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Pomace Olive Oil vs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Cooking I’m considering making the switch from pomace olive oil to extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for all my cooking needs, and I’d like to get some confirmation on my thoughts. Is frying with EVOO (at a consistent temperature of 190°C) better than using pomace olive…

Suboptimal Beans & Chili I’ve got a real passion for black beans—they’re my favorite! They make for an amazing chili. However, I recently received some kidney beans (the dry ones) and pinto beans from the food bank, and I’m not too experienced in making chili, especially a fantastic one. Do you have any great recipes…

What can I use to replace Starbucks Caramel Sauce or Vanilla Syrup in my frothed milk coffee? My top pick for coffee shop drinks is the Caramel Macchiato from Minuti Coffee, closely followed by Starbucks’ version. At home, I make my favorite coffee drink using an automatic milk frother, which heats and froths my milk…

Bland Yams I’ve been observing that the yams I’ve bought from the grocery store here in northern NJ have been quite mealy and lacking in flavor lately. Normally, after baking them for around 50 minutes, they turn out sweet and creamy, but recently they just taste a bit “off.” Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Pickle Pairings Hello chefs! I’m curious about the best garnish combinations with pickles that complement Momotaro tomatoes. Any suggestions? Thank you!

Are hardened oyster mushrooms (grown at home) safe to harvest and eat? My brother got a fantastic oyster mushroom grow kit at a farmer’s market — a large plastic bag filled with soil and mushroom spawn. We were told we could expect two rounds of growth. The first batch was beautiful! I harvested them properly…

Birthday Dinner Plans With my birthday just a week away, I’m trying to decide what to prepare. I’m thinking about making a lasagna, along with mashed potatoes and rolls. My girlfriend plans to whip up some brown butter chocolate chip cookies, a raspberry cheesecake, and possibly an apple crumble. Do you have any suggestions for…

Who else constantly searches for recipes for dishes they’ve made countless times? Today, I had a craving for kimchi fried rice, so I turned to Pinterest for some inspiration. It hit me that I already know the recipe by heart since I’ve cooked it so many times! I tend to do this all the time—I…

What can I do with vegetable stock? I’ve got a large batch of vegetable stock, but it’s not quite soup season yet. Any creative ideas for how to use it?

I’ve got a pork butt marinating with garlic, onion, and crushed pineapple. What should I do next? I’m cleaning out my pantry and freezer and found some canned crushed pineapple and this pork butt. I mixed everything together without a specific plan. I’m thinking about frying it up and using it for tacos. What do…