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Why do so many things cook at 180C/350F

It seems that many, if not most recipes, that involve cooking something in an Oven specify a temperature of 180 Celsius or 350 Fahrenheit (if using a Fan oven,

Do Dumplings Mind Being in the Fridge?

I made dumplings from white flour and Atora vegetable suet. The suet is in hard pellets so I'm not worried about having overworked the mixture. I made them at t

Can I simply soak fruit and vegetables in water for several hours to sanitize them?

To optimize my time as much as possible, I would like to know if I can simply put them in water and leave them there for a while. This would help if there are l

Why do flames shoot up from restaurant pans?

If you watch video of a restaurant kitchen you always see, sooner or later, a spout of flame from one of the pans on the stove. That doesn't happen when I cook

When I go to slice my meatloaf it falls apart on the plate

Why does my meatloaf fall apart when I cut it for serving. I used 2 eggs and 1 cup of breadcrumbs in the loaf. I just don't get it.

Are sausages made using the whole body of a chick?

I have seen videos that chicks are going into a grinder alive. (Please don't watch this video if you are a sensitive person.) Is it true that sausages are mad

Convection microwave oven capable of only 200C

I am thinking of getting my first convection microwave oven but the specs indicate it's only capable of a maximum of 200C in convection mode. Is this good enoug

Can I mix anything into cheesecake batter?

When I say "anything" I mean things that might go well with cheesecake - ie, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, etc. In particular I've got cranberries in mind. All

Can Apples be Macerated before Pressing into Cider?

A friend lent me an old-fashioned cider press to use. I am planning to put a few dozen chopped up apples into it and then see how much juice I get, but I'm worr

Making caramel on glass top stoves

Why can't I make caramel or toffee on my glass topped stove? I have tried different pans, different thermometers, stirring, not stirring, different recipes, di

Copper-lined stainless steel vs pure copper skillet

I want to invest in a copper skillet, the heating characteristics intrigue me. When searching, I found a copper-lined stainless steel skillet, which has the bo

How much powdered milk and water would you need to make exactly 5 tablespoons of Milk?

I have a recipe that calls for 5 tablespoons of milk but only have powdered milk. And i don't want to make more than what I need as it won't get used in this ho

induction cooking with a homemaker 2000w cooker,

heated supafry a solid oil, sugar thermometer on temp 2 was 140 degrees c. 3 went to well over 200 degrees. when food added first cooked instantly then next s

Does the dish lose flavor when it releases a lot of smell? [duplicate]

If we taste with our smelling sense, and in the process of cooking aroma is being released into the air - does that mean that the more smell y

What are the downsides to "low and slow" when cooking meat?

In many cooking resources, "low and slow" is given as a solution to cooking juicy, tender meat (after it has been seared). Cooking slowly is also highly recomme

How do professional bakers handle rotating trays while mass producing cookies/muffins/cakes/etc.?

A widely-suggested tip is that one should (swap and) rotate their baking tray(s) half-way through a bake (to promote even cooking). I was wondering how profess

How much meat do I need to serve 26 adults?

Hello everyone i am cooking for 26 adults and 4 children menu is : rare roast beef served on crusty bread with horseradish main: slow roasted pork belly with

Is it best to freeze meat pies before or after baking?

I'm making Tourtiere meat pies which will be frozen. should I bake first and then freeze or freeze before baking

will a mortar and pestle be sufficient to grind fish bones?

As the question states. I believe a mortar and pestle is more for things like nuts, seeds etc. is that the case or will it easily make fish bones e.g. sprats,

Substitute maple syrup with regular syrup for baking? [closed]

I'm trying to create a 'sticky apple pecan cake', the recipe calls for Maple Syrup. Sadly that's really hard to get here. I do have a full bo

Can I make my fish stew recipe into a Chicken Caciatore recipe?

I have a theory - my fish stew recipe would make a great chicken cacciatore, simply by removing the clam juice and all the fish meat, and replacing the juice wi

Is it possible to be able to withstand intense flavors while preserving sensibility to subtle ones?

Is it possible to appreciate the taste of a dish subtly spiced with black pepper if you're capable of taking part in a chili eating contest? Or will it be impos

Why is my pizza coming out "soggy"?

I am an owner of a small pizzeria. Im noticing my pizzas are coming out "soggy".. The crust and bottom of the pizza is cooking good, nice golden brown. But ther

Adding mashed potatoes for moister/softer cinnamon rolls

Is it true that adding mashed potatoes as an ingredient makes cinnamon sweet rolls moister and/or softer? If so, can we simply add a healthy dollop to any yea

Why can't I get my new Misto Olive Oil Sprayer to spray?

I received a Misto for Christmas. I cleaned and waited for it to dry. When I put the oil in it and pumped per the instructions, nothing happened when I went to

What effect does heat have on cooking oil shelf life?

I'm referring to any/all cooking oils. I am wondering what temperatures cause significant degradation in quality or rancidity.

Avoiding carbon on cast-iron when cooking hotter than usual

I don't fully understand the chemistry of "seasoning" cast-iron but I have the basic understanding that fats polymerize when they're past their smoke point, tha

Burger without patty?

So I ordered a hamburger at a new restaurant and they brought me the burger but without a patty, with two slices of square salami in it. When I asked them wher

In the USA, does fish being served raw need to be frozen first?

I read an article from NYT a while back that flabbergasted me. The author claims "Food and Drug Administration regulations stipulate that fish to be eaten raw -

Cooking turkey joints

Having been thoroughly indoctrinated about thoroughly defrosting poultry before cooking, I now find 1.5 Kg frozen turkey breast joints with the cook from frozen