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What's an effective way to remove this stubborn burnt-on oil from a saucepan? [duplicate]

I have a stainless steel saucepan that has dark burnt on oil around the sides. I'm assuming it's from cooking oil since I use oil in this sauc

Using half-eaten bones to make stock -- sanitary?

Is it safe use half-eaten bones from a family dinner meal to make stock? Or is this unsanitary, and it's better to just obtain bones through filleting and debon

Too much smoke flavor

We received several pork items as gifts that have way too much smoke flavor, these items are several types of brats, bacon and pork patties along with a mesquit

Can "low fat" eggs have an impact on meringue formation?

Yesterday I tried making a meringue-based dessert with a recipe I've used successfully a few times before, which calls for 6 egg whites and 1.5 cups of sugar. I

Beef rib roast - how much do the bones weigh?

I'm trying to compare prices for bone-in vs boneless beef rib roasts (aka standing rib roast aka prime rib aka ribeye roast). What is the weight of the bones as

Food science of thickeners such as starches and gelatins

What types of recipes are best to thicken using gelatin and which are best to thicken using starches, such as corn starch or potato starch.

Baker's Ammonia with yeast—good idea?

I recently made a moderately successful gluten free loaf of bread from a recipe for Japanese Milk Bread from the book Gluten Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread. R

Two temperatures for making caramel candy

When making caramel candy the recipe often calls for boiling a water/sugar/butter mix to one temperature, then adding cream and boiling to another temperature.

How to hold salmon after cooking for travel to family dinner?

We'd like to bring salmon for our holiday family dinner. Is there a way to cook it at home and then take it to the destination without losing quality? (I expec

What size disher makes "1 inch balls of dough?"

I am making cookies in bulk. The problem is, every version of the recipe I am making uses the measurement "one inch balls". Given the number of cookies I am mak

Burnt candied pecans

I made a pound of candied pecans (egg white, brown sugar, vanilla...) and I guess I baked them too long. They are good except for a burnt flavor and I was wond

Calories in (cooked) pasta

I bought a 500g pack of Tesco penne pasta recently – https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/254878482 As you can see on the website, it states th

What does it mean when powdered ingredients get thin strings?

I have found some strange strings in powdered ingredients in my kitchen. First time I noticed it in my instant coffee jar and I thought it maybe some kind of wo

How do I easily get thin slices of guava paste?

I made guava bars recently, with a layer made of slices of guava paste. The block of paste I had was pretty hard to cut thinly and evenly: it was very sticky, a

How can I pipe multicolored flowers?

I've seen beautiful multi-color piping with buttercream frosting where the outer part of the flower is a different shade than the inner part. Here's an example:

Nougat does not set

I am trying to make nougat. First I used the following quantities to make one batch: 2 egg whites 440g icing sugar 2 Tbsp liquid glucose 3 Tbsp honey 4 Tbsp

Australian Thickened Cream

Can anyone tell me the UK equivalent of Australian Thickened Cream. Not sure if it's what we call Single or Double cream. Thank you

Anybody know where I can get some Stanley spatulas?

Back when Stanley had home parties, the demonstrator would hand these out as a hostess prize or thank you. It’s my absolute favorite spatula and I canno

black residue in tea kettle

I have a stainless steel tea kettle, with sprayed on porcelain enamel. The interior is sprayed black, with little white dots. A very common design in the old

Can I avoid overcooking my candied lemon decorations?

I've been tweaking my grandmother's fruitcake recipe all month, and as part of this adventure I tried to make it a little fancier by adding some candied orange

Cooking 4 lasagnas at same time

I would like to bake 4 3-lb lasagnas at same time. Recommended time for one is: 375 degrees for 55 minutes, remove film and bake an additional 10 minutes for

Sugar icing glaze became wet and lost its texture

We made cookies that we glazed with a simple sugar icing. The icing is simple confectioners sugar skim milk almond extract At first the icing was normal and

How do I keep track of how old food is?

I've been paying more attention to food safety but I don't understand how people remember exactly how long a given item has been sitting in the fridge. If I wa

How to determine quantity of baking powder for baking simple cake?

Do I need to double the quantity of baking powder,when all other ingredients are doubled for preparing simple sponge cake?

How can I tell if a steel rod is for sharpening or honing?

I bought one of those rod tools before I fully understood the process. Now I'm not sure if the steel rod I bought is meant for honing or for sharpening. Is ther

How long and at what temp should I roast a 22lb fresh ham?

I’m roasting a 22 lb fresh ham and want it to be tender. I’ve been told low and slow.

What results can I expect from egg and sugar variations in spritz cookies?

Some Spritz cookie recipes call for powdered sugar vs granulated sugar, and some recipes use egg yolk only vs whole egg. Without trying every recipe, what diffe

What is the point in combining sucralose and acesulfame potassium?

What is the point in combining the no-calorie, artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium? I'm asking as I have seen some products doing so, e.

If doubling a chocolate mousse, should gelatin be doubled as well?

I am making a chocolate mousse that includes gelatin, and I want to double the recipe. Do I need to double both the gelatin and the amount of water it’s d

Why is it recommended to leave the last segment of shell on a shrimp?

The question title pretty much says it all. Many recipes (such as this one) specifically recommend that the tail/last segment of shell be left on when preparin