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Is it possible to replace the sugar in Tapioca Meringue pudding with stevia?

I'd like to know if powdered stevia can be used to make the meringue in the pudding. I'm trying to get away from sugar, but not sure how to use stevia. I've s

Which has more citric acid, lemon or lime?

Does lime or lemon have more citric acid?

What can be done with accidentaly oversalted beef?

I mistakenly marinated some thin beef with regular salt for one day before barbecuing it, turns out you're not supposed to do that! Even after washing it, it is

Baby parsnips vs. parsley root

I cooked parsnips for the first time this week (glad I did - delicious). When the produce clerk pointed them out, I asked if he had baby parsnips instead (as t

What can I use in Thai curries instead of cilantro or coriander root? (Allergy)

I'm trying to make panang curry from scratch for my sister, who is allergic to cilantro (AKA coriander outside of the US). This is not the gene that causes it t

Whole Chicken - why won't the breast cook even though thighs are done?

I've been cooking a 6.5 lb. whole chicken tonight and I'm confused by the temperature readings. After about an hour and a quarter, the thickest part of the thig

How can I ensure that my pizza is properly cooked?

I occasionally make homemade pizza using pre-made dough (similar to this), however I can never seem to get the dough cooked properly all the way through. It end

How often should I change oil if reusing daily? [duplicate]

At the moment I'm frying chips and protein 3 times a day daily using a fry machine. I'm using sunflower oil though could use others if needed

Getting rid of raw onion taste without the frying process?

I'm trying to find a reliable way to make a good base gravy for British Indian Restaurant (BIR) curry -- for those that don't know, this is essentially the adap

Ground beef burger patties turn gray not brown

Every time I try to cook burgers or meatloaf, my ground beef just ends up turning gray/white, instead of normal charred dark brown. I cant understand why. I ha

How long does doughnut dough need to chill? What is meant by "chill over night?"

In the recipe it says chill over night, but how many hours would that mean?

Can you make fries with coconut oil?

I have seen some recipes saying you can cook fries with coconut oil. The temperature for fries seems to be 350f however this is also the smoking point for unre

Is it safe to use oil at its smoking point? [closed]

Teflon toxicity and second degree burns aside, are there any health issues related to cooking with oil at or past its smoking point? Googling

How to use knife

I recntly bought a knife http://www.wellberghome.com/index.php?c=content&a=show&id=394 the thing is it's heavy a bit and not much sharp in front eventho

How to stop grease dripping on coals from catching flames?

I am using one of those small grills where the grate is only about an inch or two above the coals. When I cook something that doesn't have much grease (like veg

Is it normal for hot mustard oil to foam strongly when ingredients are added, and why does it?

I noticed that my mustard oil (of indian brands, as bought outside india, from specialty grocers carrying indian ingredients) tends to foam/bloom much more than

Would this recipe really work

Found this coconut cake recipe in https://www.completelydelicious.com/southern-coconut-cake/ A lot of people indicated success with it, but several readers in

Fat Head Dough Optimum Thickness

I saw Cooking eggs too soon for Keto dough earlier this week and determined this "Fathead Dough" was something to be tried. How thick should the 'dough' be roll

Did I do anything wong when making fries?

I bought these Maris Piper potatoes. In the instructions for deep fry to make chips, it says put in a bowl of water for 30 minutes to remove starch, dry, then f

Sous Vide temperature accuracy

I'm starting a Sous Vide project and I didn't find any information about Temperature Accuracy. I really would like to know how accurate must be the temperature

How to tell if sausage package swollen or just taut

I bought raw sausages packaged in a meat tray with plastic wrap. The wrapping was taut so that it almost looked like there was extra air in the package. How doe

Concerning meat of hard digesture

Relating to the history of food and cooking, I have two questions pertaining to this quote by the (rather) late Philip Stubbs: Questions: What would constit

How do you separate whole chicken skin from the breast (for basting) without ripping it?

In this recipe in minute 7:00 the cook separates the chicken skin from the breast to put butter between the skin and the breast for basting. When I tried that (

can I use regular green cabbage to make kimchi?

Can regular green cabbage be used for kimchi? I've made several batches with Napa cabbage but it's expensive and not as easily available.

How can you safely remove 9x13 pans/dishes from a hot water bath?

I like to bake my corn pudding in a bain marie but I have difficulty removing it from the pan. Any suggestions?

Interruption in canning process

I was processing venison in 14 pint jars at 10 lb. pressure. It had only begun to process, approx. 10 min. I got an emergency phone call from my Mother and had

Converting sugars with yeast

What percentage of sugar gets converted into CO2 with yeast fermentation in any baked item?

When to use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs [duplicate]

I've often heard as a rule of thumb that if you have both, go with fresh. But are there exceptions to that? Are there times when using dried

Botulism from *uncooked* potatoes wrapped in foil?

Recently I've seen uncooked, prewrapped-in-foil potatoes at the store, meant for baking. But I've always read that keeping potatoes wrapped tightly in foil at r

Official cocktail recipes vs typical glass sizes

I've bought and tried various types of glassware for cocktails. Glasses for typical shaken drinks include a cheap martini glass (165 ml), a nick and nora style