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Need help with a french fry cutter wire! I have a Regal french fry cutter (similar to this), and the wire broke after several years of use. Instead of purchasing a new one, I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for what type of wire I could use to repair it. The original wire was quite…

Can I substitute canned tomato paste for tube tomato paste? I’m trying Bon Appetit’s Vodka Pasta recipe, which requires a full 4.5 oz tube of double-concentrated tomato paste. Unfortunately, all I have on hand is a 6 oz can. I’m aware there may be some differences between the two, but since I’m using more paste…

Cooking Head-On Shrimp: Seeking Advice! I’ve got some head-on shrimp lined up for dinner tonight, and I’m thinking of whipping up a chimichurri-style sauce to go with them. My plan is to sauté them in oil, salt, pepper, and butter before tossing them in the sauce. For the best flavor, would it be better to…

Question about chicken skin with rib meat I don’t usually cook with this type of chicken, so I’m a bit confused. Normally, it just comes with the ribs and a little bit of meat or fat attached. But this time, it was completely different. Some pieces had the wishbone still attached, and others had tenderloins…

Could double frying chicken fingers enhance their quality? I have a cooking class this week, and we’ve been given a chicken fingers recipe. I’m wondering if double frying would yield better results, or if I should stick with a single fry. Our teacher mentioned we can adjust the recipe as we like. I’d appreciate any…

Angel Food Cake with Light and Fluffy Frosting Does anyone have expertise in making Angel Food Cake or Fluffy White Frosting? Growing up, my mom always made this for my birthdays. This year will be my first birthday without her, and I really want to make it myself. I’ve attempted the recipe about five times,…

Is there any food that I can store for months without worrying about it going bad? Since living on my own for the past year, I’ve found this to be a significant challenge. I’ll buy ingredients for meals, then end up forgetting about them, only to discover them days later when they’re no longer edible.…

Elevated Portable Energy Boost Recipes I’m putting together a thoughtful food care package for a friend who’s been overwhelmed with work and life lately. The challenge is to make everything easily portable since I’ll be traveling a couple of hours to deliver it. Plus, I’m aiming for high-effort recipes because I love a challenge and…

Lima Beans Disaster I decided to give cooking dry lima beans a try for the first time, and I thought they needed to be soaked. However, after soaking them in room temperature water for just 45 minutes, they all split and the skins are coming off! They seriously look like they’ve exploded. Is this a…

Baked Chicken Milanese, anyone? I whip up a delicious chicken Milanese with crispy panko breading, pan-fried in avocado oil, and topped with fresh arugula. I’m curious if there’s a healthier way to prepare this dish without losing that satisfying crunch. Is baking a viable option? My plan is to follow the standard steps—flour, dredge, panko—then…