HollandaiseWhen making hollandaise, you have to whisk the egg in heat, I have done many times but don't really know why. I did ask around and they said it's emulsifier but I don't understand at all. So can anyone tell me why we have to whisk the egg in heat so when we pour butter in, it's not gonna break?
Making Fried Rice with Eggs?I recently just learned that when you make egg fried rice, you must add the egg first then the rice, anyone know why?
Cooking Chicken Fry in a Galloping Gourmet Oven?Can chicken fry be cooked in a Galloping Gourmet oven, model number 707 and how do I cook it?
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?What can I make with 3T butter, 1/3 C flour, 3 C broth, pepper, allspice, nutmeg?
Homemade Chocolates?I want to make homemade chocolates. If I make my own chocolate do I have to temper the chocolate after it's set to make my mini chocolates?
Ingredients in Wonton Wrappers?From what exactly are wonton wrappers made? Is it rice wrappers or a dough?
Baking Cupcakes from Scratch?I have been baking a long time. I just bought a cupcake pan, but it has space for only 6 cup cakes. Now when I make a bowl of batter, obviously it makes enough for around 12 cupcakes.
Using Eggs in Cooking?Why do we put eggs in so many recipes?
Using Halloween Pumpkins for Cooking?Can I use a regular pumpkin that you see all over for making pumpkin pie or soup? I heard there are different types of pumpkins and the one we use to carve as Jack-O-Lanterns are not good for cooking.
Making Hominy?I am trying to make hominy. I have gone through 3 pounds of dried corn and still I can't get it correct. I soaked it in pickling lime 1-3 days, in different batches. I can't seem to get the tips and husks off. I soak, I rinse, and then I boil.
Non Dairy Condensed Milk Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for condensed milk that does not use powdered milk or any dairy based product? My son is allergic to cow's milk, soy milk, and almond milk. I need a substitute like rice milk or something else that is not dairy based.
Homemade Bisquick Mix Without Shortening?I am concerned about using shortening as all the labels I have been reading indicate a hydrogenated process has been carried out. ie. Crisco. Can I make a Bisquick homemade mix using oil? And if so, how much would I use?
Homemade Cooking Starch?How can I make starch for cooking food?
Steamed Carrot Pudding Too Dry?I made a carrot pudding using my mother's recipe, but it came out too dry. It is a traditional recipe containing steamed carrot, potato, suet, flour, raisins and spices. Did I steam it too long, not enough? Cover it right? (waxed paper, then cloth).
Coloring Sugar?How do I color sugar?
Trouble Melting White Chocolate?Why do white chocolate chips "not" melt the same as semi-sweet ones? I make peppermint bark, and had no problems with the dark under layer, but the top (white) layer just won't melt right (sometimes). The frustrating thing is that sometimes it is OK, mostly not so much.
Melting Chocolate?What is the best way to melt chocolate?
Cooking Without Recipes by Using Ingredients On Hand?I have been trying to find an article I read, either at this site or another frugal site. It was brilliant. It said you waste money by thinking you have to always use recipes.
Preventing Splashing When Using Wet Food Grinder?While grinding the urad dal in a wet grinder, for making idlis, it starts splashing. How can I avoid the splashing while grinding?
Making Dumplings in the Oven?Does anyone know if there is a way to make dumplings in the oven or a way to make them other than on the top of a stew, etc.?
Old Fashioned Recipes?I collect recipes and I was wondering if anyone had any they would be willing to share with me. I am really interested in old fashion recipes and homemade recipes.
Preparing Zucchini for Use in Baking?How do you shred zucchini for bread, cake, etc.? Do you peel zucchini first? Do you shred it by hand?
Dumplings Heavy, Not Fluffy?What makes dumplings heavy instead of light and fluffy?
Making Your Own Evaporated Milk?How do you make evaporated milk?
Homemade Ice Cream Leaves Waxy Film?When I make homemade ice cream, I get a waxy film on the spoons and even in my mouth. What is this and how can I keep it from happening?
Drying Bread for Bread Crumbs?I have some bread in my freezer (heels that we don't eat) and would like to make bread crumbs with them. What is the quickest easiest way to dry these out (without making toast) to make the crumbs?
How to Cook with Dried Beans?I have used dried beans in slow-cooker recipes for chili that cook all day, but would like to learn how to cook them for soups that don't take all day to cook.
Homemade Doughnut Recipe?I am a new subscriber and I'm looking for a fun, easy recipe for homemade doughnuts to try with my son. Some I have found are very involved and time consuming in the making. If anyone has a few good recipes, of different varieties, I would really appreciate it! Thanks
