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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.

3,840 Questions

Do you need to thaw frozen scallops before cooking?

For best results you should thaw all frozen meats before cooking them.

Does microwaving toughen meat?

Generally yes. Microwaves work by heating the liquid in a food and cook fast by the liquid reaching a temerature that's too hot to cook meat. As a rule the lower and slower the cooking the more tender meat will be, so rapid boiling of the juices will toughen your meat.

Can frozen exp meat and chicken be cooked?

if the meat was frozen before the expiration date then yes it's perfectly fine to cook and eat :)

How do you freeze pancakes?

The best way is to vacuum seal it. The next beast way is ti seal it in an airtight container.

Who is Rachel Ray?

Rachel Ray is a cook on the Food Network who specializes in 30 minute meals. She is now the host of Rachel Ray, a morning talk show. She has her own show on the Food Network about traveling around the country, also on other channels.

Is your pinky finger really a finger?

Yes a pinky finger is a finger because it has three joints just like all of your other fingers.

Can Handiwipes substitute for cheesecloth?

It depends on the application. One way that I can say for sure they are interchangeable is applying a french polished shellac finish to wood, metal, etc..

To clarify, we are talking about the blue and white striped cleaning cloths found in most grocery and home improvement stores (in the US). These are lint-free cloths which are made to be washable, but should not be re-used for food applications.

Can lemon and orange peels be frozen for future cooking needs if you only need the juice now?

If you remove all the pith (the white stuff) and keep only the zest, you can slice it and dry it, cube it and candy it, or grate it and freeze it. All work.

Would a boneless pork loin be more tender if cooked lower temp and longer?

Cooking meats at lower temperatures for longer times does make them more tender. You can also try searing the outside - brown the entire outside on higher heat on top of the stove (a frying pan or pot) before baking. Basting with juice frequently also makes a juicier, more tender roast.

What is boiling out a solvent?

Boiling out a solvent is when you heat up a solution to a high enough temperature that the solvent (liquid) evaporates, leaving behind whatever you have dissolved.

What is a blanched almond?

An almond that has had the skin removed by blanching with boiling water.

How do you cook oysters?

Oysters can be eaten raw as long as they are fresh. To cook them, you can boil them, bake them, or barbecue them! mmmmm... good stuff!

How do you neutralize the taste of lime in food?

If you are putting lime in food or have bought food with lime or lime juice in it, this is how you neutralize the taste: 1. Add spicy spices or a flavor clash to drown out the lime. 2. Add water. 3. Take the piece(s) of lime out.

How do you get motor oil off a cooking pan and Is it safe to cook food in it again?

I'm not sure how to get it off. Probably with certain chemicals but it is definitely not safe to cook on again.

How do you make chunky mashed potatoes?

It's easy. Just boil the potatoes until they're soft. The healthiest way is to then take a potato masher or fork and smash them along with the skin, but it tastes better without the skin. It can be done either way. Some people pour a little milk into the potatoes to make them creamier, but it's optional. Then put in a few tablespoons of butter (how much exactly depends on how many potatoes you used) and that's about it. Taste as you go along and you can add seasonings such as salt and pepper if you wish. It is very easy. All you do is boil the potatoes until soft, add salt, butter, mash it, and then serve.

How many hamburgers will feed 70?

General portion rule for meat is 1/4 pound per person. For 70 people that means approximately 18 pounds of meat. For 1/3 pound burgers, you'd need approximately 24 pounds of meat. For 1/2 pound burgers, you'd need approximately 35 pounds of meat. Plus, of course, you still need to add bread crumbs, eggs and any seasoning/s.

Can you use sage in stuffing?

Certainly, it is very good. Just remember that dried sage (That you buy in little bottles in the stores) is much stronger than fresh sage so it takes a lot less of it. It doesn't take a whole lot of sage to give it a good flavor because sage has such a distinct flavor to it.

What is fan frying?

Fan frying is a term used for cooking in a convection oven. The food is cooked by heated air instead of direct heat.

Why do people always start to cry when they cut onions?

"As onions are sliced or eaten, cells are broken, allowing enzymes called alliinases to break down amino acid sulphoxides and generate sulphenic acids. Sulphenic acids are unstable and spontaneously rearrange into a volatile gas called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. The gas diffuses through the air and eventually reaches the eye, where it binds to sensory neurons, creating a stinging sensation. Tear glands produce tears to dilute and flush out the irritant."

-Wikipedia