Category: Cooking

Breakfast Recommendation I had an incredible breakfast today that I just had to share with all of you! Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one. As a beginner cook, I found it super easy to make! Here’s how to do it: Start with your favorite type of bagel. Cook some bacon…

Can I Steam Rice in a Vegetable Steamer? I have a Sistema microwave vegetable steamer that features a water compartment at the bottom and a basket for steaming vegetables above it. I have a few questions: Can I place soaked rice in the basket and steam it like I would with vegetables, or do I…

Pork Tenderloin Ideas I received a bunch of sliced pork tenderloin, but I’m not sure what to cook with them. Any recipe suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Which type of tofu is best for making mabo tofu? I’ve been purchasing House brand tofu, but I’m always confused about which firmness to choose. Is there a recommended option? The last time I tried to make it, the tofu was too soft and fell apart while simmering, and on other occasions, it was too…

How much flexibility do I have? I know that when it comes to regular cooking, there’s a lot of room for creativity. However, as I’m beginning to make pizza, I’ve heard that baking with flour can be a bit more precise. So, I’m curious about how much I can adjust my ingredients for the dough…

I’m about to try my hand at making empanadas for the very first time! If anyone has any tips or advice, I would really appreciate it!

Which nonstick pans should I choose? Hello, everyone! I’m on the hunt for replacements for my 10 and 12-inch All Clad nonstick pans. I’ve been using them daily for a few years, and the coating is starting to chip away. Not surprising, given how often I’ve used them! I’m considering some options and would love…

Chicken Anxiety Alright, hear me out. You know that distinct, slightly off smell that hits you when you open a package of chicken? It usually fades after a few minutes. A few weeks ago, while I was prepping chicken wings for stock, the smell intensified. I panicked and tossed it all out, but despite washing…

Food Pet Peeves: There’s nothing worse than a watery, tasteless liquid pooling at the bottom of a pasta bowl because the pasta wasn’t drained properly or the sauce didn’t have enough thickness. No thanks—I’ll stick with just bread and salad!

Bland chicken: what can I do? I sautéed 4 chicken thighs and tossed them in a honey garlic sauce to finish cooking. While the skin had a nice flavor, the meat inside was a bit lacking. I think it needed more salt, but I swear I salted it before cooking! Any tips on how to…