Looking for a Good Recipe for Hash Browns?Please, PLEASE, find me a recipe for hash browns - a Brit now living in France, I've eaten and enjoyed them in the past, but every recipe I've found says "take X quantity frozen hash browns". I neeeeeeeed the real thing, please,
Thanks
Liza
Cooking Uses for Beer?Beer is not just for drinking! What cooking recipes do you use beer in? Post your ideas!
Pancake Tips?Tips for making great pancakes. Post your ideas.
Lasagna Tips?Tips for making great lasanga. Post your ideas.
Mashed Potato Tips?Tips and ideas for making mashed potatoes. Post your ideas.
Baked Potato Tips?Tips for making good, baked potatoes. Post your ideas.
How To Use a Broiler for Fish?How do you use the broiler in the oven. I have a recipe for salmon but I'm not sure how to use it. I thought you were suppose to leave the door ajar but that would really heat up your house. If this is the way to do it, is there a way to adapt broiled recipes to baking temps?
Summer Cooking Tips?Tips for cooking in the summer without warming up your kitchen. Post your ideas.
Advice About Pressure Cookers?Are pressure cookers good, great or fantastic to use? I am considering purchasing one but remember all the mishaps with them in our distant past. Have they improved? Any brand recommendations that you would recommend?
How can I tell if a dish is oven safe?How could I tell if a dish is oven safe such as Bakewear, Ovenwear and Pyrex. It has no indication. I know how to tell if a dish is microwave safe, but I am sure it is not same.
Flavoring Dishes With Butter?I'd like to flavor a fried cabbage and onions dish with butter, but do the actual cooking with olive oil. How little butter can I use at the very end and still give it some flavor? Any opinions?
Using Stainless Steel Cookware?I have just bought some stainless cookware and anything I cook in the fry pans stick to the bottom and is very hard to clean. Is there sometning needed to prepare the cookware before cooking the first time? Also, how do I remove the burnt stains from the bottom of the pan.
Food Sticking to T-Fal Cookware?Does anyone else have a problem with their T-Fal cookware sticking? It seemed like when I would wash my skillet in the dishwasher that it came out a different color and the food in it would stick. Are you not supposed to put T-Fal cookware in the dishwasher? I paid a lot of money (in my opinion) to get pots and pans that don't stick.
Adding Fennel to Spaghetti Sauce?Have you ever heard of adding fennel seed to your homemade spaghetti sauce? Is it any good?
Seasoning a Teflon Pan?How does one season a new teflon treated pan? Do I heat it with oil, then wipe the oil out? The pan came with no instructions.
Other Uses for a Waffle Iron?Other uses for the waffle iron? I read somewhere about making grilled cheese sandwiches. Anyone got a great waffle recipe while you're at it?
Adding Beef Broth to Spaghetti Sauce?Has anyone ever added a can of beef broth as one of the ingredients when making homemade italian spaghetti sauce? I saw a couple recipes that included beef broth as part of the recipe.
Quick Stir Fry?You can reduce the time it takes to stir fry slow cooking vegetable like carrots and broccoli by blanching them. You can also reduce the cooking time by cutting them thinly.
Spicing Up Rice?I am trying to eat more rice (both brown and white), but even after adding onion, garlic and onion power and Frank's Hot Sauce, it is very bland. Any suggestions as how to spice it up?
Adding Eggs to Custard or Pudding?How do I add eggs to a custard, banana pudding, cooked pasta dressing, etc. without them "cooking". I know there is a way I heard a long time ago about either when to add them or blending them?
Other Uses for a Rice Cooker?Other Uses for a Rice Cooker. I am looking for other uses for rice cooker.
Cut Butter In Flour?Is there a pastry blender (for mixing flour and butter when the recipe says to "cut in the butter with the flour") that anyone would like to recommend?
Making Toast Without a Toaster?I do not own a toaster and was wondering can you toast bread in the oven?
Cooking With a 1,000 Watt Electric Grill?I have a 1,000 watt electric grill (Farberware Open Hearth), long since discontinued. No customer support available. This grill has the heat source coming from the bottom and there is nothing on the top. How do I adapt recipes that might be written for a 1400 watt grill?
Browning Turkey Cutlets?The recipe said to lightly brown the turkey (thin) cutlets in olive oil on med heat. I did and all they did was turn white. Wouldn't brown. The rest of the recipe calls for it to be placed on top of stuffing, covered with cream of mushroom soup and then cooked on med lo for 10 minutes.
Phyllo Crust Instructions?Can some one please tell me the proper way to use Phyllo crust. I want to use this crust for Chicken pot pie. I bought it frozen and the package has no instructions.
Waterless Stacked Cooking?Is it worth investing in this expensive cookware? Does the weight of all of these pots break the electric stove burners? Does stack cooking work?
Making Good Brown Rice?I don't make very interesting brown rice. It always comes out overcooked with water at the bottom of the pan. Organic brown basmati.
Using a Cast Iron Griddle on an Electric Stove?I want to buy a cast iron griddle for grilling chicken indoors. Are the long rectangular flat bottom cast iron griddle designed for electric stoves? It seems like they would slide off.
Tomato Puree vs. Tomato Sauce?I am going to make spaghetti sauce. I use tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. I want to also add either a can of tomato puree, or a can of tomato sauce. What do you think might result in a better tasting sauce? I will also add my normal seasonings.
How to Make Grocery Store Rotisserie Chicken?I am looking for a recipe to cook a whole chicken that would taste like the cooked supermarket chickens that you can buy. They are always very flavorful and not dry.
Cooking Questions from an Amateur?I am looking for the (scientific/cooking) reasons behind these instructions.
Food Keeps Sticking to My Frying Pan?A few years ago I purchased a Kitchen Aid refrigerator and received a small rebate plus a frying pan. This question is about the pan (just letting you know why I have it). The pan feels solid, hefty, made of stainless steel. Every time I use it, food sticks.
Using a Pressure Cooker on a Glass Top Stove?Can you use a pressure cooker on a smooth surface stove, is it safe?
Directions for Cooking Thai Rice Sticks?I was just given a package of "rice sticks". They are the type of noodles used in Chinese chicken salad. There is no cooking directions on the package - at least none that I can read. The entire package is in Thai. Well, I am guessing Thai, since they were made in Thailand. Thank you in advance!
Getting Refrigerated Pizza Dough to Lie Flat?I like the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough but I can never get it to lie flat. It curls up no matter what I do. Does anybody have a solution for this? I'd really appreciate it.
Le Creuset Pan Vs. Chantal Pan?My mother used to make the nicest grilled cheese sandwiches in a Le Creuset frying pan (enamel coating with iron). Those are quite heavy. I recently purchased a Chantal skillet (enamel coating with carbon steel) and am wondering if anyone has found a difference between the two products.
Help Getting Batter to Stick?You guys and gals were terrific with this 'dumb bachelors' bleach problem, so I thought I'd call on your expertise yet again. I consider myself to be a fairly good cook; nowhere close to what my Mom used to be, but at least no one has been taken to the hospital, yet! I'm sure it's simple to most of you, but for the life of me, I can't get a batter to stick to anything that I want to fry in a pan. It does not stick to chicken, fish, cube steak, liver, onion rings, nothing.
Keeping Food From Sticking To Cuisanart Pan?I have two Cuisanart stainless steel frying pans. I love them to cook with. Cleaning is a breeze. Just soak it and sponge it off. My problem is when cooking egg substitute, it sticks. What can I do to stop the sticking?
Using L'ovenware On Glass Top Stove?I've just acquired a set of L'ovenware, consisting of saucepans, bowls and lids. It's amber glass cookware. I've looked for the company but I don't think they are still in business. Has anyone ever used them on a glass top stove? Do you have any hints or suggestions? I'd appreciate any feedback based on experience. Thanks.
Best Inexpensive White Cooking Wine?What is the least expensive, and best tasting, white wine to cook with?
Soaking Up Bacon Grease?For years when I cook bacon, I have always placed the bacon on paper towels to soak up the bacon grease. I do this for hamburgers too. Instead of buying paper towels all the time, I am looking for another way to do this. What do you do?
Food Sticking to Cast Iron?I have two cast iron skillets. I do not use them often, but when I do everything sticks to them no matter what it is or even if I cook something with oil or grease in it. Bacon sticks to them for heaven's sake! Please, how do I stop this from happening? Thank You!
Should I Saute Onions for Spaghetti Sauce?I was wondering how important it is to saute cut up onion before adding the onion to spaghetti sauce? Someone told me that she just peels a whole onion and drops it whole into the sauce without sauteeing it. I have never heard of doing it that way. Has anyone ever tried it this way, and which way do you think would be best?
Ways To Avoid Flipping Food While Cooking?Frozen onion rings and french fries need to be turned midway after some baking time. Is there a suggested method of baking that can omit the food flipping step?
Using 3-Piece Clay Cooker?Has anyone seen a 3-piece clay cooker before? "Hartland USA" is hand-etched on the bottom. How and what is the center "rack" used for?
Food Sticking To Non-Stick Waffle Iron?I bought a new non-stick waffle iron, and since "non-stick" doesn't always mean that, I preheated it and brushed oil on it, as the manual said to do. Well, we all know what happened, right?! Stuck all over the place. I know not to spray Pam, etc. on non-stick. It's the kind that beeps when the waffle is ready, so I know I didn't open it too soon. Please help!
Baking Large Quiche?Can I bake a quiche in a 13x9x2 inch pan? I want to make one for around 20 people.
Pancakes Keep Coming Out Flat?No matter what I do, my pancakes always come out flat! I have used mixes, extra baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Does anyone know what I can do to make pancakes look the way they do on the boxes? Thanks.
Chocolate Cookie Crumb Pie Crust?I'm looking for a recipe to make my own chocolate cookie crumb pie crust, like the kind you can buy at the grocery store. I know I've seen a recipe in the past that called for chocolate wafer cookies, but I don't know what kind they mean.
Nu-Wave Temperature Conversions?What are the corresponding temperatures on a Nu-Wave ovens with a dial from 1 to 10?
Using Disposable Baking Pans?I have never used disposable loaf baking pans. Could someone please advise me if there is anything I have to consider when using them? Do I use the same oven temp and is the amount of baking time the same? The disposable pans seems so thin compared to regular baking pans. Thank you.
Food Sticking to a Teflon Grill?I've got one of the small (one patty) grills. I've had it over a year and like to use it. I never had a problem with sticking in the past. But now burgers, veggie patties, and wieners are sticking to the Teflon. Any suggestions?
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?I brought a 10' stainless steel skillet from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $25.99. Does anyone know why it sticks while I am frying in it? There's more batter stuck in the pan than on the fish when I'm done. Please help.
Boiling Partially Frozen, Raw Chicken Breasts?Is it safe to boil partially frozen raw chicken breasts?
Tips for Frying Chicken?What is the secret to frying chicken so it is done in the middle and crisp on the outside? Thanks a million.
Stirring Tips for Cooking in a Skillet?When I stir liquids in my shallow waterless cookware skillets, I find that there is more accidental splashing on to the stove top than with the other brand of pots I previously used. Any stirring suggestions? Thanks.
Frying Pan With Domed Shaped Center?About two months ago, I purchased a large, 12 in. fry pan with glass cover. The problem is, that the fry pan has a dome shape right in the center of the pan.
Cooking Hash Brown Casserole in Roaster?I am making hash brown casserole for 120 people. Is there anyway I could put it in a roaster to cook it or would it turn out mushy from the steam?
Broiling Food in the Oven?Can I use any type of pan to broil food in or do I have to use the broiler pan that came with the stove? The broiler pan that came with the stove seems so hard to clean. Any advice?
Using Canned Beans in a Crockpot?I have a recipe for crockpot chili beans. It calls for 2 cans of drained pinto beans. Will this make the beans to mushy? It says to slow cook for 7-8 hrs.
Using a Galloping Gourmet Oven?I need to know how use my Galloping Gourmet dutch oven.
Cooking Bacon for BLTs?What is the best way to cook bacon for BLTs?
Cooking Brown Rice at High Altitude?I am needing help in cooking brown rice in high altitude; 6800 feet. I follow the instructions, and the rice never gets tender.
Cooking With Fresh Pumpkins?I have a lot of smallish pumpkins. I noticed that all the cans of pumpkin say, "pure pumpkin", so I need some help. What is the easiest way to process those pumpkins for baking? I need the pumpkin mash for pie filing, as well as, muffins, scones, and quick breads?
Croquettes with Mackerel Instead of Salmon?I would like to know how to make mackerel croquettes?
Making Oven Chips?I want to make good oven chips for the grandchildren instead of buying them. Can anyone help? I have tried making them, but they turn out very dry when cooked. Many thanks.
Roasting Time for a Turkey Breast?How long does it take too cook a turkey breast?
Use Plastic Wrap Under Foil To Avoid Metal Taste?When did it become acceptable to use plastic wrap in the oven? I've noticed several times recently while watching Food Network that the phrase "put it all in a pan, cover with plastic wrap then foil, and put it in the oven for a couple of hours" usually at around 300 degrees F.
Pressure Cooking a Smoked Brisket?I smoked a beef brisket and sliced it, but it is still a little tough. How long can I pressure cook to tenderize the meat without it just going to mush?
Cooking Okra Without the Slime?I fried okra with a little oil and it was slimy and stringy. Then I put water in it to boil it and it still was the same. What can I do to get right?
Encouraging Teens to Cook for Themselves?Does anyone have any ideas on how I can encourage my teens ages 18 and 20 to cook for themselves? They are both in college and not working at this time.
Using a Toaster Oven?I never thought I had a need for a toaster oven before, but I finally got one. I know my questions will sound stupid to existing users, so please excuse me. When making regular toast on the wire rack, shouldn't both sides brown?
Will Adding Baking Soda to Beans Reduce Flatulence?I remember years ago my mother cooking dry beans and when they stared to boil she would add baking soda. I think she told me it was so the beans weren't so gassy. Anybody remember how much baking soda and/or what it was for? Thanks.
How Do I Make Brine for Soaking Poultry?Soaking the chicken in brine to avoid dry chicken sounds like it would work. What is brine?
How Do I Cook Frozen Meat in a Perfection-Aire Oven?Please let me know how to cook frozen meat in the Perfection-Aire Oven. I have the Model Number C2000 which has cookbook and instruction manual. However, there are no recipes for freezer to Perfection-Aire Oven. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Cooking a Turkey in an Electric Roaster?Is it quicker to cook a turkey in an electric roaster?
Which Wine to Use for a Recipe Calling for Red Wine?If you have a recipe calling for red wine will any red wine do or are they different? I have never cooked using wine before.
Why Do Recipes Call for Draining and Rinsing Canned Beans?In a lot of recipes, it says to drain and rinse canned beans. What is the purpose of this?
Instant Mashed Potatoes As A Thickener?How much instant potato flakes do I add to 1 cup liquid when making brown gravy?
Which Wine to Use for Cooking?My husband and I are wanting to eat healthier and we're trying new recipes. The problem is when some of the recipes call for a little red or white wine, we have no clue what to use.
Cooking a Large Amount of Rice?What is the proper way of cooking a larger amount of rice maybe 15-20 kilograms, so that it will be completely cooked yet not sticky?
Cooking Frozen Corn on the Cob?When I get fresh corn I like to cook it by baking it with the husks on in the oven. I saw this on the Food Network and it works great. I was wondering if instead of using the microwave as the article says, could you bake it in the oven?
Placing Hot Pans on Glass Tops Stoves?I just purchased a glass top oven, but haven't used the stove top yet. With my traditional coil top I used to take my pot off the burner and transfer it to a cold burner to stop the cooking process. Will this crack the top? Can I place a hot pan from the oven onto the cold surface top?
Boiling Potatoes and Eggs Together?Does boiling potatoes with your eggs add flavor?
Using a Nordicware Eggs 'n Muffin Pan?I need some help on the Nordicware eggs 'n muffin pan. I lost the instructions for this and have a few questions. How long do you put it in the microwave (800 watt oven)? What power level do you use?
Cooking Turkey Breast in a GE Stand Alone Roaster?How would you cook a turkey breast in a GE stand alone roaster?
Calculating the Cooking Time When Doubling a Recipe?I need to know how long to bake a chicken/cheese casserole when I double the recipe. I live at a high altitude - 6500 ft.
Reheating a Turkey?I need advice for reheating a turkey I cooked yesterday, 12/18 for dinner guests this evening, 12/19. At what temperature do I need it to be, to reheat a fully dressed, unsliced turkey and keep it moist and juicy too?
Converting Conventional Oven Cooking Time for NuWave?If a recipe says to cook in a regular oven at 350 F for 45 minutes, how long should it be cooked in the NuWave? Is there a calculation or formula?
Cooking Omelets in a Bag?If it's not safe to use Ziplock bags for your eggs in a bag, what do you suggest we use?
Cooking With Frozen Cabbage?I want to use cabbage with corned beef, but the cabbage froze on my deck. I forgot to bring it in after shopping. Can I still use it it's still whole?
Preparing Previously Frozen Potatoes?How do you prepare frozen potatoes that have been blanched? Do you thaw them before adding them to water to cook? or do you heat them from frozen state?
Cleaning Rhubarb?We made a batch of strawberry rhubarb jam. I washed it and cut off the ends. When I cut it in small pieces to cook, the red outside pulled off into strings. I went ahead and pulled the rest of it off. Should I have left it on?
Substituting a Square Pan for a Round One in Cooking?If the recipe calls for a square pan, can you use a round pan, the same size?
Cooking from the Pantry?Where can I find a way to make the best use of the odds and ends left in the pantry, before I do a re-stock?
Using Meat Tenderizer?Can meat tenderizer be added during the cooking process if I failed to put it on earlier?
Refrigerator Biscuits?On a recipe for a taco burger bake submitted by Robin of Washington, there is a mention of refrigerator biscuits. Can someone tell me what they are as I've never heard of these in Australia.
Waffle Sticking to Waffle Iron?How do you keep a waffle from sticking to the iron?
Cooking Spare Ribs in a Convection Oven?I have a convection oven. Can I cook baby spare ribs? on the bottom or top rack? Can you also help with time and temperature. I usually boil them then broil them in regular over. I would like to try the convection oven. I is over 100 deg outside and don't want to warm up the house. Thank you Eva
Preparing Multiple Dishes in Oven Requiring Different Temperatures?When you are cooking and have several items to make for dinner at differen temperatures what do you do?
