How long does it take for alcohol to burn off when cooking? No Worries, the Alcohol Burns Off During Cooking—But, Does It Really? Time Cooked at Boiling point…
Does quinoa need to be soaked before cooking? Soaking the quinoa is unnecessary and can ‘sog down’ your end product. Rinsing quinoa before cooking removes the bitterness but…
What is the ratio of water to pasta in cups? I put 1 cup of macaroni into a fairly small saucepan, added about 2 cups of cold water…
Why do you cook meat before vegetables? Meat first – adds some of the meat fat to the pan, and adds flavors from the meat to the pan,…
How do you reduce the acidity in cooking? Sprinkle small amounts of baking soda gradually into food during cooking to reduce the acidity in the food. Taste the…
Can chicken be red and still cooked? The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it…
Can you store cooked millet? Remove the lid and fluff the millet before serving or using. Store leftover millet in the refrigerator for up to a week or…
Is aluminum foil toxic when heated? The dangers of cooking with aluminum foil occur when it is heated to high temperatures. The heating process causes aluminum leaching which…
How do you keep sausages from splitting? I find that boiling the sausages first (in beer or water) until they are cooked, then lightly searing the outside with…
Can you eat cold cooked meat? The rule of thumb for cold foods: If it was fully cooked in the first place and refrigerated within that two-hour window,…