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CONTEXT: In short, using port as a substitute for red wine will not wreck the dish.Though the flavour is different (and richer) and will make your bolognese taste different as a result, the taste should not be bad. I frequently do this as I am not a red wine drinker, and port keeps far better in an open bottle. I would recommend using slightly less than when using red wine, but this is highly subjective.  <sep>  Q: Will swapping the red wine in my spaghetti bolognese with port wreck the dish? A: using port as a substitute for red wine will not wreck the dish  Q: Should I halve the quantity? A: I would recommend using slightly less than when using red wine  Q: Will it make it too sweet? A: but this is highly subjective 
Output: Are there other substitutions I could try?
CONTEXT: In most wheat-based recipes, gluten strands are formed while you work the dough. If you don't rest the dough, rolling can be more difficult and you may get a tougher texture in the final product.Additionally, refrigerating the dough up to a certain point will firm up the fats in the recipe (butter, etc), which will make the dough less mushy and will making rolling out the dough evenly a bit easier. Unless the dough is so firm it becomes brittle, refrigeration will make the dough less fragile in most cases.Perhaps less important, the moisture levels may become a bit more consistent throughout the dough as well.  <sep>  Q: Why should I rest gingerbread dough? A: In most wheat-based recipes, gluten strands are formed while you work the dough. If you don't rest the dough, rolling can be more difficult and you may get a tougher texture in the final product 
Output: How long should I let it rest?
CONTEXT: I've never used bhut jolokias but I love spicy vegetable oil. DO NOT just throw the peppers in a jar of oil. Apparently this is bad. Follow the much more helpful links in the comments that follow this and make the oil properly.Once you do this you can cook pretty much anything that needs a little (or a lot) of extra heat. You said you have other peppers so it might be interesting to set up a few jars with different pepper combos.Bonus: if what I've heard of these peppers is correct, you can probably make a low grade mace this way.If you're looking for something to do right away, I'd mix a very small piece in some melty cheese and throw it on some chips, burritos, pizza, or anything really. Spicy cheese rocks.Good luck and enjoy.  <sep>  Q: What can I do with Bhut Jolokia's? A: Follow the much more helpful links in the comments that follow this and make the oil properly  Q: I'm growing some Bhut Jolokia's (world hottest pepper aka ghost pepper) amongst other hot peppers.###Do you have any recommendations what I can do with them? A: you can cook pretty much anything that needs a little (or a lot) of extra heat 
Output: I picked one off the plant last night. I'm looking for something other that hot sauce or chili. What do you recommend?
CONTEXT: It sounds like the one you got may not have been of good quality. I don't remember them being terribly expensive ($40?), so I'd take yours back. If you get a good one, it should last you for years and years, so don't be afraid to invest a little. Your new one should NOT be splintering. And don't put your new one in the dishwasher.  <sep>  Q: Why is my bamboo cutting board shedding splinters? A: It sounds like the one you got may not have been of good quality  Q: Is there a way to clean them off? A: don't put your new one in the dishwasher 
Output: How should I clean it?
CONTEXT: You can add quite a lot of tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes. I think I'd just reduce the soup down once it was made or add carrots. Carrot flavour really complements tomato soup and many tomato soups recipes require carrots. The starch will then help you thicken the soup.  <sep>  Q: How can I get a thicker soup from watery tomatoes? A: reduce the soup down  Q: Can I use tomato paste? A: You can add quite a lot of tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes 
Output: How much should I add?
CONTEXT: You can add quite a lot of tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes. I think I'd just reduce the soup down once it was made or add carrots. Carrot flavour really complements tomato soup and many tomato soups recipes require carrots. The starch will then help you thicken the soup.  <sep>  Q: How to get a thicker soup from watery tomatoes? A: I'd just reduce the soup down once it was made  Q: I don't have the time for that is there an ingredient that would thicken it? A: tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes  Q: Do you have any other suggestions? A: he starch will then help you thicken the soup 
Output: Is that the only vegetable that would help thicken it?
CONTEXT: Assuming you didn't do some kind of "flavor injection" treatment, there is absolutely no reason why one part of a bird would taste radically different from another. I'm going to go with "Bad Duck."Cooking the bird slowly seriously reduces the possibility of a "hot spot" causing some kind of local taste variance. Breast meat will become overdone at the point where dark meat is still tasty, but that wouldn't explain smell or taste, and unpleasant smells are almost always related to bacterial issues.If it was discolored, it could have been local bruising, which would cause some taste issues, but, again, wouldn't explain the smell.  <sep>  Q: What happened to my duck? A: If it was discolored, it could have been local bruising, which would cause some taste issues 
Output: I had a duck in the oven later I found that the duck was foul smelling and tasting why would this happen?
CONTEXT: Assuming you didn't do some kind of "flavor injection" treatment, there is absolutely no reason why one part of a bird would taste radically different from another. I'm going to go with "Bad Duck."Cooking the bird slowly seriously reduces the possibility of a "hot spot" causing some kind of local taste variance. Breast meat will become overdone at the point where dark meat is still tasty, but that wouldn't explain smell or taste, and unpleasant smells are almost always related to bacterial issues.If it was discolored, it could have been local bruising, which would cause some taste issues, but, again, wouldn't explain the smell.  <sep>  Q: I tied cooking a duck and the smell was terrible, what happened? A: I'm going to go with "Bad Duck  Q: My wife complained about the horrible taste of the breast, while I was happily eating the leg, wouldn't it all tast bad? A: Breast meat will become overdone at the point where dark meat is still tasty, but that wouldn't explain smell or taste, and unpleasant smells are almost always related to bacterial issues  Q: I tried cooking it a low temperature, but for a longer time, was this wrong? A: Cooking the bird slowly seriously reduces the possibility of a "hot spot" causing some kind of local taste variance 
Output: I did not turn the duck, should I have?
CONTEXT: I have seen this happening more than once. While I don't know the whole theory behind it, each time it happened, there was something just below the hole, let's call it "the lump". What I think happens is that the lump is too heavy. When the batter below it tries to rise, it doesn't have the strength to push up the lump. This could be combined with differences in heat transfer throughout the batter vs. on the batter-lump transition in preventing rising (I am certain they exist, but I don't know whether they have an effect at all). The result is a hole where the batter didn't rise, surrounded by nicely risen batter. As to where the lump comes from: you say "chocolate and pear cake". If you have pear pieces in the batter, right under the surface, they can do this. I have certainly seen it happen when the recipe includes fruit pieces in the batter. If there are no pear pieces, my second guess is badly dissolved flour. The directions for this type of cake normally include folding the whites very gently, and generally erring on the side of too little whisking. This could contribute to uneven batter texture, resulting in lumps. In the second case, the cake may have some less-than-pleasant pieces, but will still be mostly good. If it is fruit, the holes are purely a cosmetic problem. So not much harm done either way, unless you are shooting for a prize at a baking competition.  <sep>  Q: I baked a chocolate and pear cake whose batter is made with yolks, sugar, butter, melted chocolate and amaretti, flour and baking powder and whisked whites. It was (not very evenly) divided in two layers, sandwiching a layer of pear pieces pre-cooked in rum.### My question is: what are the holes due to? A: I have seen this happening more than once. While I don't know the whole theory behind it, each time it happened, there was something just below the hole, let's call it "the lump  Q: Uneven division of batter? A: What I think happens is that the lump is too heavy. When the batter below it tries to rise, it doesn't have the strength to push up the lump  Q: How can this be prevented A: folding the whites very gently, and generally erring on the side of too little whisking 
Output: how do you fold the whites?
CONTEXT: I have seen this happening more than once. While I don't know the whole theory behind it, each time it happened, there was something just below the hole, let's call it "the lump". What I think happens is that the lump is too heavy. When the batter below it tries to rise, it doesn't have the strength to push up the lump. This could be combined with differences in heat transfer throughout the batter vs. on the batter-lump transition in preventing rising (I am certain they exist, but I don't know whether they have an effect at all). The result is a hole where the batter didn't rise, surrounded by nicely risen batter. As to where the lump comes from: you say "chocolate and pear cake". If you have pear pieces in the batter, right under the surface, they can do this. I have certainly seen it happen when the recipe includes fruit pieces in the batter. If there are no pear pieces, my second guess is badly dissolved flour. The directions for this type of cake normally include folding the whites very gently, and generally erring on the side of too little whisking. This could contribute to uneven batter texture, resulting in lumps. In the second case, the cake may have some less-than-pleasant pieces, but will still be mostly good. If it is fruit, the holes are purely a cosmetic problem. So not much harm done either way, unless you are shooting for a prize at a baking competition.  <sep>  Q: I baked a cake and it has holes in it why? A: each time it happened, there was something just below the hole, let's call it "the lump  Q: Was it because the batter was uneven? A: What I think happens is that the lump is too heavy  Q: Could it be uneven rising? A: When the batter below it tries to rise, it doesn't have the strength to push up the lump  Q: How could this be prevented? A: folding the whites very gently, and generally erring on the side of too little whisking 
Output: Anything else?
CONTEXT: They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there. Mind you, the more aromatic and subtle parts of the flavor will dissipate over time. The sugar absorbs water, giving the combination a very low water activity, meaning there's little water available for microorganisms to use in growth. As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil.  <sep>  Q: How long is sugar (mixed with minor ingredients) good for? A: They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there  Q: I mixed them over a year ago, would it still be good? A: As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil 
Output: Some I mixed with lemon/orange zest, will that pose a problem?
CONTEXT: They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there. Mind you, the more aromatic and subtle parts of the flavor will dissipate over time. The sugar absorbs water, giving the combination a very low water activity, meaning there's little water available for microorganisms to use in growth. As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil.  <sep>  Q: How long is sugar (mixed with minor ingredients) good for? A: They're good pretty much forever 
Output: What if they are mixed with lemon zest?
CONTEXT: Browning your beef with some flour adds depth of flavor. The flour will act as a thickener, and by coating the meat with it you won't have problems with it clumping and getting little flour balls in your stew. However, unless you are browning the meat before adding to the cooker I would recommend you leave it out as uncooked flour might give your end dish a raw flour flavor. You can thicken it up at the end if you like with a cornstarch slurry.  <sep>  Q: Do I need to coat beef in flour mixture for slow cooked stew? A: Browning your beef with some flour adds depth of flavor. The flour will act as a thickener  Q: do you have any other tips for a good stew? A: You can thicken it up at the end if you like with a cornstarch slurry 
Output: What if I don't want my stew that thick?
CONTEXT: Venison is, generally, an extremely lean meat. This means it responds well to two cooking methods: very very fast and very very hot (grilling, perhaps roasting with a lot of basting, or lard the meat first), or very very slow and moist (braising). This is of course dependent on the cut; loin is best grilled, shoulder is best braised (due to the connective tissue), leg is best roasted.I wouldn't use plain water as a braising liquid. 50/50 water and red wine, or stock and wine, or just stock... cider would be lovely, so would various juices.  <sep>  Q: How do I get good results with marinaded venison?###I had some deer ragout and let it marinade one day in wine, brandy and with some spices. ###Then I added some fresh vegetables, cold water and put the heat on. Let it simmer for a couple of hours. The result was OK, but not great (and don't we all aspire for greatness?)###How can I improve on this technique? A: This is of course dependent on the cut; loin is best grilled, shoulder is best braised (due to the connective tissue), leg is best roasted 
Output: oh okay###Should I have pan fried the meat first?
CONTEXT: Cincinnati Chili often has cardamom, along with cinnamon and cocoa. Cardamom is used in savory and sweet foods all over the world, not just in India. If you have reason to want to try this particular recipe, then try the recipe as written. There are thousands of beloved recipes for all kinds of chili. There is no reason to say, "That one looks good, I'll do it just like that but omit a certain ingredient 'cause it makes me nervous." Your friend's advice is a bit odd to me because Garam Masala usually contains cardamom (sometimes black, green and brown)My advice is to either try the recipe as written, or find another with which you're more comfortable.Or come up with your own. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to chili.BTW, I love cardamom in savory. I make a Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) that I crave if I haven't had it for a while. It wouldn't be right without cardamom.  <sep>  Q: Is it a good idea to use cardamom in chili?###I am preparing a chili for a contest. The recipe calls for cardamom (along with chili powder and cumin). I have never cooked with it before.### From my research, it seems this spice is used more commonly with Indian cuisine. I do love Indian food. In fact, a good Indian friend at work tells me he does use cardamom, but most usually for sweets. A: Cincinnati Chili often has cardamom, along with cinnamon and cocoa. Cardamom is used in savory and sweet foods all over the world, not just in India  Q: But I wonder if the combination of cardamom and chili powder (and possibly cloves) will make my beef chili work.### Has anyone used this spice for anything other than sweets? A: I love cardamom in savory. I make a Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup (Pho) that I crave if I haven't had it for a while. It wouldn't be right without cardamom 
Output: oh. thats good to know.###Does anyone have strong feelings about using it or omitting it in a beef chili?
CONTEXT: With online meat shopping in the UK you have to go with the reputation of the source, there's no grading system which you can refer to. Top end butchers and grocery stores carry top end beef, and most of the time you do get what you pay for. Many supermarket chains have premium labels, ie Tesco Finest and Sainsbury's Taste The Difference, which are definitely much better than their regular stuff, but I think the best mainstream grocery store premium brand for meat is Coop. At the end of the day there's no substitute for getting your own eyes on the meat you are buying, so I would recommend you try local butcher shops. There's still plenty of them around in the UK, and the quality varies dramatically. There are some that will pawn off legs of lamb that are about to turn, and others which control their entire supply chain and have some of the best meat in the world. You just have to try a few and see.  <sep>  Q: As a consumer in the UK, how can I choose well marbled beef? A: With online meat shopping in the UK you have to go with the reputation of the source  Q: Does the marbling make the meat greasy? A: I would recommend you try local butcher shops  Q: I love a good steak, what cut is best? A: most of the time you do get what you pay for  Q: If I buy online will they trim the meat as well as if I bought it locally? A: there's no grading system which you can refer to 
Output: What's the best way to cook a steak?
CONTEXT: I'm specifically answering your question "Is it okay to use a microwave in convection mode without the turntable?" -- Yes.Your own answer points out the reality that if a pan is too large then the turn table will simply hit the sides of the microwave oven and then stop turning. There is nothing wrong with this. There is nothing wrong or damaging to have a metal tin touch the metal sides of your oven.How was your baked items bottom? If you can sit your tin up so there is air flow under your tin, then you will improve the baking efficiency and it will bake more evenly.CAUTION: If anyone else is reading this question and wondering about their own machine, then you really need to take caution about the "convention only" mode. You have to make sure there are NO microwaves in this mode or else your metal will conduct and you could have a serious explosion or break your microwave oven.  <sep>  Q: Is it okay to use a microwave in convection mode without the turntable? A: There is nothing wrong or damaging to have a metal tin touch the metal sides of your oven 
Output: What is a damaging situation for my microwave ?
CONTEXT: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot. I cook quite a lot of Japanese style dishes, and as far as I can tell the rice is cooked in the same way as any other.For myself, I've done it in good "induction-able" steel pots, as well as huge (navy galley) aluminium pots, and a couple of low-quality stainless steel things too. They're all fine.Normally, as soon as the pot is at/near boiling, turn the heat down to a low setting and leave it in the pot until it's ready. Then take it off the heat, but leave it covered (don't peek) for another five minutes.Generally, once you've added the water, you put the lid on. You only start the timer when it's boiled and you turn it down, though. That's probably why a glass lid is better, so you can see the boiling. It's not critical to the process, though.  <sep>  Q: Do I need a specific pot to cook Japanese-style rice? A: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot. I cook quite a lot of Japanese style dishes, and as far as I can tell the rice is cooked in the same way as any other 
Output: Do you suggest a certain method?
CONTEXT: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot. I cook quite a lot of Japanese style dishes, and as far as I can tell the rice is cooked in the same way as any other.For myself, I've done it in good "induction-able" steel pots, as well as huge (navy galley) aluminium pots, and a couple of low-quality stainless steel things too. They're all fine.Normally, as soon as the pot is at/near boiling, turn the heat down to a low setting and leave it in the pot until it's ready. Then take it off the heat, but leave it covered (don't peek) for another five minutes.Generally, once you've added the water, you put the lid on. You only start the timer when it's boiled and you turn it down, though. That's probably why a glass lid is better, so you can see the boiling. It's not critical to the process, though.  <sep>  Q: Do I need a specific pot to cook Japanese-style rice? A: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot  Q: So, from my understanding, there's like a minimum wait time when boiling, and then you pretty much just leave the lid on for a certain amount of time for it to cook. Am I doing something wrong? A: Normally, as soon as the pot is at/near boiling, turn the heat down to a low setting and leave it in the pot until it's ready  Q: What should be the total recommend cooking time for the rice? A: You only start the timer when it's boiled and you turn it down 
Output: I also used Nishiki short-grained rice when I did mine, is that a good choice?
CONTEXT: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot. I cook quite a lot of Japanese style dishes, and as far as I can tell the rice is cooked in the same way as any other.For myself, I've done it in good "induction-able" steel pots, as well as huge (navy galley) aluminium pots, and a couple of low-quality stainless steel things too. They're all fine.Normally, as soon as the pot is at/near boiling, turn the heat down to a low setting and leave it in the pot until it's ready. Then take it off the heat, but leave it covered (don't peek) for another five minutes.Generally, once you've added the water, you put the lid on. You only start the timer when it's boiled and you turn it down, though. That's probably why a glass lid is better, so you can see the boiling. It's not critical to the process, though.  <sep>  Q: Do I need a specific pot to cook Japanese-style rice? A: In my experience, rice can be cooked in any pot  Q: So how can I cook Japanese Style rice ? A: I cook quite a lot of Japanese style dishes, and as far as I can tell the rice is cooked in the same way as any other 
Output: Should I add any special ingredients to it ?
CONTEXT: There's no particular reason you couldn't prepare a stock with something other than water, but it's the equivalent of buying a ream of heavy pink paper, rather than plain white photocopy paper. If that's the effect you really want, great. The thing is, stock is meant to be as boring as plain white photocopy paper -- it is a foundation for other things, versatile and effective, subtly enhancing without overwhelming the dish. For your beer idea, for example, I would cook down a couple bottles and add some stock to it. That way, the rest of my batch of stock would be useful for other recipes that don't use beer.Note that stock may be boring but shouldn't be flavorless; stock still should taste good. If your stock was flavorless, try upping the amount of meat, veggies, and herbs compared to bones. Also, bear in mind that stock should not contain salt (you will likely reduce the stock at some point). The lack of salt, however, will deaden the flavor. When you are ready to use the stock, be sure to add a pinch of salt.  <sep>  Q: Can I use other liquid than water when making stock? A: There's no particular reason you couldn't prepare a stock with something other than water  Q: Would it be weird to use lager? A: For your beer idea, for example, I would cook down a couple bottles and add some stock to it 
Output: Do you know if anyone has ever tried it?
CONTEXT: Unless you're straining the soup, I'd assume that the whole vs. cracked isn't going to be helpful in removing them, although I will admit that I can't recall seeing a recipe that called for whole peppercorns that didn't require cracking them.Part of the reason for whole pepercorns is the surface area -- if you crack it, you'll create more surface area, and for the same amount of pepper, there'd be more pepper flavor.It's also possible that there's a difference between the chemicals available in the outer hull of the peppercorn vs. the middle, but I don't know how you'd compare, simply because the cracked pepper would be more overpowering.  <sep>  Q: Why whole peppercorns in recipes? A: I'd assume that the whole vs. cracked isn't going to be helpful in removing them  Q: Why not crack them to use less? A: Part of the reason for whole pepercorns is the surface area -- if you crack it, you'll create more surface area, and for the same amount of pepper, there'd be more pepper flavor 
Output: How do you know how much to use for the amount of pepper flavor you want?
CONTEXT: Unless you're straining the soup, I'd assume that the whole vs. cracked isn't going to be helpful in removing them, although I will admit that I can't recall seeing a recipe that called for whole peppercorns that didn't require cracking them.Part of the reason for whole pepercorns is the surface area -- if you crack it, you'll create more surface area, and for the same amount of pepper, there'd be more pepper flavor.It's also possible that there's a difference between the chemicals available in the outer hull of the peppercorn vs. the middle, but I don't know how you'd compare, simply because the cracked pepper would be more overpowering.  <sep>  Q: Why whole peppercorns? A: Part of the reason for whole pepercorns is the surface area  Q: Is there anything else you can tell me about the surface area? A: if you crack it, you'll create more surface area, and for the same amount of pepper, there'd be more pepper flavor 
Output: Anything else you can tell me about it?
CONTEXT: Probably not. Cans are generally marked at point of filling, not at point of manufacturingThe plastic liner looks plastic'y in all cases, it's very hard to tell. Epoxy is harder than other plastics, but there are epoxies that are BPA free anywayAluminium cans are more likely have a epoxy liner that will give off a trace of BPAMany steel cans do not use epoxy or other BPA plasticsHaving said that the tested BPA release from a can is 100's of times lower than the recommended maximum daily dose. So in theory there is nothing to really worry aboutThe common sense answer is, if epoxy dissolved into the cans contents they wouldn't use it would they. The whole reason it's there is to stop the contents 'eating' the can  <sep>  Q: Is there a definitive way to know if a tin can is lined with BPA? A: Probably not. Cans are generally marked at point of filling, not at point of manufacturing  Q: Is there something obvious from the appearance of the inside of the can? A: The plastic liner looks plastic'y in all cases, it's very hard to tell. Epoxy is harder than other plastics, but there are epoxies that are BPA free anyway 
Output: Can the place of manufacture/packaging give an indication?
CONTEXT: Probably not. Cans are generally marked at point of filling, not at point of manufacturingThe plastic liner looks plastic'y in all cases, it's very hard to tell. Epoxy is harder than other plastics, but there are epoxies that are BPA free anywayAluminium cans are more likely have a epoxy liner that will give off a trace of BPAMany steel cans do not use epoxy or other BPA plasticsHaving said that the tested BPA release from a can is 100's of times lower than the recommended maximum daily dose. So in theory there is nothing to really worry aboutThe common sense answer is, if epoxy dissolved into the cans contents they wouldn't use it would they. The whole reason it's there is to stop the contents 'eating' the can  <sep>  Q: Is there a definitive way to know if a tin can is lined with BPA? A: Probably not. Cans are generally marked at point of filling, not at point of manufacturing 
Output: Is there any sign of BPA just from looking at the inside of the can?
CONTEXT: I'd say freeze nearly all of them uncooked and bake when ready. That way they go through only one cooking and maintain the fresh lasagna taste/feel.The sauce and and the cheese will freeze ok. Mozzarella is a pretty sensitive cheese and once it's been baked, it's not going to hold as well when thawed and re-warmed. In my experience it gets gummy and the fat runs off. You have much better chance of enjoying a good meal with the cheese frozen raw.Unfortunately, your noodles will likely take the hardest hit, but will likely fare better than going through two heat cycles.The ground beef and sausage will also fare better that way.The reason I suggested freezing MOST and not all, is that there are times when you're behind the 8-ball, hungry, and don't have the time to bake the sucker, and even ponder settling for dog-food. At that point having a silver bullet in the freezer is a bonus ;) and you'll be ok with inferior lasagna.  <sep>  Q: Should homemade lasagna be frozen cooked or uncooked? A: I'd say freeze nearly all of them uncooked and bake when ready  Q: Can you freeze the no boil noodles if you haven't baked them? A: Unfortunately, your noodles will likely take the hardest hit, but will likely fare better than going through two heat cycles 
Output: Will it affect the ricotta or fresh mozzarella to be frozen without baking?
CONTEXT: I'd say freeze nearly all of them uncooked and bake when ready. That way they go through only one cooking and maintain the fresh lasagna taste/feel.The sauce and and the cheese will freeze ok. Mozzarella is a pretty sensitive cheese and once it's been baked, it's not going to hold as well when thawed and re-warmed. In my experience it gets gummy and the fat runs off. You have much better chance of enjoying a good meal with the cheese frozen raw.Unfortunately, your noodles will likely take the hardest hit, but will likely fare better than going through two heat cycles.The ground beef and sausage will also fare better that way.The reason I suggested freezing MOST and not all, is that there are times when you're behind the 8-ball, hungry, and don't have the time to bake the sucker, and even ponder settling for dog-food. At that point having a silver bullet in the freezer is a bonus ;) and you'll be ok with inferior lasagna.  <sep>  Q: Should homemade lasagna be frozen cooked or uncooked? A: I'd say freeze nearly all of them uncooked and bake when ready 
Output: Does it matter what type of noodle you use?
CONTEXT: Wrapping food in plastic wrap before refrigerating has a few obvious benefits:1) keeps the food from drying out in the fridge.2) prevents odors (garlic, onions, fish, etc.) from transferring between the item in question and everything else in the fridge.3) keeps crumbs, extraneous particles from falling into the food. If there were a lot of mold/microbe life already proliferating in the other refrigerated goodies, it might even serve to slow down slightly their penetration into your new leftover food on intra-fridge air currents (...ovbviously I'm reaching here)But no, you don't have to use the plastic wrap; it's just a custom.  <sep>  Q: Do I need to seal the food with food wrap before put them in the fridge?###I've always seen friends putting leftover, cooked food in the fridge with food wrap. ### I asked them why they are doing it and they don't even know why they are doing it. ###It is necessary to put just cooked food in the fridge with food wrap? A: Wrapping food in plastic wrap before refrigerating has a few obvious benefits  Q: such as? A: 1) keeps the food from drying out in the fridge.2) prevents odors (garlic, onions, fish, etc.) from transferring between the item in question and everything else in the fridge  Q: I see. ###So you recommend sealing it with food wrap? A: But no, you don't have to use the plastic wrap; it's just a custom. 
Output: what do you suggest?
CONTEXT: Wrapping food in plastic wrap before refrigerating has a few obvious benefits:1) keeps the food from drying out in the fridge.2) prevents odors (garlic, onions, fish, etc.) from transferring between the item in question and everything else in the fridge.3) keeps crumbs, extraneous particles from falling into the food. If there were a lot of mold/microbe life already proliferating in the other refrigerated goodies, it might even serve to slow down slightly their penetration into your new leftover food on intra-fridge air currents (...ovbviously I'm reaching here)But no, you don't have to use the plastic wrap; it's just a custom.  <sep>  Q: Do I need to seal the food with food wrap before put them in the fridge? A: Wrapping food in plastic wrap before refrigerating has a few obvious benefits:1) keeps the food from drying out in the fridge  Q: What are benefits of wrapping food in plastic wrap besides keeping food moist? A: prevents odors (garlic, onions, fish, etc.) from transferring between the item in question and everything else in the fridge  Q: It is necessary to put just cooked food in the fridge with food wrap? A: you don't have to use the plastic wrap; it's just a custom  Q: Are there any other benefits of using food wrap? A: keeps crumbs, extraneous particles from falling into the food. If there were a lot of mold/microbe life already proliferating in the other refrigerated goodies 
Output: Are there any times when plastic wrap should be avoided for food?
CONTEXT: Orange and lemon cakes are classics, so there shouldn't be any problem making those layers. I'm not entirely sure how you'd go about making the others, but there should be a way to incorporate fruit puree into cake batter so that the cakes still rise and set.Blueberry, blackberry and raspberry can all be added whole or slightly chopped into a cake (think blueberry muffins), although they do make it moister so you'd want to be careful it doesn't end up too wet. This might work for kiwi and strawberry but I've never tried it with anything like those.You might need a bit of food colouring if you want to emphasise the visual aspects of rainbow layers.  <sep>  Q: Would a fruit cocktail flavoured cake work? A: Orange and lemon cakes are classics  Q: What other idea do you have on baking cakes? A: I'm not entirely sure how you'd go about making the others, but there should be a way to incorporate fruit puree into cake batter so that the cakes still rise and set 
Output: Do you have any idea on baking Cinderella princess cake?
CONTEXT: Just an idea... I've had problems making foam because of hard/basic tap water (a lot of chalk in the water) - making frape though, not garlic foam:) Foam will more easily form in soft water as you can easily test with a piece of soap. If you have hard tap water you could try using boiled water (some of the chalk in the water will react and leave a residue on the bottom of the pot) or bottled water with pH 7 (neutral). Another idea would be to add just enough acid for neutralisation but I imagine that could be a bit tricky and you'd risk the milk curdling so I wouldn't recommend it.  <sep>  Q: This is my first time making a foam using soy lecithin but I want to know why there was not enough foam? A: Just an idea... I've had problems making foam because of hard/basic tap water (a lot of chalk in the water 
Output: How much foam should I expect?
CONTEXT: Just an idea... I've had problems making foam because of hard/basic tap water (a lot of chalk in the water) - making frape though, not garlic foam:) Foam will more easily form in soft water as you can easily test with a piece of soap. If you have hard tap water you could try using boiled water (some of the chalk in the water will react and leave a residue on the bottom of the pot) or bottled water with pH 7 (neutral). Another idea would be to add just enough acid for neutralisation but I imagine that could be a bit tricky and you'd risk the milk curdling so I wouldn't recommend it.  <sep>  Q: Why was there not enough foam in my garlic foam with soy lecithin? A: Just an idea... I've had problems making foam because of hard/basic tap water (a lot of chalk in the water) - making frape though, not garlic foam  Q: This was my first attempt at making a foam using soy lecithin do you think that will help? A: If you have hard tap water you could try using boiled water (some of the chalk in the water will react and leave a residue on the bottom of the pot) or bottled water with pH 7 (neutral 
Output: I got a bit of foam on top but there wasnt a lot of it. It felt like a waste of a lot of milk. How much foam should I be expecting?
CONTEXT: For protection against heat, you can stabalize the milk with starches. (eg, a white sauce made with milk won't curdle, even if you boil it). I unfortunately don't know how much you'd have to add, and of course, it'll end up affecting the texture of your soup).For soups, you're likely better off making a corn starch/milk slurry before adding the milk, so you don't have to cook it like you would flour to get rid of the raw flour taste.You may also want to consider the heat that you're cooking the soup at -- you likely want a low simmer, not a full boil.  <sep>  Q: If I'm using milk as an ingredient in soup, how can I prevent it from curdling? A: For protection against heat, you can stabalize the milk with starches. (eg, a white sauce made with milk won't curdle, even if you boil it 
Output: Many chicken stock based soups use milk, but they curdle. How can I offset this?
CONTEXT: For what it's worth, I read once that you should briefly soak seitan in a bowl, covered in boiled water, to soften it up before using it. I have tried this, and it really does make a difference in the final texture. I typically cut it into cubes, soak it for about 10-15 minutes, then drain it and proceeded as normal for the recipe.  <sep>  Q: How to keep baked seitan from being too tough? A: I read once that you should briefly soak seitan in a bowl, covered in boiled water, to soften it up before using it  Q: How long should I soak it? A: I typically cut it into cubes, soak it for about 10-15 minutes 
Output: What about soaking it in broth instead?
CONTEXT: For what it's worth, I read once that you should briefly soak seitan in a bowl, covered in boiled water, to soften it up before using it. I have tried this, and it really does make a difference in the final texture. I typically cut it into cubes, soak it for about 10-15 minutes, then drain it and proceeded as normal for the recipe.  <sep>  Q: How to keep baked seitan from being too tough?### A: For what it's worth, I read once that you should briefly soak seitan in a bowl, covered in boiled water, to soften it up before using it  Q: how to make soft? A: I typically cut it into cubes, soak it for about 10-15 minutes 
Output: where is it better to cook it?
CONTEXT: Caffeine is bitter, tea isn't too bitter because as you mentioned it's only got 40mg of caffeine. If you then triple the amount in there it's going to taste that way. Try adding 3 tea bags to your cup and I'm certain it'll taste just as bitter.Energy drinks have copious amounts of sweeteners added hence why they don't taste like caffeine. If you are hell bent on more caffeine without the associated bitterness but not adding sugar maybe a sweetener like stevia would be the way forward...  <sep>  Q: Why does caffeine taste bitter when added to tea? A: Caffeine is bitter 
Output: Why doesn't caffeine that is already in the tea or in an energy drink taste bitter?
CONTEXT: Caffeine is bitter, tea isn't too bitter because as you mentioned it's only got 40mg of caffeine. If you then triple the amount in there it's going to taste that way. Try adding 3 tea bags to your cup and I'm certain it'll taste just as bitter.Energy drinks have copious amounts of sweeteners added hence why they don't taste like caffeine. If you are hell bent on more caffeine without the associated bitterness but not adding sugar maybe a sweetener like stevia would be the way forward...  <sep>  Q: Why does caffeine taste bitter when added to tea?###Black tea contains about 40 mg of caffeine. When adding 80 mg of caffeine powder, the tea tastes bitter.###Why doesn't caffeine that is already in the tea or in an energy drink taste bitter A: Caffeine is bitter  Q: how should caffeine be added to drinkable fluids so it has no taste? A: If you are hell bent on more caffeine without the associated bitterness but not adding sugar maybe a sweetener like stevia would be the way forward 
Output: yeah. that might work###any other suggestions you may have
CONTEXT: It really comes down to taste. In this usage, you're treating sauerkraut like a condiment so there's not really a "correct" answer.. A lot of hot dog places have traditions - for instance, Nathan's Famous hot dogs (the original "Coney Island" hot dog) uses these combinations with kraut:-Sauerkraut, spicey brown mustard (New York style)-Thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, swiss cheese (Reuben style)A famous hot dog maker in Pennsylvania, Yocco's Famous Dogs, uses sauerkraut and a thin bean chili combination to make their hot dogs.The sauerkraut will often be very strong tasting, but not as "funky" as kimchi. It pairs well with a lot of different foods, usually other strong flavors (either strong tart like the spicey mustard, or strong sweet like the thousand island dressing or sweet relish).Personally, I just eat sauerkraut with a fork. But if I have it on a dog, I pile it on with dill relish, country style dijon mustard, a dash of sriracha, and some diced onion. I recommend not kissing anyone for awhile after eating.  <sep>  Q: Sauerkraut for hot dogs A: It really comes down to taste. In this usage, you're treating sauerkraut like a condiment so there's not really a "correct" answer  Q: Would you serve anything else with it? A: Personally, I just eat sauerkraut with a fork 
Output: would you wash it before eating?
CONTEXT: The easiest way to tell if you've over stirred muffins, quick breads or cakes is the texture when it's baked.Correct, and it's all even. Over stirred, and you'll have a series of larger bubbles in the cake, called 'tunneling', where it looks like worms have burrowed their way through your cake or muffin.Stirring develops gluten, which is essential to trap in bubbles for most yeast breads, and to give it a little bit of chew -- but not something that you want in a typical quick bread. (muffins, cake, etc.)  <sep>  Q: Why does over-stirring the muffin mixture result in tough muffins? A: Stirring develops gluten, which is essential to trap in bubbles for most yeast breads, and to give it a little bit of chew -- but not something that you want in a typical quick bread 
Output: In muffin recipes, the instructions often say to stir the mixture till "just combined", what exactly does this mean?
CONTEXT: Bleach is your best bet. Scrub it with a long-handled scrub brush and either liquid bleach or Ajax and water. Let it soak a bit before rinsing it out. Since it's stainless steel, the bleach won't do it any harm and will kill off any organics growing on it.In my experience, the pink stuff is a mold, not flouride.  <sep>  Q: What is a thorough way to clean my dish rack? A: Scrub it with a long-handled scrub brush and either liquid bleach or Ajax and water 
Output: We've had it for about 6 months now and I'm noticing pink mold...will it remove the mold?
CONTEXT: Bleach is your best bet. Scrub it with a long-handled scrub brush and either liquid bleach or Ajax and water. Let it soak a bit before rinsing it out. Since it's stainless steel, the bleach won't do it any harm and will kill off any organics growing on it.In my experience, the pink stuff is a mold, not flouride.  <sep>  Q: Any suggestions on how to clean my dish rack? A: Scrub it with a long-handled scrub brush and either liquid bleach or Ajax and water  Q: Will the Ajax scratch the stainless steel? A: Since it's stainless steel, the bleach won't do it any harm 
Output: Should I clean it often?
CONTEXT: I would keep the one that you are eating the next day out. I would then freeze the rest of them. If you like them warm, you could freeze them wrapped in foil. Before eating pop them in a toaster oven until gently warmed through. If not I'd freeze individually until solid then put in a bag to prevent your frozen bagels from sticking together, then thaw overnight (if eating in the morning) or in the morning (if eating for a mid-day meal) to eat.  <sep>  Q: I make six bagles at a time to eat during the week; what is the best way to store them? A: I would keep the one that you are eating the next day out. I would then freeze the rest of them 
Output: What will maintain the best quality overall?
CONTEXT: I would keep the one that you are eating the next day out. I would then freeze the rest of them. If you like them warm, you could freeze them wrapped in foil. Before eating pop them in a toaster oven until gently warmed through. If not I'd freeze individually until solid then put in a bag to prevent your frozen bagels from sticking together, then thaw overnight (if eating in the morning) or in the morning (if eating for a mid-day meal) to eat.  <sep>  Q: what is the best way to store bagels? A: I would keep the one that you are eating the next day out. I would then freeze the rest of them  Q: they are the best while fresh and im not going to make them daily. how long do they stay good while frozen? A: If you like them warm, you could freeze them wrapped in foil. Before eating pop them in a toaster oven until gently warmed through 
Output: but any idea how long they will last in the freezer?
CONTEXT: I'd suggest skinless bone-in chicken thighs, as they have plenty of fat and collagen to keep them moist and tasty. I've cooked them in French-style wine-based stews, not to mention cacciatorre, for 2-3 hours before now and they just fall off the bone. It is virtually impossible to overcook them, unless you boil them mercilessly for hours. Just get a nice gentle simmer going - not only will this make the meat tender, but it will improve the flavour of the tomato sauce as well.Do not use chicken breast - it is far too lean.  <sep>  Q: what is a Substitution for beef (veal) in a stew? A: I'd suggest skinless bone-in chicken thighs, as they have plenty of fat and collagen to keep them moist and tasty  Q: will it takes longer to cook the stew? A: I've cooked them in French-style wine-based stews, not to mention cacciatorre, for 2-3 hours before now and they just fall off the bone 
Output: what about stewing beef?
CONTEXT: In today's modern culture and cooking style, the difference is likely unobserved.I would consider a stew less constructed than a casserole, however.While the stew would start with generally uncooked ingredients (perhaps except for browning the meat, and likely be mixed together while cooking to give a single-dish of meat, vegetables and sauce.A casserole might include some cooked ingredients, often be more properly layered and probably not mixed while cooking.  <sep>  Q: Is there a difference between Stew and Casserole? A: In today's modern culture and cooking style, the difference is likely unobserved 
Output: why is the difference unobserved?
CONTEXT: In my experience, that is completely normal and will not harm its flavor at all. You just need to warm it up before serving so that you can re-mix / emulsify your sauce / dressing. It congeals in the fridge much like any other fat will (think butter or bacon grease). Apparently, extra virgin olive oil may suffer from condensation in the bottle affecting the flavor. It may also turn cloudy. But in general, you should be fine. Even if it does go bad, it should just affect the flavor and not be harmful, just gross. So if it tastes bad, toss it. Otherwise you're fine. Note: I'm just talking about the oil going rancid, not anything else you might mix with it.  <sep>  Q: Is it okay to refrigerate olive oil? A: In my experience, that is completely normal and will not harm its flavor at all. You just need to warm it up before serving so that you can re-mix / emulsify your sauce / dressing 
Output: I read that it was be stored for up to 3 months, is that true?