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I err.. made pan fried gnochi and it tasted like pancakes

I made pan-fried gnocchi for the first time today. I used the following: Wholemeal plain flour Leftover baked potatoes Salt A single egg. I ran the potatoes th

Electric stove coils scratched by pan

My pan is scratching the coils on my electric stove. What is the best pan to use so the coils do not get scratched?

Advice on bulk buying nuts

I am thinking about buying nuts in bulk, specifically hazelnuts, almonds and/or walnuts. Are there any considerations regarding: Type of nut - i will buy strai

Is there any way to tell beforehand if you will get food poisoning from a meal?

I was watching the news and saw an entire family of young kids on a road trip dying from food poisoning after they had stopped to grab lunch at a small diner. C

Freezing fresh water fish

Should fresh water fish (like crappie or bream) be frozen in a salt brine?

Sear pork belly before or after cooking in a pressure cooker?

I've been trying different pork belly recipes, after trying a few using a pressure cooker and a few that only call for pan-searing, I think I'd like to try a co

What is safe/GMP prescribed limit of Sodium Benzoate in nacho dough?

I've been cutting nacho triangles from rolled dough and then after lightly pan-roasting them I store them as ready-to-fry, which works and tastes very good but

How to achieve freeze dried strawberry flakes?

I was following this really cool recipe to make a kind of snack made mostly of granola, coconut flour and freeze dried strawberries. When done right, it seems t

Preparing as much as possible of a cake in advance

It's my girlfriend's birthday this WE and I plan on secretly preparing a cake she likes. However, we'll be in the countryside with friends this WE, and I'll hav

Quantity for over night oats

I cook Quaker Oats overnight and love it but sometimes the pre-measured packets make too too little food. I am interested in making my own servings using cups,

Why does my steak turn out underdone?

I take lots of advice to cook steak, but it always turns out underdone. I need help. I cook it at a higher temperature for longer times and nothing works.

Does food cooked in firewood taste different than that which is cooked in gas?

Does this apply to food in general or just proteins or a few items? Also, does the taste vary depending on the type of wood you use i.e. using bamboo as firewoo

Why do some meats get tougher with higher temperatures, while others become more tender?

I am looking for example at a sous vide recipe for goat on the joule app. The tenderness seems to increase with the temperature, while with beef steak it's the

Is reusing bones for stock better than once cooking longer with more water?

I've heard about reusing bones for stock (eg. blog post even if the second time is a bit weaker flavor. My question is, if there is some advantage to this. Con

How can I portion out frozen cookie dough?

A friend's kid was doing a fundraiser, and I now have two 3 lb tubs of cookie dough. It's frozen, which is great on one hand because it keeps for so much longer

Bread proofing times fridge versus room temp

I've recently started to try to make my own bread. I am starting with baguettes because they seem like a fairly straightforward kind to start with. Recipes I'

Avocado Oil Moisturizer- Edible? [closed]

I bought a bottle of avocado oil to cook with, but I failed to realize that the label was for moisturizer, not food. The label says that it i

Won't fresh pasta sheets in lasagna overcook?

Most lasagna recipes require 30-45min of baking. Fresh pasta however only requires 2-4min of cooking. If I use fresh pasta in lasagne, will it not overcook? E

Is fresh pasta just good marketing? [closed]

I noticed some questions about fresh Lasagne sheets and it reminded me of something I heard, but sadly too long ago to be able to attribute al

Plain flour or strong bread is there any difference when making a cake

Could you please tell me if it is possible to use strong bread making flour when baking a cake when the recipe calls for plain flour.

Lemon liqueur has gas?

I tried to make some sort of liqueur with homemade lemonade. I added lemon juice, sugar and a little vodka. I left it for 2 months in a dark and cool place and

How to separate meat from vegetables in a soup?

I love to make a nice chicken soup. I take some chicken legs, carrots, leak and celery, a few herbs and of course salt and pepper, and I just let it boil for l

Has my olive oil gone bad?

I purchased a gallon of amazing Greek olive oil a few months ago. It has some floaty wisps in it now. Is it still safe?

Should I be concerned about drinking tap water?

I grew up in the United States and have been drinking tap water my whole life. More recently some of my friends have been making me feel a little bit guilty or

Good qualities of ovens/microwaves for baking cake

My aunt wants to start her own bakery where she is planning to sell different kinds of biscuits, cakes, and desserts. But she cannot afford to buy an industrial

what weight to use when weighing pasta for dieting purposes?

I presume that, ceteris paribus, the same amount of pasta cooked is significantly heavier than the same amount uncooked. So what is the standard?

Baking chicken while respecting maximum olive oil temperature

I normally cook chicken on a pan with some olive oil (which supports a maximum temperature of 160C) but I am trying to bake on the oven instead. I've found a r

Why is gluten-free baking possible?

Maybe a silly question, but I've been trying to learn a lot of baking fundamentals and trying to understand specifically what makes a cake. Most explanations I'

What exactly do all the extra modes on my oven do?

My KitchenAid dual fuel/dual oven has, in addition to bake and broil a few advanced modes. Some are self explanatory, bread proof and keep warm, however a few

What is the Key Difference Between Nougat and Meringue?

Both are made from whipped eggs and caramel syrup. Why nougat is viscous and meringue is soft and can become dry and crunchy?