy". Cover the chocolate with it, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then using a plastic spatula, or the edge of an old credit card, scrape. May require repeat treatment, but it will work.

Can you stuff a turkey 24 hours before cooking?

Most cooking authorities are hesitant to stuff a turkey. It can be hard to get the stuffing to a high enough temperature to kill off any bacteria that may have gotten into it. It is believed that many cases of food poisoning are caused by undercooked stuffing.

How do you cook frozen scallops?

the best,and not so fussy way is to coat in cornflour,put a little oil in a fry pan and cook on each side for a couple mins till its nice and golden on the out side.add lemon juice after and season.the skin isn't a worry as its not scaly so just cook as is

What companies make instant mashed potatoes?

While various forms of dehydrated vegetables and other foods go back beyond our knowledge of history, the inventor of modern instant mashed potatoes is documented as Canadian scientist Edward Asselbergs, who created the dehydrated potato flakes for the Ottawa Department of Agriculture in 1962.

I'm not absolutely certain of the first company to market Dr Asselbergs' invention, but in the nineteen-sixties Cadbury put Smash instant mashed potato on the market in the United Kingdom, so it seems likely they were the first to commercially produce the product. Smash is still on the market; the brand is now owned by Premier Foods.

How long does it take to thaw frozen boneless chicken breast?

If you put the frozen breasts into a bowl of cool water, it does not take very long for them to thaw. (Less than an hour for two.) Be sure to leave the chicken in its water tight plastic bag, and avoid using hot water.

You can thaw them in the fridge in about 12 hrs. Or use the microwave on the defrost setting and it will take about 10-15 minutes.

How long do you you cook frozen corn on the cob for?

You need to blanch it first before you freeze it or it will become spoiled. To blanch you need to place it in boiling water for just a few minutes then place in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Then you can place it in a container that is air tight or freezer paper or bags.

What happens when milk is heated?

Lactose is a sugar like glucose or fructose and so cannot be denatured as can enzymes, which are proteins. However, if you heat lactose long enough it will caramelize (oxidize), like the sugar in sweetened condensed milk does when super heated.

Heating lactose-free milk does denature the enzyme it contains to digest lactose, lactase, and inhibit it from working further.

10 delicious foods you can cook in a waffle iron?

We bet you have only been using your waffle iron for waffles, well free your waffle iron and try these amazing foods you did not know you can cook on a waffle iron.

What type of cheese goes good with bacon?

People often pair cheddar with bacon, but this is a matter of taste and different people will provide you with different answers.

How do you remove salty taste in guacamole?

add more avacado or salsa. that usually helps. Or you could add a little more of everything.

How do you cook frozen corn on cob?

Blanche the corn for 4-6 minutes to stop the enzymes that ripen corn from continuing action. Cut the corn off the cob. Bag it. Vacuum the bag if you can. Otherwise remove as much air as you can. Label the bag. Freeze it.

Why soup served first?

Normally in a four course (restaurant service) meal appetizers are served first followed by soup or salad, the main entree, then a dessert.

In a seven course meal the traditional order of service is:

1 appetizer

2 soup

3 fish

4 palate cleanser

5 main entree

6 cold dish (salad or fine vegetable)

7 dessert

Note: formal meals can contain more than 7 courses and often do, adding in poultry, additional palate cleansers, breads, cheeses, fruits, multiple meats(both hot and cold) and a variety of desserts. As well as cocktails, aperatifs, and dessert wines, and brandies. Though these additions are not always considered courses or are added to courses.

What temperature do you cook a pot roast?

Roasting times

Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and use these cooking times to prepare a roast that's moist, tender and delicious.Your roast should be covered with foil for the first half of the roasting time. 3 to 5lb Joint 1½ to 2 hours 5 to 7 lb Joint 2 to 2½ hours 7 to 10lb Joint 2½ to 3 hours Pork and Ham should be roasted for the full times given above, Beef and Lamb can be taken out sooner if you prefer rare (bloody) meat.

Can you substitute red onions for vidalia onions?

Yes, the substitution can be made. However, it is important to be aware that vidalia onions are generally a sweeter and more mild onion and so you should start out with less of a red onion than you would with the vidalia to make sure that the end result is not too strong. Depending on the recipe, you can try carmelizing the red onion which will decrease it's "strength" to counteract the difference in flavors.

How can kerosine be separated from stew?

Kerosine (Kerosene or Paraffin as it is more commonly known) can not be removed completely from stew, it's best throw the meal away.

What is the main flavoring agent in a Mornay Sauce?

Gruyere Mornay sauce is a white sauce (butter, flour, milk) with minor seasoning (salt, pepper, sometimes nutmeg) and cheese melted combined into the sauce. Gruyere is the type of cheese most commonly used. This sauce typically is used to accompany vegetables such as brocolli, cauliflower, or baby carrots

Why does the lid get wet when you put it on simmering soup?

So when you make things like soup, you can let it simmer for a while with the lid on so it stays hot and the water doesn't escape