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What are the differences between egg whites and egg yolks? [closed]

Egg whites are obviously different from egg yolks in that the former are, well, white when cooked, while the latter are yellow. But, what othe

Are there advantages to an unlined copper jam pan?

What are the advantages (if any) for unlined copper jam pans? Apologies for this long question, but I've spent a lot of time searching for an answer to this an

Any danger to leaving brown sugar exposed to air?

Yesterday I went to check if I had brown sugar for a recipe and found that my bag, which comes with a zip lock, was totally unzipped I am guessing for months.

Yogurt not turning out since relocation

When I started making Greek yogurt, I lived in western Washington state and never, ever had an issue. Now that I've relocated to SoCal for work, every batch of

Baking cakes and breads

I am a very experienced baker. I have over 50 years of experience with at least 4 electric ovens. Three years ago, I moved out west and bought a deluxe model LG

How to make tomatoes last longer? [duplicate]

Some people say that you shouldn't keep your tomatoes on the fridge, while others say that this is the best way to make them last longer. I ha

Unopened canned sardines behaving strangely but not expired

I have some canned sardines that expire in April. It's still January, I opened one and it smelled stronger than I remember, and tasted differently (almost like

Converting oven time and temp from convection to conventional

I watched a British recipe that instructed for it to be baked at 180 fan. I live in the states and use a conventional oven. What do I set it at. Also, would the

Is there any danger slicing pickles hours before frying them?

I am frying pickles later tonight, and I would like to pre-cut all my slices to fry. Is there any reason I shouldn't cut them then put them back in the jar for

What to do when a recipe calls for dutch process cocoa and you only have regular cocoa?

In the recipe here: enter link description here the chef requires a mixture of sour cream and dutch process cocoa because they neutralize each other, creating a

Is it okay to measure flour by weight by converting from volume?

I don't have a big jar to put my flour in so it's hard to measure by volume (you have to fluff the flour, pour it into a cup and then remove the excess - which

How do you bring ingredients to room temperature when its winter?

It's freezing in here and it takes forever for butter or eggs to come to room temperature. My questions are: 1) How to bring ingredients to room temperature qu

Why did my devil food cake come out flavorless?

Here is a picture of my devil food cake . The recipe is in this video (there is no written recipe). Just by looking at the cake, could you tell what mistakes I

Cake dry to wet cooking time ratio

Is there a ratio of how much water, fats, dry ingredients and flour to temperature and cooking time for cakes?

How should I pick a flour volume to weight conversion for an arbitrary recipe?

There are a variety of weight-to-volume conversions online for flour, with considerable variation even among reputable sources: King Arthur Flour says 4.25oz/c

How long should I wait for my gas oven to heat up?

My cheap rental apartment comes with a (presumably cheap) gas oven. Although this oven has a temperature control, it lacks any sort of indicator to tell me when

substitute for tuna in Poke

I like Poke, but prefer to avoid tuna (due to sustainability concerns). I tried with salmon and it was a mixed result. The taste was good, but too many bones a

Can you refreeze spring roll wrappers. [duplicate]

Made spring rolls but still got loads of wrappers left, they came frozen so can I refreeze them?

How much gluten should I add to maida flour for bread, and how?

Flour you get in India needs additional gluten. My question is whether I need to add 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of gluten to 1 cup of flour in a bread machine.

Advice on how I can make my own 1 cal cooking spray like frylight

I've been using frylight for years, but I'm trying to swap to a healthier version with no chemicals. I've been doing some research on the internet and some pe

Steamed chicken soup [closed]

I just made some steamed chicken breasts in a multicooker. Naturally, I still have water used for steaming in the bowl. It smells like and eve

Will putting a salted steak into a preheated stainless steel pan cause pitting?

Typically when I cook steak, I salt/pepper it and then leave it out for a while to warm up. Next, I preheat my non-stick pan, put in olive oil, and add the ste

When a recipe asks to add spices to the oil, can you add the spices directly to the sauce for the same effect?

Many chefs add spices to the oil because the "oil brings out the flavors". But I want to experiment with different spices and quantities (which is hard because

Isn't moisture a problem when measuring flour by weight?

In this thread: Is it okay to measure flour by weight by converting from volume? The choice of measuring by volume and weight is discussed. I've always prefer

Does waiting for bread to rise before baking change its nutrient composition?

Does waiting for bread to rise before baking change the amount of standard macro- or micronutrients present? I imagine that baking would evaporate any alcohols

How can I troubleshoot unsuccessful knife-sharpening?

I wanted to sharpen my knives, so I took a cheap whetstone, watched a YouTube video for guidance, and got to work. The results are unsatisfying. Is the next ste

How much beef and seafood should I buy for mixed 12 adult dinner party?

serving Boneless Beef Rib Roast, scallops {U/12 size} , Shrimp [16-21 size} with Alfredo pasta. All have good appetites; beef roast will be most popular then s

What's some safe advice for a beginner for making sushi? [duplicate]

I suddenly felt like making sushi. I thought about going to the fish market and buying so tuna and salmon. Then I figured out that I have to

Beef Bourguignon Wine Question

I'm hoping you can help me with an issue I have. I had a co-worker whose spouse made a very large pot of Beef Bourguingnon. It was delicious. I found out she ha

What is the best gelling agent for gummies? [duplicate]

So, today I did my first attempt at home made gummies using 35g of gelatine with 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. When it cooled though, all I