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Whipped egg white snack texture and preservation

I am trying to make whipped marshmallow egg white snacks. I would like the end texture to be between heavy whipped topping and a marshmallow and preserve flavor

Can I still cook this white king hot cake without using any eggs?

So I have a hotcake mix in a box, White King Hotcake Creamy Classic, but I ran out of eggs. It's 1:10 AM here in the Philippines and there are no stores open

How to recreate the sauce in McDonald's 1955 Burger?

For a few weeks, my local McDonalds was selling a burger called the "1955 Burger", which had a really delicious sauce with lots of other things mixed in. I trie

What is the purpose of resting non yeast flour dough?

When making something like flour tortillas, which don't call for yeast in the dough, it's called for to have the dough rest for about an hour before forming to

Tray to hold a big turkey

I have a 40 pounds Turkey. I want to cook it on the oven. Where can i get a tray big enought to hold it. The ones in walmart are not big enough.

How to grease a parchment paper for SugarVeil?

How can I grease a parchment paper, for making SugarVeil? Because I want to do my own SugarVeil design. I already tried it with butter for greasing, but after

How to conserve kefir grains for 2 weeks?

I guess there's no need to freeze them, just keep them dormant, so I guess this question doesn't apply. My thought was to put them into clean milk and into the

Using steamed rice the next day or later safety

Can someone knowledgeable about Asian cuisine and cooking culture please give me a reason why it's safe to use old steamed rice in a recipe? I know people in As

Can I substitute gluten for eggs in coconut flour pancake recipes?

I'm looking to reduce carbs, yet still have things like pancakes, waffles, and maybe even tortillas. I've tried several coconut flour pancake recipes, but they

Sous vide a whole chicken : temp/time?

I have a butterflied chicken in the fridge that is marinating in a mojo mix. I have read many times to SV it at 148f. But what about time? I would like the b

What is the reason behind seasoning "from a distance"?

I've seen some top chefs like Gordon Ramsay seasoning their food in the "air" or "from a distance". Please take a look on the following example, where Chef Ra

Can I put my cast iron pan with wood handle in the oven?

Can I put my cast iron pan with wood handle in the oven? This is what it looks like.

What is arepa flour?

I found a recipe for arepas that I want to try and it calls for "Arepa flour (precooked cornmeal)". What is Arepa flour? Side question: Would I be able to subst

Irish Coffee harder to get right than Baileys Coffee?

On a cold winter's day I was in a Irish-themed pub/restaurant and ordered an Irish Coffee. Some time later (could have been half an hour or longer), the waitres

Lard isn't sold anymore?

Is lard being sold anymore? I went to two different groceries, no lard, and no tallow. (Shame on anyone who even thinks of telling me to use a hydrogenated oi

Where did I go wrong with this pie?

I baked this pie at 400F (200C) for 25 minutes on the bottom rack, then reduced temperature to 375F (190C) and moved pie to middle rack for 35 more minutes.

Are purple spots in freezer safe?

There are purple spots inside the freezer that look like mold, but I'm not sure. Is it safe to store food in there?

Can bananas really be ripened through oven baking?

I am following a diet for IBS called the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Only bananas that are ripe, i.e. well spotted, can be consumed. Green and non-spotty

What is the purpose of waffle irons that flip?

I saw some local shops selling waffle irons that have a complicated gimbal mechanism (such as the Bella Rotating Waffle Maker listed here). What is the purpose

What is queso (the sauce/dip)? Is it short for Chile con Queso?

Queso is the Spanish word for cheese but (in the US) it is often used to refer to a cheese-based dip or sauce for tortilla chips. When I google "what is queso

Should I thaw cherries for a sour cream cherry pie?

I have a bag of frozen cherries and want to bake a pie with them, adding creme fraiche. I'll probably use a recipe intended for sour cream, as they are easier t

Rotisserie spit ,iron rod?

Is it OK use a plain iron rod for a Rotisserie spit? I have a solid piece of iron rod that is about 1/4 inch diameter and from what I can see it has no coating

Can you use cooked fish heads and bones in stock?

Is there any reason not to put the heads and bones from cooked fish in stock?

i have a mist twst can case but the date on the bottom of it shows dec 19 2016

i brought a mist twist 355 ml soda can case. But the date on the bottom of it shows December 19 2016, i could not know if it is an expiration date or manufactur

Substitute nixtamalized corn flour for corn meal + corn starch

I want to make mexican tacos, which are usually made with masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour + water). However I don't have nixtamalized corn flour, I have

Must a lid for a pot used for steaming be vented?

This is a follow-up to my earlier question about steaming using the Instant Pot. The answer there said that the "steam" function of the Instant Pot was only for

life without refrigerator

I'm a student living in a dorm without a refrigerator. I decided to change my diet and be a pescetarian starting this year. But most of the food sold nearby doe

Kefir sensitivity to drinking tap water?

I had a batch of kefir go bad - a slightly un-nice parmigiano smell and bits and pieces of proper cheese-like consistency. I tried gently rinsing in water and p

In a cheesecake, what’s the purpose of creaming the cream cheese and sugar?

I did a cheesecake following this recipe (first time). I didn’t know I had to use cream cheese at room temperature, so I took it directly from the fridge

Safe to eat this ham? [duplicate]

Took a boneless ham (shrink wrapped) out of freezer at 5 pm, and left it in sink all night, til 8 am. Room temp 65 degrees. Is it safe to eat