Category: Cooking

Gluten-Free Shiro Dashi Help Needed! Hi everyone! I’m passionate about cooking Asian dishes and have discovered some fantastic gluten-free alternatives over the years. However, I’m struggling to find gluten-free Shiro Dashi. If anyone has any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate your help! Thank you!

What’s the Best Cookware Set to Buy Right Now? 🤷‍♀️ I just bought my first house and am getting settled in. I’m eager to dive into cooking more, but I need a reliable cookware set to kick things off. Are there any sets you absolutely love, or would it be wiser to purchase individual pieces…

Looking for Blender Recommendations! After eight years of daily smoothies with a mix of frozen fruits, protein, and yogurt, my 900-watt Bullet finally bit the dust. Can anyone suggest a good replacement?

How can I cook chicken hearts and livers at home? I’ve been looking to incorporate more organ meats into my diet, but I’m completely unsure how to prepare them. I tried cutting the chicken hearts in half and frying them in a pan, but they turned out a bit gummy and rubbery. The flavor was…

Salt in Cooking I’ve picked up most of my American and British cooking tips from YouTube shorts, and honestly, I’ve noticed that no one seems to use salt correctly in any of the cooking videos or tutorials. No offense intended, of course! I understand that using less salt might be healthier. However, I can’t help…

Reviving Stale French Bread I have two loaves of French bread that have become a bit stale since I brought them home yesterday. I’d like to use them to make French bread pizza (similar to a Red Baron style) and am wondering how I can soften them up. I’ve heard of the water method and…

What’s your ultimate recipe to turn a bean skeptic like me into a fan? I’ve been a bean hater for most of my life, but I’m gradually trying to incorporate them into my meals for health reasons, like fiber and budget-friendliness. So far, the only ones I can tolerate are cannellini beans in soups, but…

What’s their secret? I’ve never been able to replicate the deliciousness of restaurant dishes at home. Do they somehow infuse extra flavor into their food?

Is my chicken still safe to eat? Hey everyone, I defrosted some chicken breasts this morning by soaking them in water while they were in a bag. After that, I marinated the chicken while it was still cold from the fridge. However, half an hour later, I realized I don’t need to cook it today,…

Baby Octopus Hey everyone, I’m gearing up to make a seafood boil tonight! I’ve successfully made one before, but this time I’m excited to add baby octopus to the mix. Does anyone have tips on how long to boil baby octopus? I did some online research but didn’t find much useful information. Any advice or…