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Happy Pie Day, everyone! What kinds of pies did you whip up today? I made a Shepherd’s Pie for dinner (I know it’s not a traditional pie!) and a Dutch Apple Pie for dessert.

Recreating Popular Fast Food Favorites at Home Is anyone else out there like me, who enjoys grocery shopping to whip up ‘imitation fast food’ at home instead of ordering from the drive-thru? Recently, I decided to try my hand at making Taco Bell’s Cheesy Double Decker Taco, and I ended up with a delicious version…

How to Keep Pizza Crust Soft After Baking? When my pizza comes out of the oven, the crust is perfectly soft and slightly crispy—just the way I love it. Unfortunately, it hardens into a tough baguette-like texture within just 5 to 10 minutes, leaving me with little time to enjoy it. I usually have to…

Chicken Legs Situation I picked up two packs of raw, seasoned chicken legs that were labeled with a sell-by date of March 7th. After bringing them home, I stored them in the fridge but completely forgot about them until March 12th. At that point, I put them in the freezer without opening the packages. Would…

Looking for Recipe Ideas Hey everyone! I’m hoping to impress my wife with some delicious meals. Could you share some affordable recipe ideas? Thank you!

What sparked your passion for cooking? For me, it all started with watching The Bear. Growing up, I was surrounded by my mom and grandmother whipping up traditional dishes from our culture. I enjoyed trying various cuisines, and as I got older, I mostly stuck to quick, simple recipes that served the purpose of keeping…

Mystery Soup When I was a kid growing up in southern Arizona, there was a soup I often enjoyed at friends’ houses or while being babysat. I can’t recall its name, but I’ve tried to recreate it from memory, and it tastes surprisingly close to what I remember. The main ingredients included dark cuts of…

When using a mortar and pestle to grind spices, what’s the most effective method? Should I grind spices that need to be crushed together, grind them separately, or combine all the spices needed for the recipe and grind them at once? I know it might seem like a basic question, but with many recent recipes…

Olive Oil in Drains I understand that oil, grease, and fats shouldn’t be disposed of down the drain. But does this rule apply even to a tablespoon of olive oil leftover from cooking meat? Or is it only a concern for larger quantities? If that’s the case, what’s the best way to clean your pans…

Have you ever thought about how much easier cooking could be with a cooking robot? I genuinely enjoy cooking, but there are days when I feel a bit lazy and wish there was a robot to help out. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this! Just pondering out loud. Thanks!