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Is my meat thermometer unreliable, or is it truly difficult to cook chicken breasts to 165°F in a pan? As a beginner, I’ve been trying to pan-fry chicken breasts using a large OXO Teflon skillet and a budget analog meat thermometer from the grocery store. Even when I crank the heat up to medium on…

Is it safe to eat pre-made jarred Bolognese sauce without cooking it first? I made a mistake and added the sauce to my dish after cooking, mixing it all together. It tastes good, but now I’m worried that I should have cooked it before using it. The sauce I used is “Barilla Bolognese Sauce” in…

What are some non-dessert recipes that use sweetened condensed milk? Just to clarify: I’m looking for both sweet and savory dishes. No need to explain the difference between condensed milk and evaporated milk—I’m already aware!

Salted Lemons I had nearly an entire crate of very ripe lemons that I needed to use up, so I decided to try making salted lemons for the first time! They should be ready in about four weeks—fingers crossed! 🤞 Has anyone else given this a go? I’m curious about how you use the fermented…

Why are ground beef fat percentages set at 92%, 90%, 80%, and 73%? I’ve often found it curious that these specific numbers are used to indicate lean meat content. Why not choose more straightforward options?

Tips for Storing Parmesan Cheese Hi everyone! I recently purchased a block of Parmesan cheese for a pasta dish. Should I freeze it to maximize its shelf life? Additionally, besides visible mold, how can I tell if it has gone bad? Right now, it’s wrapped in plastic and was packaged on March 1st, with a…

Leftover veggie soup – would you give it a try? I whipped up some vegetable soup for dinner three nights ago and stored the leftovers in the fridge right away. They should still be safe to eat, don’t you think?

Is there such a thing as a lightweight, nonstick, non-toxic wok that isn’t made of carbon steel? I’d love to know if it exists! Thanks!

Need lunch ideas for my husband who works from home I’m on the lookout for some lunch ideas to prepare for my husband while he works from home! Even though he never asks me to make him lunch during the week (since I’m busy caring for our newborn), I really enjoy cooking for him as…

Microwaves I’ve noticed a lot of people using microwaves to boil water instead of kettles—it’s wild! I’m curious, how many of you own a microwave at home? I have friends who are staunchly against them, but I’m definitely a microwave fan!