Category: Cooking

High-Volume, Low-Calorie Vegetarian Recipes Needed! TL;DR: I’m searching for tasty vegetarian or vegan foods that I can eat in large portions without packing on the calories. Are there options beyond just plain lettuce? I often struggle to feel satisfied with smaller portions (yes, I’m from the U.S. and have dealt with an eating disorder). Many…

Looking for cookbook suggestions! After having a few disappointing experiences with online recipes, I want to grow my cookbook collection. I currently have Dessert Person and J. Kenji López-Alt’s The Food Lab, with Dessert Person providing some fantastic recipes. I’m particularly interested in recommendations for cookbooks that focus on Indian, Asian, or Persian cuisines. Any…

I need some help! I bought this heavy cream almost two weeks ago, and after using it just three days ago, it developed a bad smell. I poured some out, and it looks normal. Is it still safe to use?

Induction Cooktop Inquiry Hello everyone! I’m curious if there’s a portable induction cooktop that can boil water in a pot with dimensions of 500mm wide and 190mm tall (which is approximately 37L or 9.8 gal, measuring 19.7in x 7.5in). Thanks for your help! I realize this is a bit of an unusual question.

Title: I Used to Love Hot Wings, But I Have a Chicken Sensitivity – How Can I Make a Chicken-Free Version? I’ve always enjoyed hot wings, but since I have a sensitivity to chicken, they’ve become off-limits for me. Although I can eat chicken, the aftermath isn’t worth it, so I’m looking for alternatives. I’m…

Subject: Is My Frozen BBQ Eel Still Good? Hi everyone! I just came across some vacuum-sealed BBQ eel in my freezer that I planned to use for dinner tonight. It was packaged in September 2021, with a best before date of September 2023. Now it’s March 2025. Is it still safe to eat, or should…

I need some help! Does anyone remember this recipe? Years ago, I loved making braised octopus in a tomato, paprika, and red wine sauce. It was on the myrecipes website, but unfortunately, it’s no longer available, and I can’t recall all the details. I’m hoping it’s a long shot, but if anyone saved it or…

Can this Calphalon saucepan be restored? https://imgur.com/a/J6fpWwi I’ve had this saucepan for quite some time, and it’s an older Calphalon model—so old that it doesn’t even have a model number! I believe it’s one of their hard-anodized versions. I attempted to get a replacement under warranty, but my claim was denied. As you can see,…

Animal-Based Pemmican Recipe Ingredients: Lean beef Beef tallow 100% unrefined sea salt Instructions: Preheat your oven to its lowest setting, around 150°F (65°C). Slice the beef into very thin strips and arrange them on a baking sheet. Alternatively, you can place the strips directly on the oven rack, though this may lead to drippings inside…

What are the best vegetables to include in a Spaghetti Bolognese? Besides meat, what additional ingredients can I incorporate?