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Cooking Techniques
Short cuts and fixes, and all the tricks of the trade from fixing cooking blunders to perfecting the recipe with that little extra, are in this category. Make your life a little easier and cook like a pro by exploring this category.
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Why defrost a turkey in cold water?
Primary reason: If the turkey will not be cooked IMMEDIATELY after thawing, the use of warm water can lead to parts of the bird becoming warm enough for the multiplication of bacteria which may be present in the bird. These may include Salmonella, E. coli, or other bacteria that could cause illness or even death in some circumstances.
What is the boiling point of Mars?
Mars does not have a defined boiling point like a liquid, as it is primarily a rocky planet with a thin atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide. However, the temperature on Mars can reach up to about 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) at the equator during the day, while it can drop dramatically at night. The low atmospheric pressure on Mars means that water can boil at much lower temperatures than on Earth, around 0.6 degrees Celsius (33 degrees Fahrenheit) at its surface pressure. Thus, the boiling point of water on Mars is significantly influenced by its atmospheric conditions.
Will using water and milk rather than only milk produce a crisper Yorkshire pudding?
Yes, my grandma, who was born and grew up in Yorkshire always made her Yorksire Puddings with half milk half water.
Difference between steaming and pressure cooking?
Pressure cooking is done in a specially designed vessel with a locking lid that has a pressure release valve.
They are similar in that steam does the cooking in both methods. The biggest advantage in pressure cooking is time. You can cook things very quickly, especially items that usually require very lengthy cooking times (tripe, brisket, etc).
Another plus is that since you need less water as compared to boiling, flavors stay more concentrated as opposed to being "washed out" of your food. Also, some vitamins are water soluble. So, the less water you use, the more of these stay in the food, and consequently, get into you.
How does altitude effect boiling points?
The higher the pressure, the higher the boiling point. Boiling occurs when the atmospheric pressure equals the vapor pressure. So, at higher altitudes where the atmospheric pressure is lower, the vapor pressure is also lower which in turn creates a lower boiling point which causes foods to have to cook longer.
What causes stuffing to have a bitter taste?
My sister and I are going through this trying to replicate pop-pop's recipe- they used Arnold's Toasting Bread growing up- and it's no longer made. It's all in the bread. Sister just tried using Strohmans King loaf and it was the first batch that tastes closest. Good luck.
AnswerThat's really not a good question. I'm assuming you mean you're making stuffing, and it tastes bitter.Hmm...too much sage? Also, you may have put in more cornbread than you needed, which would make it pretty bitter as well.
No, grease can not kill. But if you have too much in a single day, for almost every or every couple of days, then you canget a heart attack.
Too much of grease is not good, and definitely not healthy for your body, or your insides. Say if I had really greasy bacon every morning, everyday (this is going to the extreme), I could have a heart attack after a week or so.
When you are 30+ years old, and have too much grease in a day, you could also gain lots of stomach fat, because that's where grease hits the most.
If you are 19 years or younger, grease can be a good thing (not too much, though!) If you eat greasy bacon everyday, then yes, it's bad!
If you are 20-29 years old, stay away from the grease!
Everything in moderation!!
Is there a way to fix whipped topping if over beating occurs?
To fix whipped topping that has been over beaten stir slowly until it thickens. Adding a bit more cream will also work to fix over beaten whipped topping.
First you have to get a pan and put canola oil in it. Then cut up the plantain and put it in the frying pan. Let cook to 3 to 6 min. When it's finish put a paper towel in a bowl and put the plantains in it. Enjoy!
What is the method used to remove cooked juices from roasting pans to flavor pan gravy?
The method is known a deglazing, remove the cooked food from the pan, place the pan over a high heat, when it's hot pour in a glass of wine, beer, stock or water, this should instantly boil the liquid and remove all the flavoursome residue from the pan, strain and use to make gravy, sauce or add to whatever your cooking to add extra flavour.
How do you get rid of the burned smell and taste in slightly burned foods?
1) take the pan of burned food off the heat and put it in a bowl or sink of COLD water for about 15 mins. Just take the pan and put it in the water food and all.
2) after 15 mins. take all the NON-BURNED food out of the pan, that means the food on top, do not scrape the burned food off the pan, and transfer to clean pan.
3) reheat the food carefully which has not been burned.
This should get rid of the burned taste of the food.
How do I Remove the bottom of a can?
Most old style cans have a rim at both ends of the can, you can use a normal can opener to remove top and/or bottom of the can, however this can not be done with the new style, stackable cans as the opened will not fit the bottom.
Can you use bottled cola instead of canned for cooking?
Yes, you can use canned or bottled cola for cooking.
