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Does sputtering butter mean that water is present?

When I place a pat of butter in a hot pan, the butter melts and begins to sputter and steam. Then steam bubbles pop which sends tiny grease drops flying out of

Finishing Sous-Vide Chicken Thighs en masse

I'm throwing a party together soon and I wanted to sous-vide some chicken thighs. Because (1) It's tasty, (2) it's easy, (3) leaves open all my pans, stove and

Are ceramic plates generally oven-safe?

Can you cook food in a ceramic eating plate in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit?

My German Apple Cake sank in the middle and I don't know how to fix it

I baked a German Apple Cake with a basic streusel on top, it rose on the edges and fell in the center. I'm wondering if it was because the streusel didn't reach

Can you ferment tomatoes in a fermenting crock with water seal?

Going all the way, fermenting everything... 😉 Can tomatoes be fermented in fermentation crock?

Last few times I bought "fresh" stone fruit the stone was gone

The last few times I bought plums or nectarines the stone appeared to have rotted out. However, when eating one today upon noticing this same effect I noted wh

What can I use as a substitute for canned refrigerated biscuits in monkey bread?

I'm making monkey bread and I need refrigerated biscuits. I don't have any, however, and I don't really want to go buy them. What could I use instead of refrige

Xanthan gum in bread baking

I was under the impression that Xanthan Gum could be used in bread in order to increase the hydration and make it fluffier. I have tried it three times (0.5% -

Will my bizcocho dominicano cake rise?

I'm planning to make the cake batter from scratch on Sunday, refrigerate it (not freezing!) for about 3 days, and bake it up on Wednesday. But I'm cramped for t

Why is my fresh pasta tough?

I picked up a Marcato Pasta Maker and followed the recipe included to make both fettuccine and ravioli. The instructions that came with the machine offer two ba

How to avoid vegetables sticking on heat-resistant glass dish?

Sometimes I cook vegetables + fruits in a heat-resistant glass dish (yena/jena/pyrex, -40-300 Celsius degrees). I cut them into small pieces (carrots, potatoes,

cooking in a plastic bag without removing extra air, at 100c?

What happens if I just use a zip lock bag, and closed it on the food, without sucking out the extra air, and then used a heavy spoon at the bottom of a pot, wit

Make sourdough starter without discarding

I understand the point of discarding half the sourdough starter as the yeast develops so that you don't have exponential amounts of starter. Why not start with

Is this wok nonstick?

I bought was what I thought was a carbon steel wok, but after realizing that it's black color means it isn't a "classic" carbon steel wok, I am trying to find o

Storing sourdough starters with wine in a wine fridge?

Specifically: Can the yeast & carbon dioxide from the sourdough starter harm the wine bottles I'm aging in the refrigerator, and Roughly how often would

Sliced citrus in a pie?

I've been considering making an orange pie - but something generally closer to e.g. an apple or pear pie than a key-lime. Something with distinct slices, not a

Is there a spreadsheet with recommended heating and pasteurization times for different meats and temperatures for sous vide?

For example, if I have a cut of beef or salmon, and I want to sous-vide cook either unpasteurized (rare or medium-rare) or pasteurized (medium+), based on thick

How much Salt to Boil Chicken Breast

Well you heard right how much salt,! I am a complete noob when it comes to cooking and I have never cooked before. I need to regain my muscle so i desire some b

What does it mean for a menu to be a "set menu"?

I hope this question isn't too off topic. What does it mean for a restaurant to have a "set menu"? The one I have in mine has three headings wit the description

how to cook with garlic and how to use in cooking and salads [closed]

I like the taste of Garlic, can anyone tell me how to use it please? can you use it in salad or cooking like stew or pasta ECT ? Please help.

What are the 'acidity controllers' used in canned whole tomatoes?

I was looking at the label on a can of Italian roma tomatoes (similar to San Marzano) and I noticed an ingredient called an 'acidity controller'. This makes p

How can I incorporate powdered peanut butter into a boxed banana bread?

My husband has made this boxed Gluten Free Banana Bread Mix a number of times. It's easy, always comes out moist, and stays fresh for 3 or 4 days. Ingredients:

Cheaper Gruyere Substitute for baking Cheese Puffs in Australia

I live in Australia and what is a cheaper substitute for Gruyere Cheese for baking cheese puffs?

How to make a gooey apple pie?

I really love the gooey consistency of frozen pies. i would like to replicate that texture in my home made recipes. Does anyone know a method of preparing the f

Can I substitute decaf coffee for espresso

I'm baking cupcakes and the recipe calls for espresso but I was wondering if I could substitute decaf coffee instead since it's for children.

Baked goods with Teff flour turn out gritty. How can I prevent this?

I like the idea of using Teff flour for its health properties but find that results are unpleasantly gritty. It's as if I am using sand as a medium. This is th

Gratin without a broiler

I've been wondering, is there a way to gratin food (as in cheese gratin) in a gas oven without a broiler? I'm used to cook using my parents' big electric oven,

What percentage of my chicken legs are bone

I usually buy chicken legs in a pack of four from the supermarket and the packet comes at 1000grams. This would mean that each leg should be 250 grams. I am t

The ingredients I used in my recipe were too cold and they did not mix well. Is there anything I can do to fix this

I already started mixing the wet ingredients and they are clumpy, is there anything I can do to fix this? I would hate to waste all those ingredients(especial

Putting raisins (etc) in bread, but avoiding the outside?

I make a simple bread dough in a large bowl, cover with plastic, and let it rest overnight. In the morning, I want to put some chocolate morsels and raisins in