Category: Cooking

Szechuan Peppercorns – How do you like to use them? I recently got my hands on a bag of whole Szechuan peppercorns. I’ve only encountered them once before in a jellyfish salad at an upscale Chinese restaurant in LA, and I loved the unique flavor they brought to the dish. Now that I have my…

How do you organize your recipes? I’m looking to start a collection of recipes I love, rather than relying on memory or following online versions. I’ve started jotting them down in my phone’s notepad, but I’m considering more efficient ways to do this. I might transfer them to a Word document and print them out,…

Are Recipes Really Government-Mandated? I was browsing the r/unpopularopinion SubReddit and came across a thread where someone insisted that peas and diced carrots don’t belong in fried rice. Another user chimed in, claiming that “the Chinese government, seriously, states that Yangzhou fried rice must include peas and carrots.” Then, someone else mentioned that the Italian…

Ways to Use Leftover Cooking Liquid from Cuban Pork I’m really looking forward to making Cuban-style pork for my first-ever Cubano sandwich! Growing up in a small Midwestern town, I’ve never had the opportunity to try either dish without making it myself. Since I expect to have plenty of leftover cooking liquid from the marinade…

I have a few pounds of pre-mixed elk burger and I’m looking for some recipe ideas! I received a couple of packs of ground elk from family, and while I’ve already tried using some in different dishes, I noticed that the meat is pre-mixed with something (I can’t recall what exactly) to help keep it…

Is it too late for me to pursue a culinary degree? Where should I consider applying? I’ve spent most of my adult life working at a grocery store and have been on disability for the past five years. Now at 33, I’m hoping to transition off disability next year if my surgery goes well. I’m…

What do you all do with your excess Chinese Hot Mustard packets? I seem to run out of soy and duck sauce pretty quickly, but the mustard is starting to accumulate. I’ve tried using some for salad dressings, but I’m looking for more creative uses! Any suggestions? I have nearly 2000 packets and just 3…

Weekly Habits How much time do you dedicate to cooking each day? Do you prefer meal prepping or trying out new recipes daily?

Ideas for Using Miso I recently picked up some white miso paste to make a delicious honey miso salmon, but now I’ve got half a tub left and I’m at a loss for other uses. What are your favorite ways to use white miso? Also, how long can I keep it in the fridge once…

I’m craving the delicious carrot cake with pecan praline filling, sweet cream cheese, and toasted coconut from Devon’s Seafood Grill. Does anyone have the recipe? I can’t get there anymore, but I would love to make this cake for my wedding. Thank you!