Category: Cooking

  • Breakfast for Dinner – need a veggie

    Breakfast for Dinner – need a veggie

    Brinner Ideas – Help Needed! Hi everyone! Tonight, I’m whipping up breakfast for dinner, a family favorite—eggs, toast, and bacon. I’m looking to add a vegetable to the mix since that’s our goal for dinner. I’ve thought of potatoes with onions and peppers, but I already have a starch in the meal. Any other veggie…

  • What are some flavor enhancers?

    What are some flavor enhancers?

    What are some ways to enhance flavors in cooking? For instance, I like to toss quartered button mushrooms in a pot with a little water and let them release their moisture, then mix in some chicken or roasted garlic Better Than Bouillon and allow the liquid to reduce. The end result is fantastic, but I’m…

  • Fresh milled flour

    Fresh milled flour

    Freshly Milled Flour Hey everyone, My wife and I just got a grain mill and are excited to start making our own fresh flour! Has anyone here tried milling their own flour for pizza dough? I’d love some advice on which grains to use for the best results. Thanks!

  • How to make this dish more “saucy”

    How to make this dish more “saucy”

    How to Make This Dish Extra Saucy I think this is my favorite subreddit! I’ve received so much advice that has really helped me improve my cooking skills. Thank you, everyone! I came across this recipe Rigatoni alla Papino from this page, and I loved it. My wife enjoyed it too, but she mentioned she…

  • What’s a ‘lazy’ meal you make that still feels kinda fancy?

    What’s a ‘lazy’ meal you make that still feels kinda fancy?

    What’s your favorite ‘lazy’ meal that still manages to impress? For me, it’s butter garlic shrimp. It only takes about 10 minutes to whip up, but when you serve it over pasta or toasted bread, it looks like you’ve put in some serious effort. Plus, if you add a squeeze of lemon on top, you…

  • What can I make with

    What can I make with

    What can I do with these super sweet, very overripe plantains? I have about five left. I made a cake yesterday that turned out amazing, and I’m looking for more ideas to use them up before they spoil! Any suggestions?

  • Recipe ideas for cooking as a group/class

    Recipe ideas for cooking as a group/class

    Group Cooking Class Recipe Ideas I’m gearing up to lead some cooking classes for children aged 11 to 16 and could use some help with recipe ideas. We have 8 induction hobs and all the ingredients will be prepped and ready to go. The classes will last between 1 to 1.5 hours, so I need…

  • Sichuan Food

    Sichuan Food

    Sichuan Cuisine I’m head over heels for Mala and anything super spicy, and I’m on the lookout for some great recipe suggestions! If you have any favorite spicy dishes, please share them—I’d love to give them a try myself. I have a strong appreciation for Asian flavors, but I also adore Mexican cuisine! So, feel…

  • Chewy thighs in roasted chicken

    Chewy thighs in roasted chicken

    Tough Thighs in Roasted Chicken I’m really struggling with my roasted chicken! Every time I cook it, the chicken reaches the safe temperature of 165°F—today it even surpassed that while I was trying to get the legs tender—but the thighs are still tough! Could it be that the connective tissue in the legs and thighs…

  • brussels sprouts

    brussels sprouts

    Brussels Sprouts I’m looking for a fantastic Brussels sprouts recipe! I’ve experimented with a few, and I have a simple skillet version that I enjoy, but I’m still on the hunt for that “restaurant-quality” dish. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!