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Question About Pasteurizing Black Garlic in Sous Vide for Safety Hello everyone, I’ve been preparing black garlic using the recipe from The Noma Guide to Fermentation. It’s been in my dehydrator since February 1st and is nearing completion. To ensure safety, I’m thinking of pasteurizing it in my sous vide machine before storing it. I…

Accidentally bought an extra 2 gallons of whole milk! With a newborn at home, my brain completely froze while I was grocery shopping yesterday, and now I’ve got 3 gallons of whole milk currently taking up space in my fridge. Aside from a mountain of cereal and hot chocolate, are there any dishes I can…

Seeking Ideas for Shrimp Cocktail I have a surplus of shrimp cocktail that I need to use within the next day or so. Instead of just enjoying it straight with cocktail sauce, I’m looking for some creative ways to elevate the dish. I’ve heard that reheating shrimp isn’t the best option, so I’m hoping to…

Looking for some Mexican side dishes! I’m planning to make Birria for about 12 people in a couple of weeks, and I’d love some light sides to go with it. Of course, I know about guacamole, pico de gallo, and street corn. Do any of you have favorite Mexican sides? Also, is there a recipe…

Can an Instant Pot take the place of my “smart” rice cooker? I own a Panasonic SR-LA10N that I primarily use for cooking rice, rice pudding, and steaming. To be honest, I’ve mostly relied on it for steaming frozen shrimp. When unexpected guests arrive, I just toss some shrimp in a colander, defrost them with…

Is my theory on making stock valid? I’ve adopted some specific practices when preparing stock, particularly for chicken, beef, and pork, and I’d love to get some input on whether my reasoning holds up. Once I reach the simmering stage, I typically leave the pot on the stove overnight, sometimes even for two nights. I…

Slow Cooker Guinness Chili Con Carne Good afternoon, everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. Next Saturday, I’m hosting the in-laws, and they’ve requested chili. While I usually don’t go out of my way to impress, I’d love to make this one unforgettable. I’m planning to whip up a slow cooker chili using Guinness, cooking…

I’m interested in starting my cooking journey and would like some guidance on what to purchase first. My budget is $200, and I prioritize quality over quantity. What essential cooking tools should I invest in?

What should I cook for my boyfriend? Hey everyone! My boyfriend is feeling a bit overwhelmed with school, and I want to surprise him with a delicious meal when he gets home tonight. I’m a fairly experienced cook, but I’m vegetarian while he isn’t. We usually find a way to make it work: he’ll eat…

Freezing Salmon Hey everyone! I know this might seem like a silly question, but I’ve come across so many conflicting answers online that I decided to ask here for reliable advice. I’m still quite new to cooking fish and have only baked salmon a few times. If I buy a side of salmon and freeze…