Category: Cooking

Do ‘healthy’ high-protein recipes truly taste good, or do they have the same texture as traditional dishes? With spring and summer approaching, I’m eager to adopt a healthier diet. While browsing for nutritious meal ideas, I stumbled upon some interesting high-protein recipes, such as pancakes made with just a banana, a few eggs, and oats.…

I need your advice! This spring, I’m planning to expand my outdoor cooking setup. Currently, I don’t have any outdoor appliances and primarily cook indoors. I often use sous vide, love making steak, and have recently started baking pizzas in my oven. My indoor stove is electric. I’m considering various options like smokers, grills, pizza…

First time cooking zucchini, and I’m not loving the smell! 🤢 I was given a massive zucchini—literally the size of my arm! Since I’ve never cooked with zucchini before, I thought I’d try blending it into a bolognese sauce, as I’ve heard great things about it. I rinsed it, chopped it up, and tossed the…

What are your thoughts on this sirloin steak?

Can I use raw pork hocks in my soup? I’m currently snowed in and want to make bean soup, but I mistakenly bought raw pork hocks instead of smoked ham hocks. Can I still use them? I’m considering just tossing everything into the crock pot for 8 hours. Will it still come out tasty?

Question About Pasteurizing Black Garlic in Sous Vide for Safety Hello everyone, I’ve been preparing black garlic using the recipe from The Noma Guide to Fermentation. It’s been in my dehydrator since February 1st and is nearing completion. To ensure safety, I’m thinking of pasteurizing it in my sous vide machine before storing it. I…

Accidentally bought an extra 2 gallons of whole milk! With a newborn at home, my brain completely froze while I was grocery shopping yesterday, and now I’ve got 3 gallons of whole milk currently taking up space in my fridge. Aside from a mountain of cereal and hot chocolate, are there any dishes I can…

Seeking Ideas for Shrimp Cocktail I have a surplus of shrimp cocktail that I need to use within the next day or so. Instead of just enjoying it straight with cocktail sauce, I’m looking for some creative ways to elevate the dish. I’ve heard that reheating shrimp isn’t the best option, so I’m hoping to…

Looking for some Mexican side dishes! I’m planning to make Birria for about 12 people in a couple of weeks, and I’d love some light sides to go with it. Of course, I know about guacamole, pico de gallo, and street corn. Do any of you have favorite Mexican sides? Also, is there a recipe…

Can an Instant Pot take the place of my “smart” rice cooker? I own a Panasonic SR-LA10N that I primarily use for cooking rice, rice pudding, and steaming. To be honest, I’ve mostly relied on it for steaming frozen shrimp. When unexpected guests arrive, I just toss some shrimp in a colander, defrost them with…