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Preparing/Storing freshly made noodles/pasta

We picked up a noodle maker recently - it mixes dough than extrudes noodles kinda like this I figure I could prepare a large batch - and store it somehow.

Is poultry suitable for dry aging like beef is?

In "The Science of Good Cooking" it is said that the reason why a roast at a restaurant tastes so well is because they age their meat for days. Enzymes break do

Is there any advantage to cooking steak on the bone?

My local butcher sells ribeye and sirloin steaks from Basque and Galician dairy cows on the bone. All of their products are fantastic but I question what effec

I am unable to eat tomatoes. What can I use instead, especially in soups?

My digestion doesn't like tomatoes, and all the soup recipes I like call for them. Is there anything I could substitute?

Can you peel a soft boiled egg?

Is there anything other than the temperature of the shell making it difficult to peel? I'm sure the white would be firm enough to withstand a gentle peeling if

My yeast looks lke brown water

I am making bread and my yeast is not foaming. I am using water at 110 F and my yeast is good - I recently used it a couple of days ago, and it worked fine. Thi

How do I properly substitute flour and water for sourdough starter?

I have a sourdough bread recipe that I want to try. The recipe calls for 2 cups starter but I do not have that much. It says I can use less and to just make up

Safety and quality of low-price imported beef sold in US supermarkets

As a recent resident of Southern California, I noticed in a supermarket very impressive looking sirloin strip steak for $4.99 per pound. Regular prices in other

What are some kid-friendly dishes from Kenya?

Background: Last year, my kids' school play was The Sound Of Music. I was asked to make food for the cast party. No problem. My family is from Austria; I made s

Can I substitute bread flour for AP flour in banana bread recipe?

I have bread flour (King Arthur) at home all the time, but I don't usually have all-purpose flour, as bread is pretty much the only thing I bake from scratch. I

Alternatives to using yeast In baking [duplicate]

Making cinnamon buns and recipe calls for dry yeast, I don't have any yeast and was hoping someone has encountered same issue. Any suggestion

How to mix large amounts of sponge for bread?

I am making large batches of bread with 100% hydration poolish. In the current situation, using a large mixer and then having to clean the bowl after is not an

Over watered single layer

I put 1 cup of water in a single layer box recipe that only called for 1/2 cup. How much cake flour do I need to balance out the water?

How to tell if baked drumsticks are done?

I have baked my chicken drumsticks for roughly 40 mins at approximately 420 F. I do not have a meat thermometer, so am looking for another way to determine its

Plastic containers exposed to heat while cooking

I was making soup, and it involved removing some of it to reintroduce after pureeing. Not thinking, I just tossed the cooked mushrooms back into the plastic con

Make Pepperoni out of Regular Salami

So, i really love pepperoni pizza, and want to make it at home. However, in my city, i can't find pepperoni for sale in the market (i don't live in the US). So,

Why avoid olive oil in Gotham Steel pans?

Background Gotham Steel is a ceramic coated titanium pan. It's the brand with the commercials where they put a mixer in the pan, supposedly to show that it do

Caramel Apple cocktail garnish

I am a bartender who has little experience using caramel. I want to use caramel as a garnish by dipping dehydrated apple slices in it. How do I create a "drip

Can I use live yoghurt to kick-start fermentation?

I am making a type of fermented sausage from the Faroe Islands. The recipe says to keep them above 20 degrees (Celsius) for the first 12 hours, to make sure the

Effects of Milk vs Cream vs Condensed Milk in a no-bake cookie recipe

I'm looking at a pretty standard no-bake cookie recipe (this one uses brown sugar over white but I've seen the same recipe on at least 10 websites), 3 C oats

Why does almond milk make eggs stick to a nonstick pan?

I was doing an experiment when I was making eggs this morning, and tried friendly farms almond milk instead of regular milk in my eggs, and the eggs stuck to th

Does a splatter screen prevent grease build up in kitchen?

I love to stir fry. What I don't love is the sticky grease coating that over time accumulates on every surface near the stove, including cupboards, kitchen item

substitute for chickpeas in "bean blondies"

I'm trying to make "chickpea blondies" However, my brothers won't eat them because chickpeas are estrogenic. In the recipe, you have to puree the chickpeas, ad

Fish always giving bitter/unpleasent taste/smell

When I make fish in a soup(no ingredients, just water, salt and fish) I notice the soup water tastes bitter/unpleasent and I stop eating it. This can happen wi

Can Freshly Caught Fish Remain "Fresh" for 2 to 3 Days in Refrigerator?

I have often heard that fresh-caught fish, properly stored in a refrigerator, will remain fresh for 2-3 days. Does this mean that the fish can be considered fr

How to cook small fish(unfrozen and frozen) in water without overcooking?

I believe the rule is that fish which is 1 inch thick should be simmered for no more than 10 minutes. What about fish like anchovies, whitebait and sardines wh

Using maida + bread flour to create AP flour substitute

This is a follow-up to my earlier question about using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour in a banana bread recipe. The consensus was that using bread flo

How Long is the Shelf Life of Refrigerated Eggless Mayonnaise?

I have learned to make mayonnaise using only oil, milk, and lemon juice. If I store this in the refrigerator, how long will it remain safe to eat?

What is the film on top of tea?

The quiet surface of a cup of tea always seems to be covered by a thin, immovable film, even when convection currents are still moving things around inside the

Is the advantage of wagyu and other fine beef obliterated when formed into minced burger patty?

The best thing about wagyu and similar cuts is its fine marbling. I've recently seen a 'wagyu-beef-slider' on a menu at an upstanding and well respected establ