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How do I prevent salmon sticking to the BBQ grill?
I love a good BBQ and cooking steaks & sausages etc are no problem.
However, whenever I put the salmon fillets on the BBQ (skin side down), no amount of oil seems to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
When I try to remove the fish from the…
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How can I peel pearl onions quickly?
I love pearl onions, but I'm always put off by the idea of peeling every single one. Are there any shortcuts to peeling pearl onions?
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How does "BHT added to packaging material" actually work?
This is not a question about the merits of BHA or BHT (butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxytoluene). It is a question about how BHA/BHT work when "added to packaging material".
The BHA is often added directly to food, where it has an…
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When sauteing should I put onion or garlic first?
Most of the dishes here in the Philippines involved sauteing. But I am a little bit confused on what should I put first, are there any advantages on it?
Questions:
Should I put onion or garlic first whenever I am conducting a saute?
What are the…
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Do I have to peel red potatoes before baking them?
I recently made some potato wedges in the oven. I shared this recipe with my relative, who admonished me for not properly peeling the red potatoes before baking them.
She claims that there are disease and viruses that lie on the skin, so peeling it…
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Cooking and storing rice for a whole week
I work long hours and my commute to work is about 2 hours long, when I get home, I basically grab a bite to eat and sleep.
Recently though I have learned to cook a big portion of a meal to last me through the whole week. This way I can eat healthy…
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How to prevent the chicken breasts from drying out
One of the methods I use to cook chicken in general and especially chicken breast is as follows:
put the chicken into a frying pan. Pour 1/2 a cup of water and let it cook on medium heat for as long as two or three tablespoons of water remains. I…
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How can I prevent bacon mayonnaise from splitting when above fridge temp?
I know how to fix a split mayonnaise made with olive or vegetable oil - that's not a problem.
I have made Kenji Lopez-Alt's recipe for animal fat mayonnaise (bacon fat, for putting on a burger). It emulsified beautifully, chilled wonderfully.. and…
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Is it valid to claim that a jam contains no preservatives?
Some commercial jams state on the label that they contain "no preservatives", or are "preservative free". As I understand it, jam is a type of fruit preserve. Like most fruit preserves, it is protected against bacteria and mould before opening by…
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How to know when chicken breast has cooked through?
Sometimes chicken breast can be thick and I never know how to tell when it's cooked! How can I be certain it is cooked all the way through?
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Is bacon fat supposed to congeal at room temperature?
My grandma told me its a good idea to save the bacon drippings in a sealable container to cook with later. I remember when I used to watch her cook with it, it was always solid. I have started saving the fat from my bacon, only the bottom of the…
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How to prevent overcooking of eggs in Carbonara sauce?
Carbonara can be absolutely delicicious if everthing goes perfectly; but it can also be tasteless, chewy and lumpy, if the egg is overcooked. Does anyone have what they regard as a fool proof method for preparing Carbonara?
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What is the science behind Magic Cake?
Magic Cake has a seemingly simple batter, that is mixed and baked as a single entity. (See link for the full recipe and method). When it is baked, it separates into three distinct layers:
A dense bottom layer
A custard middle layer
A cakey top…
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How do I cut a blooming onion?
A blooming onion is a deep fried onion which opens up during frying to resemble a flower.
Obviously, I start with a giant onion. How do I cut it?
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Is there a way to make delicious donuts with a small amount of oil?
I like donuts but I don't make them at home because for a bowl of donuts I consume a lot of oil.
The oil gets a sweet taste to it afterwards and can't reuse it for cooking something else than cakes. I also don't cook sweets very often and if I…
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