Category: Cooking

What are a few dishes that bring back memories of home for you? I’m from Northwestern Canada, and I’ve noticed that many folks from the East Coast enjoy what they refer to as Jiggs dinner. It typically features split peas, brined beef, dressing (a variation of stuffing), chicken, and potatoes—essentially, it’s a Thanksgiving spread with…

All the Calrose rice recipes! My husband picked up an enormous 50-pound bag of Calrose rice from Costco for about $24—what a steal! To put it to good use, I got a rice cooker and saved a bunch of recipes from Instagram that turn it into complete meals. Most of these recipes are Asian-inspired, but…

Concern about marinated chicken… A couple of days ago, I marinated some chicken to prepare shawarma, but I’ve read that raw chicken is only safe in the fridge for up to two days, according to the FDA. I stored it in an airtight container, and it looks and smells fine. Is it still safe to…

Lard and tallow – any ideas? I’m thinking about rendering some lard and tallow from leftover fat I have (check out my profile for more details), but I don’t typically cook or eat many fried foods. What are some other ways I can use lard and tallow besides frying?

Can I freeze cooked homemade wedges? I made fajitas and baked some potato wedges tonight, but I ended up making too many. Can I freeze the leftover wedges for later? I simply cut the potatoes into wedges, seasoned them with salt, pepper, and paprika, added a bit of oil, and air-fried them for 25 minutes.

I’m excited to be in charge of meal planning for a cabin trip celebrating a friend’s wedding, but I could use some ideas and advice! We’ll have 20-30 guests, all aged 25-30, and the cabin has two kitchens and spacious communal dining areas. We’re planning for two breakfasts and two dinners, while lunches will be…

How bitter is calcium lactate, really? I’ve come across several sources claiming it’s less bitter and more pleasant, but the key term that stands out to me is “less,” implying it still has some bitterness. So, how bitter is it, exactly? Since I’d need to use double the amount compared to calcium chloride, I want…

Black Dots in My Canned Tomatoes Hi everyone! I recently noticed some black specs at the bottom of my crushed tomatoes can (expiration date: 09/01/2026). They appear to be two-dimensional and can’t be scraped off, and they’re about the size of poppy seeds. The top and sides of the can looked perfectly fine. I already…

Can I safely use my stainless steel pan again? Recently, a family member accidentally left my stainless steel pan in the garage, and it got quite dirty, with some spots of used motor oil. I’m wondering if it’s possible to clean it thoroughly and use it safely again. Any advice?

I’m looking for creative ways to use up some Oreo pudding mixes and mini chocolate chips! I need to bring dessert for 15-20 people to potluck events this weekend and next week, and I have 6 boxes of Oreo pudding mixes along with 2 bags of mini chocolate chips that I want to use. Any…