Category: Cooking

What’s the ideal material for a chopping board: wood, stainless steel, or plastic? I’ll be using it for chopping onions, raw meat, salads, and more. Edit: I really appreciate all your kind and helpful suggestions! Thank you!

What’s your go-to method for making scrambled eggs? Do you use any special seasonings? Do you add water or oil? What type of pan do you prefer, and what heat settings do you like to use?

What are some good ways to incorporate beef gelatin powder into my daily routine? Hi everyone! I’m a 29-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with disc degeneration disease, and I’m looking to boost my collagen intake through dietary changes. I bought some beef gelatin powder, and the package says it can be added to both…

I just tossed my Holland House cooking wine! It looks like I’ve officially become a wine snob in the kitchen. Last weekend, I made a pork dish using Colombo Marsala wine, and even though it wasn’t overly pricey, the difference was night and day. I’m never looking back!

I received a butane burner for Christmas, but I’m having trouble finding butane for it—even at our local Home Depot. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Every time I cook meat, my whole apartment fills with smoke… Any tips? I have an electric stove and have tried using both cast iron and stainless steel pans, but my place still gets super smoky. What can I do?

I can’t be the only one who didn’t know this! Tonight, I was prepping fajitas and wanted to warm my tortillas without using the microwave (which I find makes them a bit doughy). So, I turned my electric burner to high and quickly toasted them instead. What a game changer! I can’t be the only…

What are some meal ideas for sweltering summer days? I’m currently staying at a caravan park in South Africa, and let me tell you, there’s no air conditioning and it’s scorching hot! My family keeps pressuring me to cook, and since we’re neighbors, saying no just leads to some grumbling. I’m not keen on spending…

Has anyone ever attempted to make their own sour cream? I just discovered that cultured butter is essentially churning sour cream or crème fraîche. Coming from a South Asian family, we always have homemade yogurt culture available, so I decided to give it a try. I used some decent (not gourmet) heavy cream and prepared…

Warm and Healthy Meal Ideas Needed! I just graduated from college and I’m finding it tough to come up with simple, nutritious meals that are warm. I’m not a fan of microwaving frozen meals from Trader Joe’s or eating salads every day because cold foods don’t sit well with my stomach. However, I don’t have…