Category: Cooking

Cold Chicken Breast I stored some fried chicken breast in the fridge a few days ago in a bowl with a plate on top. I realize now that wasn’t the best way to store it, as I should have used an airtight container. Do you think it’s still safe to eat? Also, can I place…

Blue Prawns: A Culinary Quest I had a post about blue prawns on Ask Culinary, but it seems to have mysteriously vanished. Anyway, here’s my experience: I once dined at a restaurant in NYC that has since closed its doors, where I was introduced to these incredible blue prawns. They weren’t your typical shrimp but…

Homemade Ice Cream Without Cream or Eggs I’m experimenting with a lactose-free ice cream recipe using lactose-free milk. To keep it budget-friendly, I’d like to avoid using eggs as well. I’ve heard that gelatin can help achieve a creamy texture without cream or eggs—just milk—but I haven’t come across specific recipes for this approach. I…

Looking for an easier way to make samosas? I’m planning an iftar and want to whip up some samosas, but I simply don’t have the time or patience to shape 100 dough sheets into triangles. I recently enjoyed some “samosas” at a friend’s house that were simply D-shaped pockets of dough, and they were delicious!…

Red Snapper I recently bought a couple of frozen Red Snapper filets and am excited to try cooking with this new type of fish. Does anyone have any recipe suggestions or ideas on how to prepare them?

Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for My Toddler and Me I’m currently 7 months pregnant with a one-and-a-half-year-old, and I could really use some simple meal ideas! My pregnancy brain isn’t cooperating at all. Thankfully, my toddler isn’t too picky (at least for now!) and will try almost anything. The only thing I can’t handle…

I ordered a bagel sushi roll expecting to find smoked salmon, but it turned out to be raw. As someone who really dislikes raw salmon, I’m hoping to cook it instead. What’s the best way to do that? I was thinking about pan frying it, but I worry it might stick to the pan. Baking…

Frozen Fish and Seafood Ideas for Tacos I’m on the hunt for frozen fish or seafood options that I can deep-fry for taco filling. Aside from small fish goujons, does anyone have any recommendations or experiences to share? Thanks in advance!

Which is better for grinding spices: a mini blender or a mini coffee grinder? Hi everyone! I’m looking to purchase a small device for grinding spices. I don’t require a lot of power, but I do want something compact, user-friendly, easy to clean (ideally dishwasher-safe), and quick. I came across some interesting mini blenders (around…

I have an abundance of cinnamon and I’m not sure how to use it all. Most recipes only seem to require half a teaspoon! After years of sharing with various roommates, I’ve accumulated quite the stash. I’m looking for healthy or savory recipes that incorporate a significant amount of cinnamon rather than just dessert options.…