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Stablising berry coulis

I have made a coulis with strawberries and raspberries, 500gms of each with half a cup of sugar and the juice of one lemon. I boiled it for 15 minutes, then pu

What is a reasonable temperature for slow cooked beef spareribs?

I understand from a little bit of reading that too low of a temperature with beef spareribs will make for very tender muscle but fat that is not rendered (http:

How to salt whole potatoes before roasting or cooking in the microwave?

Is there a way to salt a whole potato before microwaving or baking it, I was thinking of soaking it in salty water but I doubt that would work, I need it to be

Technique to find and eliminate the needle bone in lamb shanks?

In lamb and in cattle, the fibula and ulna bones are vestigial (http://www.aps.uoguelph.ca/~swatland/ch2_1.htm, "In beef and lamb carcasses there is a single ma

how much sugar is required to be added to fruit for jam making

when making jam are you able to reduce the amount of added sugar, or is the amount of sugar stated on the recipe necessary for the jam to have a reasonable she

Do I need to increase the liquid amount when adding cheese to my scone recipe?

I would like to make a cheese scone out of my classic scone recipe. Recipe as follows: Mix Dry: 450g self-raising flour 50g sugar salt 100g frozen butter, grat

How to Feed a Sour Culture

I'm following the instructions in The Rye Baker to start a rye sour culture. After the first week of daily refreshing, it says it can be left in the refrigerato

Can I replace baking soda with bread flour in a cake recipe that already has baking powder?

Can I replace baking soda with bread flour in a cake recipe that already has baking powder? Google was no help and I really need to make this birthday cake to

Safe to switch from warm to high on poultry in crock pot [duplicate]

I put 6 fresh Foster Farms ‘legs’ (drumstick attached to thigh) , with skin removed, into my daughters crockpot , along with onion

Why are the stems left on when cooking an artichoke?

In several YouTube videos on preparing artichokes the cooks recommend leaving the stem on the artichoke while it is boiling. Why is this?

Dusty water, different taste if water has been sitting?

If I leave a glass of water out over night, I notice that it seems to taste different the next day. Is this because dust is falling into the water?

How to prevent homemade butter from melting/separating under hot conditions

Please, I'm making homemade butter that will be kept and served at an outdoor event. What process/additive/ingredient can I add to preparation that will prevent

is there a blender/food processor combo still made?

A long long time ago I had one--I think it was a sunbeam. one base unit worked for both the blender and the food processor. I could really use that now, but hav

Are berries acidic enough they must be on top, not within, panna cotta?

Item 1 Panna cotta (cream, gelatin, perhaps sugar) Item 2 berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) Stores usually sell panna cotta with

How to defrost coriander / cilantro?

My local supermarket has cheap frozen coriander/cilantro. But when I defrost it by leaving it in a bowl for an hour, it turns into a slimy mess. How can I def

Knife bolster extended

This is a 12 cm inch blade utility knife. As you can see the bolster (fat part near handle) extends out on the edge side. On a flat surface like a cutting b

How to make alfredo creamier longer?

I make a simple alfredo sauce that is absolutely delicious. It´s as easy as melting butter in a pan (about 2 or 3 tablespoons), adding a glass of 18% cre

Can defrosting chicken make it slimy?

I bought chicken drumsticks on January 11th and froze them on the 11th. They had a best before date of January 13th. I put them in the fridge yesterday to defro

T function in OTG oven

What does T stand for in OTG oven? If it is for Toasting then can an OTG oven be used in place of a toaster to toast a bread or it serves some different functio

After baking, bread coated with shiny residue

Started making sourdough bread at home. Baked last night in non-stick pans (Cuisinart, Xylan coating, I think) and left to cool off overnight. This morning, I

HELP! My Crock-Pot lid was Slightly askew while cooking my roast!

I started my pot roast on low at 6:30a... I just realized the lid was askew, just a bit. I have cranked it up to high...with it be done by 6:30p It is not a big

Why does this chicken recipe result in a glutinous mess?

Countless times I've tried to prepared a recipe that calls for dredging chicken tenders in flour, dipping them in beaten egg (or a mixture of egg and water), an

How to create Yellow Bread

Is there a way to make regular white bread yellow without using turmeric or dye? I have tried several recipes, including one using corn flour, which is good, bu

How do I stop my flatbread from going hard like pizza crust? [closed]

Whenever I make flatbread, I can never get it soft and chewy on the inside AND outside, like storebought flatbread. It always ends up like pi

Using left over pickle juice to make more pickles [duplicate]

Can the juice from store bought dill pickles be used to make more pickles. Can fresh cucumbers put into this juice aquire the same flavor as

Cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs [closed]

What's a good approach to cooking boneless skinless chicken thighs relatively quickly if tenderness is a priority? I know some people like a

Curry Paste and Water 1:1 Sauce

I took a Thai cooking class offered by a restaurant I like a while ago, specifically hoping to learn how to make one dish they serve that I love. The class also

Can I freeze mashed potatoes I bought at the grocery store?

I have 2/ 2 pound pkgs of mashed potatoes I bought from the grocery store. I find I won't be using both and wonder if I can safely freeze one of the packages?

Multi cooker - with pressure cooker versus without

I crock a lot. My small pot is getting old and it feels like the controller switch is getting weak. My large crock has a crack but it does not leak (yet). Wi

Why does this homemade herbal tea always boil over?

I make my own herbal tea with: ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon sticks, goji berry, cilantro/parsley, and lemon. I boil the whole in water but f