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CONTEXT: A good quality ($20 or so) sweet Port, Madeira, or Sherry could be lovely, and add a delicious flavor note of its own. Make sure it's something that tastes good by itself, with a flavor that appeals to you, complimenting a piece of cake.Note that these are so-called "fortified wines" â they are distilled to a higher alcohol content. Historically, this was done to achieve a long shelf-life without preservatives, so they're more like spirits. Unlike regular "corked" wines, an opened bottle of fortified wine can last a long time, so the cork is made as a stopper that can be easily resealed.I don't think you'd get good results with a moscato or such. I also wouldn't skimp and buy a cheap (e.g.: Taylor) bottle of Port â that would be like using cheap, imitation vanilla extract! Spending $30 to get a high-quality flavor that you enjoy, is money well spent.This kind of wine typically comes in both sweet and dry variants. If you're making an entrÃ©e sauce, you probably want a dry wine. For fruitcake, be sure to select a sweet variety. Sometimes, they're not specifically labeled "dry" or "sweet", so you need to read how it's described the label, or ask your vintner for a recommendation.  <sep>  Q: Can I soak dried fruit in sweet wine instead of liqueur for use in fruitcakes? A: A good quality ($20 or so) sweet Port, Madeira, or Sherry could be lovely, and add a delicious flavor note of its own  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How to tart fruits react to wine, like pineapple for example?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Yes, you can roast the beans some more. However the results will probably not be great. Roasting results in quite a bit of smoke. If you are going low tech, I would do it in a wok in a very well ventilated area. It's pretty easy to set off smoke detectors. A stove top with a range hood might be good enough if you have a particularly good range hood. Outside with the wok on a BBQ is probably best.Roast over a low heat and stir continuously. You want to get the beans as even as possible, trying not to burn them. The beans will continue to roast after taking them off the heat. So stop one or two roast levels before the desired colour and tip your beans out into a colander and continue stirring to cool. The residual heat will cook the bean some more. To aim for a desired roast level, compare the current roast colour to your desired roast colour and maybe to a roast level chart. Google image search "coffee roast level chart". Guesstimate the roast level that is one or two levels below your desired colour to stop at.Once again there will be a lot of smoke.  <sep>  Q: How to improve the taste of sour coffee beans? A: you can roast the beans some more. However the results will probably not be great  Q: Would roasting it in the oven work the best? A: A stove top with a range hood might be good enough if you have a particularly good range hood. Outside with the wok on a BBQ is probably best  Q: How would I use a wok to roast coffee beans? A: Roast over a low heat and stir continuously. You want to get the beans as even as possible, trying not to burn them  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How hot do I get them?
Output: No
CONTEXT: For ramen, udon, and soba, it is not uncommon for Japanese restaurants to use multiple broths for layered flavors.My friend is from Yamagata in Japan and several of her favorite Udon places will make a sturdy broth with dashi as well as pork and chicken stocks. When I make noodles at home, I almost always start with dashi and fortify with chicken or pork stock. While the aroma of a good dashi is strong, often times it isn't solid enough to feel full-bodied. Try adding other stocks/broths and see where that gets you. Use neckbones and feet if you make your own pork stock.  <sep>  Q: I had delicious Udon soup at a Japanese restaurant, and my attempts to recreate have failed. what am I missing? A: Try adding other stocks/broths and see where that gets you  Q: Would you add chicken, beef, or both? A: it is not uncommon for Japanese restaurants to use multiple broths for layered flavors  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How long should it cook for?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I'm not sure I've ever seen chipotle paste called for in recipes; I searched around a bit and what I found was consistent with my experience. I saw chipotle en adobo, ground chipotle, and even whole dried chipotle. I also easily found recipes for chipotle en adobo. I don't think you'll have any trouble figuring out what to do with them.The most common way I've seen chipotles, both in grocery stores and in recipes, is chipotle en adobo. You can make your own by simmering dried chipotles in tomato paste with vinegar, garlic, onion (search for recipes if that's not specific enough). I suspect that most chipotle pastes you might find are something like this, but pureed, and possibly cooked until thicker.The other common way to use chipotles is as a powder; that's as easy as grinding them in a spice grinder. If you're using them in something that gets cooked for a decent amount of time, I'd just do this and add them, instead of making chipotle en adobo or a paste out of them. Just think of them as a spice.  <sep>  Q: What can I do with dried chipotle chillies? A: The most common way I've seen chipotles, both in grocery stores and in recipes, is chipotle en adobo  Q: How can I make a sauce with them? Any good methods? A: You can make your own by simmering dried chipotles in tomato paste with vinegar, garlic, onion (search for recipes if that's not specific enough  Q: What else could I do with a bag of dried Chipotle chillies besides sauce? All the recipes I see use chipotle paste. A: The other common way to use chipotles is as a powder; that's as easy as grinding them in a spice grinder  Q: Any other ways besides a sauce or powder that you know of? A: I'm not sure I've ever seen chipotle paste called for in recipes; I searched around a bit and what I found was consistent with my experience  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Okay then. Any other sauce making methods?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Chilis supply 2 things, chili flavor and heat. The flavor comes from the flesh while the heat comes from the seeds and especially the membrane that connects the seeds to the flesh. Ordinarily when someone wants to reduce the heat of a pepper I would suggest cutting it open and removing the seeds and membrane, however that's pretty much impossible with a dried pepper. My recommendation in this case would be to put the chipotles in whole, then remove them after cooking is done. Put the peppers in after all the other ingredients, just before simmering, then try to avoid stirring it if you can avoid it - be gentle so you don't burst the peppers open. Once the cooking is done you fish them out with a spoon and you can serve them as a side to the heat lovers if you like.  <sep>  Q: What other changes could I expect? A: when someone wants to reduce the heat of a pepper I would suggest cutting it open and removing the seeds and membrane, however that's pretty much impossible with a dried pepper  Q: I still get the flavors this way? A: The flavor comes from the flesh while the heat comes from the seeds and especially the membrane that connects the seeds to the flesh  Q: What effect does removing previously-dried peppers from a sauce have? A: that's pretty much impossible with a dried pepper  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: ok thanks
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Mesquite is a very assertive flavor that typically goes with beef, especially fatty beef.Pecan and hickory are stronger than apple, but milder than mesquite, and are great for pork or poultry, and work just fine with beef.Applewood is very flexible, a bit lighter and sweeter. It's the only one of the woods you mentioned that I would consider using with fish.Ultimately, there's no hard and fast rules - taste things and do what works for you!  <sep>  Q: How do these flavors of liquid smoke differ?###When buying liquid smoke I'm generally faced with a choice of: Hickory Apple-tree Mesquite Pecan A: Pecan and hickory are stronger than apple, but milder than mesquite, and are great for pork or poultry, and work just fine with beef  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there any way to make Apple and Mesquite stronger?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Iron is simply an element, so it cannot be destroyed by cooking (or generally temperature changes), as vitamins and other organic structures potentially can.Cooked spinach inevitably has a much lower water content, thus the relative density of all other components must increase. So gram for gram, it makes sense that cooked spinach should have a higher concentration of iron (and possibly some other things) than raw. However, the actual process of cooking does nothing to change the amount of iron.  <sep>  Q: Why would cooked spinach contain more iron than raw? A: Cooked spinach inevitably has a much lower water content, thus the relative density of all other components must increase  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Which is better to eat it raw or cooked ?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You are better off making the crumpets in advance and then reheating them. The rising agent in crumpets is usually bicarbonate of soda or baking powder, and so the batter can't be 'held' in the fridge like a yeasted batter - it would be very dense if you left it too long.So, make the crumpets, then reheat them. I'd suggest using the toaster - this is how crumpets are sold and prepared in the UK. Make sure you have plenty of salted butter on hand too!  <sep>  Q: Making crumpets in advance?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: In theory chakki is a flour mill, and chakki atta is flour fresh from that mill. Realistically of course nothing you find on your grocery store shelves is fresh from a mill.Atta flour is made from hard wheat, which has a high gluten content. This means that your flour is probably better for bread than typical all-purpose whole wheat flour from the baking aisle. If it is hard white wheat this might explain the color, as ground white wheat doesn't look that much darker than all-purpose flour. Like typical grocery store whole wheat flour, atta flour is coarsely ground. This may give your bread a more grainy texture (not a bad thing), and makes atta unideal for cakes, biscuits, and quick breads unless you like them with a coarse texture in the crumb. If you would like to use whole wheat for baking other than bread, whole wheat pastry flour is the usual suggestion (or grind wheat yourself to a very find grind).  <sep>  Q: Can I use Chakki Atta instead of whole wheat flour? A: Realistically of course nothing you find on your grocery store shelves is fresh from a mill  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: I noticed that it looks different from regular flour, is that normal?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Yes it should - sort of. Your observation is right on point, a very rich dough will tear more easily. (I did the same experiment once myself.) But it will still show some characteristics of the windowpane test: it will stretch smoothly and the "pane" should be very even, not show streaks of thicker and thinner areas. Note that the temperature of your dough and thus the consistency of your fat may have an influence as well. While warm doughs with soft fat will be very stretchy, cool doughs (made with cold ingredients and little yeast for an overnight cold raise) can be less cooperative.If you are familiar with how a "ready" non-enriched dough looks that passes the windowpane test, you will probably recognise the same smoothness in an enriched dough anyway, without performing the test. For this specific recipe, I guess it's the very low hydration that makes the windowpane test difficult and the dough prone to tearing, not the fat.  <sep>  Q: Should enriched doughs pass the windowpane test? A: it will still show some characteristics of the windowpane test: it will stretch smoothly and the "pane" should be very even  Q: My first attempt didn't, how do I get it to pass this test? A: the temperature of your dough and thus the consistency of your fat may have an influence  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What temperature should my dough be at?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: A vegan is not going to eat your pan, just the food that was made on it. As no animals were harmed in the making of your pan (well, probably but how would you know) the pan itself wouldn't be an issue. Of course if a tiny bit of pan seasoning could go into the food, however anything else used in the preparation of the meal like cutting boards could cause a small amount of meat product to go into the food as well. Your kitchen is not vegan, and if a vegan has a problem with that they should not come over for a meal. I'd be extremely surprised if the subject of your pots and pans came up to be honest, vegans I know appreciate people going to the effort of making a vegan meal for them.  <sep>  Q: Is cast iron skillet suitable for vegans? A: A vegan is not going to eat your pan, just the food that was made on it  Q: But if the pan had been seasoned with lard wouldn't it go against a vegan code of ethics to eat food prepared in that pan? A: Your kitchen is not vegan, and if a vegan has a problem with that they should not come over for a meal  Q: Is it ok to trick your vegan friends? A: As no animals were harmed in the making of your pan (well, probably but how would you know) the pan itself wouldn't be an issue  Q: Whether they know what you did or not, don't you run the risk of being a horrible person for serving them something you know was seasoned with dead animal? A: Of course if a tiny bit of pan seasoning could go into the food  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Wouldn't it just be easier to find another pan?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I assume you're making normal maki (nori side out) and not California rolls.Are you leaving a 1/2 inch or so of blank nori (no rice) on the outside edge (the edge that you roll last)? If you slightly wet the bare edge of the nori with a little water on your finger it should help it stick together.  <sep>  Q: How do I fix Sushi rolls opening up? A: I assume you're making normal maki (nori side out) and not California rolls  Q: Oh yea, Can you suggest how i can make them? A: Are you leaving a 1/2 inch or so of blank nori (no rice) on the outside edge (the edge that you roll last  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What can I do to complete the process?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Those at the store should be heavy and 2/3 full of milk or more. So shake them and listen, and also judge the weight, holding them in one hand.Once you buy a coconut, place it between a rock or three. Make one slice with a large heavy knife to remove the top and the top hull inside the outer hull. Pour out the milk and chill if you wish. Then cut the coconut in half. Scoop out the meat. It should be firm but soft. Place that on a plate or eat with your hands.When harvesting, after dropping a bunch of coconuts, you select the ones whose outer hull is 1/3 to 1/4 brown. Those you sell locally. The green ones you take to the road to sell to the waiting trucks. Those are for shipment. All extra coconuts should be saved for making coconut rum. The outer and inner hulls are saved for cooking and coconut charcoal. Any that drop from the tree and split open go into the rum also, or can be used as pig fodder.  <sep>  Q: My last coconut tasted like soap--how do I avoid this? A: Those at the store should be heavy and 2/3 full of milk or more. So shake them and listen, and also judge the weight, holding them in one hand  Q: Should I look for a particular size coconut? A: should be heavy and 2/3 full of milk or more  Q: What other color can a coconut be but brown? A: select the ones whose outer hull is 1/3 to 1/4 brown. Those you sell locally. The green ones you  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can the liquid be used in recipes?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Ok, first of all make sure you are getting French or Italian truffles, not Chinese or Oregon. Some people like the latter but they are quite a bit different. Black truffles do well cooked, while white truffles are usually only used shaved raw over a dish. When I use them, I like to use them in a situation where I will really be able to taste them. A few classic ideas are an omelette, risotto, or pasta with a cream sauce. Those all carry the flavor and aroma of truffles very well. Chop some of it very fine and put it in the dish and then slice the rest paper thin (with a mandoline if possible) over the finished food right before serving.  <sep>  Q: What should I look out for when cooking with truffles? A: Black truffles do well cooked, while white truffles are usually only used shaved raw over a dish  Q: How should they be handled while cooking with them? A: Chop some of it very fine and put it in the dish and then slice the rest paper thin  Q: Is there anything I need to avoid doind? A: make sure you are getting French or Italian truffles, not Chinese or Oregon  Q: What is the best way to prepare them? A: A few classic ideas are an omelette, risotto, or pasta with a cream sauce  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Like an Alfredo suace?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: On the question of dry ice, yes...it makes excellent ice cream using a kitchen aid and the beater in the standard bowl. It is best if you pulverize the dry ice in a blender first. You will want to avoid using too much (your base will become carbonated, but you can allow it to off-gas). Add a little at a time until the appropriate texture is achieved. Make sure it is not possible for someone to eat a chunk of dry ice!  <sep>  Q: Is it possible to make salty avocado Ice Cream without a machine? A: dry ice, yes...it makes excellent ice cream using a kitchen aid and the beater in the standard bowl  Q: Should I use the ice cream maker attachment on the kitchen aid? A: It is best if you pulverize the dry ice in a blender first  Q: Does the dry ice go into the bowl or is on the outside of the bowl? A: Add a little at a time until the appropriate texture is achieved  Q: How much dry ice do I need to start with? A: You will want to avoid using too much (your base will become carbonated  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Besides avocado what ingredients will I need?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Yes, you can definitely use UHT milk in bread. UHT is not usable for some applications, because its proteins have been changed by the heat. But in bread, you don't need the proteins from the milk. Bread recipes include milk to make the dough richer, so it is mostly the fat content that matters. Using UHT won't change anything in the dough structure. I even think that the usual unpleasant taste won't be noticeable, but I am not so sure about that. Still, it gets diluted a lot in dough, so if you can drink UHT as-is, you shouldn't have a problem with the bread taste.  <sep>  Q: Can I bake bread with long-life milk? A:   Q: Do I need to tweak it at all? A: UHT is not usable for some applications  Q: Like what would it not be usable for? A: its proteins have been changed by the heat. But in bread, you don't need the proteins from the milk  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Any other suggestions as to what I can use?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You can either bake them in something, and typically be fine (there are lots of cookie recipies out there that use them; search on the internet for 'biscotti ai pinoli'), or you can toast them ahead of time, and then encorporate them. (often, you toast them, then mix in, and bake).But a word of caution on toasting them -- they burn very easily. I've typically done it in a dry skillet, where I can keep an eye on them, and quickly get them off and to a try to cool. I seem to recall an interview with Alton Brown where he mentioned that toasting pine nuts was the number one ruined dish on Iron Chef America, because of chefs leaving them alone for too long.  <sep>  Q: can i bake pine nuts?###I was thinking of adding pine nuts to a caneloni filling, but wasn't too sure if the heat would make the nuts release anything nasty A: You can either bake them in something, and typically be fine  Q: good to know, can I do the same with other nuts? A: But a word of caution on toasting them -- they burn very easily. I've typically done it in a dry skillet, where I can keep an eye on them, and quickly get them off and to a try to cool  Q: how about other nuts? A: Alton Brown where he mentioned that toasting pine nuts was the number  Q: what's are some more add ins for caneloni? A: one ruined dish on Iron Chef America, because of chefs leaving them alone for too long  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: how do you toast coconut?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I've never juiced a pineapple, but I have done a watermelon and I've had some success with a food processor and a cheese cloth. I'd remove the core of the pineapple, because I don't think there's much juice in it. Remove the skin as well. Then run the pineapple through the food processor and pour all of the contents into a cheese cloth over a bowl. Squeeze all the juice you can out of whatever's in the cheese cloth. If you don't have a food processor, you can maybe use a cheese grater or potato masher instead.  <sep>  Q: What is the Best way to juice a pineapple?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Everyone gave thoughtful and helpful answers, but when I went to get to cooking this weekend, I discovered that the problem I've been experiencing was actually another issue altogether. My problem was undercooking, plain and simple. I did incorporate Dani and ChernoffDad's techniques, and I can't say that they didn't help. However, the samples I tasted partway through cooking were not unlike my typical results. It was after extended cooking that these guys really softened up to my liking.  <sep>  Q: how do I make matzo balls light and fluffy?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Red lentils have no skin and are thus more absorbent. They literally sucked up the wee bit of water clinging to them along with their neighbors. Surface tension of the water couldn't be broken by the light-weight pulses. When crumbled apart, the brick doesn't feel pasty, no? Next time maybe pour lentils into water; either way, no harm to finished dish.  <sep>  Q: What made these red lentils 'brick' together? A: Red lentils have no skin and are thus more absorbent  Q: Do you have any other information on red lentils? A: Next time maybe pour lentils into water; either way, no harm to finished dish.  Q: What may happen when you pour in into water? A: They literally sucked up the wee bit of water clinging to them along with their neighbors. Surface tension of the water couldn't be broken by the light-weight pulses  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does this have a good effect on the red lentils?
Output: No
CONTEXT: If the flour is self-rising flour, then it shouldn't be allowed to sit for too long. However, this wouldn't result in it being "impossible to pour" - it would just prevent the item(s) from rising properly when baked.If I had to guess, I would point to the chocolate as the culprit. If your batter/dough recipe uses melted chocolate (as opposed to just cocoa powder) then it is almost certainly going to solidify again as it cools. In which case, you can simply heat it again (gently - you don't want cook the eggs!) to loosen it up a little before pouring it.  <sep>  Q: I made a recipe and got busy and forgot about it butbit was almost impossible to pour. Can I fix it? A: If the flour is self-rising flour, then it shouldn't be allowed to sit for too long  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How can I fix a unpourable batter?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: My own sugar cookie recipe is quite dry as well. It cracks along the edges when pressed or rolled and is easily "broken".I've never experienced a problem with the dough being so dry it doesn't take to cookie cutters, but if your dough is literally falling apart you may want to just spritz (or in the absence of a kitchen water spray bottle, sprinkle with your finger tips) cold water on it. (Like adding water to pie dough) Give it one sprinkle/spritz and kneed it in. Repeat until it just stops breaking. Don't go overboard and make it gooey.I'd use water over oil or milk because it's the least likely to change the structure of your cookie in the baking process. Such minuscule amounts of water shouldn't yield a detectable change in the end product.If this is a consistent problem with the recipe, in the future I'd decrease the flour by a tablespoon or two and see if that helps.  <sep>  Q: How can I fix my dry crumbly cookie dough? A: ou may want to just spritz (or in the absence of a kitchen water spray bottle, sprinkle with your finger tips) cold water on it  Q: What do I do when it's dry and cracking while I'm kneading it? A: Repeat until it just stops breaking  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How long should the dough be chilled for?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Yes that's exactly what it means, apply salt to the steak. You shouldn't coat it, but you should apply salt very liberally. It's actually hard to over-salt a steak; many inexperienced cooks actually underseason the steak.I suggest about 1 tsp per side for a good ribeye. Salt it about 10-15 minutes prior.  <sep>  Q: What does it mean to 'salt' a steak prior to frying? A: apply salt to the steak. You shouldn't coat it, but you should apply salt very liberally. It's actually hard to over-salt a steak; many inexperienced cooks actually underseason the steak  Q: Should salt be applied to both sides of the steak, or just one? A: I suggest about 1 tsp per side for a good ribeye  Q: Does the type of salt matter? (i.e. table salt, sea salt, etc.) A: You shouldn't coat it, but you should apply salt very liberally  Q: Should salt be used instead of seasoning blends? A: It's actually hard to over-salt a steak  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will the salt burn onto the grill?
Output: No
CONTEXT: If your chicken burns, the issue is likely not that you cooked it too long, but that you cooked it too hot. How long to cook it depends on the total amount of meat, the size of pieces that it is in (anything from bite sizes pieces for a stir fry up to an entire chicken), and how you're cooking it - oven, saute pan, braising ...Roasting in the oven or braising in a stew are generally the most ignorable techniques - if you overcook a roast it may dry out, but won't burn, and if you overcook a stew the meat (especially chicken) may dissolve into shreds but burning is less likely.Since undercooked chicken can be unsafe, you should choose cooking techniques that are sure to fully cook the chicken without burning it.  <sep>  Q: How long should I cook chicken for best results? A: How long to cook it depends on the total amount of meat, the size of pieces that it is in (anything from bite sizes pieces for a stir fry up to an entire chicken), and how you're cooking it  Q: Do you have any advice on cooking methods? A: Roasting in the oven or braising in a stew  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How do I avoid cooking if for too long?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Moist salts are naturally harvested sea salts from which not all the water has been removed. They are noticeably wet, often caking up or forming more of a "slush" than a powder.Some aficionados only believe that sea salt is "real" and "natural" if it is moist. Me, I have enough humidity in the apartment.  <sep>  Q: What is a "moist" salt?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: The bundt pans come in 6 cups, 10 cups, 12 cups. I'd go with the middle size as most recipes call for a 10 cup pan. Non-stick is best, though I always give it a spray anyway. They are usually made of cast aluminum. I've had no problem with those. As a beginner, stick to a simpler pattern than one with a lot of nooks and crannies.  <sep>  Q: How do you choose a Bundt cake pan? A: Non-stick is best  Q: Are there different non stick materials? A: They are usually made of cast aluminum  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do they come in different sizes?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both and it's about what you want out of a burger. The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor as you aren't adding anything to it. The mix up method breaks up the strands of meat which come out of the grinder which makes patties more fragile, however flavorings are distributed evenly. Some people add binding agents like egg and breadcrumbs to hold it together when using the mix up method in which case it becomes more of a flat meatball than a burger. My personal preference is the minimal disturbance method as it is fast, the patties hold together, and I like the flavor of pure beef. After forming the patties I salt them on both sides. After the final flip I grind fresh pepper on the cooked side - pepper gets bitter when burned. If I did want to add flavorings I would grind my own meat for the burgers and add the flavorings then.  <sep>  Q: How should burger patties be prepared in terms of mixing and flavourings? A: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both and it's about what you want out of a burger  Q: I've read to just add salt to the meat, is that going to be enough? A: The advantage of the minimal disturbance method is that the strands of the meat give the burger structural strength. It also gives a pure beef flavor  Q: Is it true that the meat should be just formed and othewise left alone/ A: Some people add binding agents like egg and breadcrumbs to hold it together when using the mix up method in which case it becomes more of a flat meatball than a burger  Q: Gordon Ramsey suggests salt and lots of seasonings, what do you think of that? A: The mix up method breaks up the strands of meat which come out of the grinder which makes patties more fragile, however flavorings are distributed evenly  Q: Would you recommend heavy or light on the seasonings? A: There's no right or wrong answer as there are advantages to both  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Okay, is there anything else I should consider when forming the patties?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I'm using nonstick pans on my induction cooker without any issues. Also frying pancakes is fine.So, if something smells weird, it must be a particular issue with your pan, not a general induction-cooker-vs-nonstick-pan thing.375 F (190Â°C) should not be a problem for any decent cookware, regardless of the cooker the cookware is being used on. This holds true, regardless whether you're using Teflon, Ceramic or a stainless (uncoated) pan.  <sep>  Q: Is it safe / advisable to use a nonstick baking sheet on an induction cooktop for pancakes (375 F) A: I'm using nonstick pans on my induction cooker without any issues. Also frying pancakes is fine  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Thank you Do you cook other things t he same way?###What other things do you use it for?
Output: No
CONTEXT: It could be the proving time or the oven temperature or both.In hotter climates, bread dough will rise faster. Poking the dough will not harm the dough in any way, so don't be afraid to poke the dough. The best way to test if the bread dough has risen enough is by poking it. As for the oven, if the temperature is too low, it can take longer to get additional rise in the oven. What I do, as do many other bread bakers, is to bake the bread at the hottest temperature it can reach for the first ten minutes, then turn it down to the regular temperature for the remainder of the time needed to bake the bread. The hotter temperature initially can result in more oven spring for the bread.  <sep>  Q: what are the Bread Proving Time in Warm Climates? A: In hotter climates, bread dough will rise faster  Q: I followed the recipe and all seemed to go well until baking. The rise in the oven was poor at best. why did this happen? A: As for the oven, if the temperature is too low, it can take longer to get additional rise in the oven  Q: Should I shorten the prove time and if so how to I judge how much? A: bake the bread at the hottest temperature it can reach for the first ten minutes, then turn it down to the regular temperature for the remainder of the time  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does the water temperature have an impact on just the rise or on the proving as well?
Output: No
CONTEXT: The bottom of the 8" pan is a bit less than half the size. For a 2" deep-dish, there's a 2-inch high (if you take it to the top) 8Ï circumferential strip for another 16Ï, and presumably the 12" dough is for a flat pizza. At 32Ï .vs. 36Ï I'd do the whole box, unless your deep dish isn't really all that deep.I'm also a bit concerned about the "never used" cast iron pan needing some seasoning, but perhaps it's "lodge logic" pre-seasoned.  <sep>  Q: What kind of pizza crust mix for pizza with cast iron pan? A: For a 2" deep-dish, there's a 2-inch high (if you take it to the top) 8Ï circumferential strip for another 16Ï, and presumably the 12" dough is for a flat pizza  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How much of the crust mix should I use in the pan?
Output: No
CONTEXT: 'Air work' is an interesting term that I am not used to hearing, and I do a lot of it. The trick here is where will you be holding the knife as you work. A long thin blade will mean you are holding the blade as you work, which is not a problem, per se.Small bladed and hook beak knives are well suited for this, as you can comfortably hold the handle. I love hook beak knives for mushroom garnishing, coring, small veg peeling and trimming, etc...Small straight paring knives are the standard choice for this, if you don't like the hooked blade.  <sep>  Q: what criteria go into choosing a paring knife specifically for work in the air? A: Small bladed and hook beak knives are well suited for this, as you can comfortably hold the handle  Q: What other tips can you provide me with for choosing a knife? A: A long thin blade will mean you are holding the blade as you work, which is not a problem, per se  Q: Any other suggestions? A: Small straight paring knives are the standard choice for this, if you don't like the hooked blade  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: great, what is the advantage to a paring knife?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: If you want a similar texture and flavor, I recommend trying other similar root vegetables. I use turnips and parsnips in similar applications. They're both dense, white and have a slight sweetness to them and they should hold up relatively well to long cooking times.You might also enjoy yucca which can have a cooked texture similar to a cross between potato and banana. I've not tried them in this sort of application specifically but I think they should work.  <sep>  Q: what are some alternatives? to potatoes A: If you want a similar texture and flavor, I recommend trying other similar root vegetables  Q: What are the most recommended? A: I use turnips and parsnips in similar applications  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would you cook it?
Output: No
CONTEXT: To answer your main question, you can bake very just about any type of fish.Looking at that recipe though, down in the "tips" section, it suggests you use a flaky white fish. So in that category, you have lots of options, snapper, cod, tilapia, for starters. Their flavours are often a little more mild and will pair nicely with the tomatoes and other flavours in there.If you're prone to overcooking it, take it out sooner. I find many fish recipes that give cooking times tend to get you to overcook it. It'd done as soon as the fish "flakes" fully. Leave it any longer it will start to toughen quickly.  <sep>  Q: What type of fish is best suited for baking? A: ou can bake very just about any type of fish  Q: I have no experience cooking fish, how long should it bake for? A: I find many fish recipes that give cooking times tend to get you to overcook it  Q: I see recipes for baked fish fillets, are fillets good baked? A: To answer your main question, you can bake very just about any type of fish  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would I go about baking a whole fish?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Butter is at most 82% oil and the rest is water. So, you're going to need to add more butter for the same amount of oil. Besides, you need to adjust the liquid content accordingly since you are going to have more water than you planned.If you are going to use the same amount of oil, then it will not make any difference other than the taste. Just make sure they are of same state (i.e. melted butter instead of vegetable oil or vice versa)  <sep>  Q: Substituting butter for oil: Does it matter for baked goods?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Some of your 'shortcuts' are not good ideas. Definitely start with cold water. Definitely bring up the temp slowly. Definitely do not boil. Do add aromatics upfront to the broth, but remove them as they get mushy so they don't cloud it.Standard ratio for beef broth would be: 8 pounds of bones to 6 quarts of water to 1 pound of veggies (onion, leek, carrot) to one 'boquet garni', essentially garlic, rosemary, anise flavoring for pho, and bay leaf, plus whatever else I forgot.If you have 'pond water', which I interpret as thin-tasting, you probably put too much water in the second time -- this is fixable by slowly evaporating out the water until it gets to a good texture. If you skimmed properly, it will be clear as you do this. I will typically strain through a kitchen towel or cheesecloth as the liquid evaporates down.I'm guessing you put in like a gallon of water, so you had like three or four times too much water.As a warning which you probably already know, you are not going to be able to duplicate your local pho joint's broth -- the broth recipe is the thing for pho makers, and they probably have a bunch of tricks they use, including using a neverending supply of yesterdays pho, that you won't be able to do at home. That said, you should be able to get a good beef broth if you follow some basic rules for making stock.  <sep>  Q: My beef broth is not coming out right, how do I properly make beef pho broth? A: Some of your 'shortcuts' are not good ideas. Definitely start with cold water  Q: Alright, what would the next step be? A: Definitely bring up the temp slowly. Definitely do not boil  Q: I boiled mine, perhaps that is where I am going wrong. What would I do next? A: Do add aromatics upfront to the broth, but remove them as they get mushy so they don't cloud it  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Any other advice?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: The rest period hydrates the starches in flour, giving the dough a firmer and more workable texture (there is some very minor gluten development, but its mostly the expansion of the starch bundles with water). In many cookies, the flavors will also mature and improve, especially with cocoa in the recipe.In many recipes, the cooling from refrigeration is itself part of the point--doughs may be easier to roll and cut when they are cool due to chilling of the fat. Most dietary fats are waxy, which means they don't have a single set freezing/melting point, but rather get more viscous or eventually firmer then hard as temperature drops.For example, linzer cookie dough is very frangible, and the chilling and hydration make rolling and cutting much easier.Generally, most of this affect is going to happen in the first 8 hours or so. The overnight thing is simply for convenience in most cases. In fact, 4 hours is often enough, although obviously not in your case.If the major effect is chilling in your recipe, by flattening the dough to a disk, or lengthening it to a log (thus increasing surface area) compared to a ball, it will chill more rapidly. You mentioned this is a high fat recipe--if that fat is butter (as it so often is with cookies), that may help.  <sep>  Q: What does an overnight chill do to cookie dough, that a 4 hour chill doesn't? A: Generally, most of this affect is going to happen in the first 8 hours or so. The overnight thing is simply for convenience in most cases. In fact, 4 hours is often enough  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is that true for high fat cookies too?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Red lentils have no skin and are thus more absorbent. They literally sucked up the wee bit of water clinging to them along with their neighbors. Surface tension of the water couldn't be broken by the light-weight pulses. When crumbled apart, the brick doesn't feel pasty, no? Next time maybe pour lentils into water; either way, no harm to finished dish.  <sep>  Q: What made these red lentils 'brick' together? A: Red lentils have no skin and are thus more absorbent. They literally sucked up the wee bit of water clinging to them along with their neighbors  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How can I clean the pan?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Some ingredients do not dissolve well in hot water - the starch swells and thickens, forming lumps that may have raw powder in them and are nasty. They need to be added to cold or lukewarm water and heated after they are dissolved. Other ingredients, most notably pasta, will partially dissolve in cold water making a thick gloppy soup. But if you add them to hot water they will "seal" (in a way) and stay together as they cook.  <sep>  Q: Why are some kind of packets-soups boiled up in lukewarm water, while normally just stirred into already boiling water? A: Some ingredients do not dissolve well in hot water  Q: Which ingredients would they be? A: he starch swells and thickens  Q: Why does it say boil and then wait 5-10 before eating? A: they will "seal" (in a way) and stay together as they cook.  Q: Would using this method cause some soups to be lumpy? A: the starch swells and thickens, forming lumps that may have raw powder in them and are nasty  Q: Is it typical to boil potato soup in luke warm water? A: Some ingredients do not dissolve well in hot water  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So, would you recommend boiling the water first?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There is some difference between the flavor, but seeing as there are so many other predominant flavors in Worcestershire sauce and that fact that you're (hopefully) not drinking it straight, it's fairly insignificant. It's very common for one product produced in different countries to have a range of manufacturing differences, sometimes arbitrary, sometimes to suit the local palate, and sometimes because of costs, hence people calling American Lea & Perrins a "knockoff."I've had both, and can assure you that once you've mixed it into a casserole or marinade you won't really miss anything. If you're striving for needlessly authentic British flavor you could always add a little malt vinegar to whatever you're cooking!  <sep>  Q: Is there a difference between US Worcestershire sauce and UK Worcestershire sauce? A: There is some difference between the flavor  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is the difference in flavor?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: What an interesting idea. Essentially you're looking to make rice out of potatoes, yes? I can see a couple of options. You could make potato orzo (a small pasta that looks like rice) I suppose; googling recipes for potato pasta should point you in the right direction.You could also, I think use the reverse spherification method. Make mash as you normally would, and then put it through a ricer into an alginate bath. This should preserve the individual 'grains'. You will need to have milk and/or cream in the mash to ensure there is enough calcium for the alginate to react with.  <sep>  Q: How to rice potatoes A: You could make potato orzo (a small pasta that looks like rice  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: can you tell me more about this?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: What country are you in?Every country has some edible insects. Most are terrible. some are toxic, or have toxic parts that must be removed first. This knowledge is hard won, and not readily available. Traditional local people are your best source of information (though the Coke and McD's culture has killed that in most parts of the world)In New Zealand they have the Huhu grub, and in Australia the Witchetty grub. Both of which are edible raw or cooked (roasted on hot coals for a few minutes). They have slightly nutty flavoursThese are both soft wood eating larvae around 5 to 10 cm in length, quite plump and juicy. Such insects can be found around the world. But not all are edible  <sep>  Q: Can we cook insects for eating? A: Every country has some edible insects. Most are terrible. some are toxic, or have toxic parts that must be removed first  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So, what types of insects can I cook?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: What an interesting idea. Essentially you're looking to make rice out of potatoes, yes? I can see a couple of options. You could make potato orzo (a small pasta that looks like rice) I suppose; googling recipes for potato pasta should point you in the right direction.You could also, I think use the reverse spherification method. Make mash as you normally would, and then put it through a ricer into an alginate bath. This should preserve the individual 'grains'. You will need to have milk and/or cream in the mash to ensure there is enough calcium for the alginate to react with.  <sep>  Q: How do I rice potatoes?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There are many variables here that may or may not caused OP's problem.The Pan sounds as it might not have been hot enough. How hot was quite hot, how long could you hover your hand above the pan? Did you notice any change to the oil once you added it to the pan, did it streak, did it start to smoke?[Personally I tend to oil the meat before placing into the pan.]I think the main flaw is the frying for a minute on each side, at the temperature you had, that cooking time was too low. Maybe 2-4 minutes on each side. A medium should have a lot more heat penetrate the edges and allow that heat to transfer and cook the steak off the heat.That's an acceptable blue/rare steak though.  <sep>  Q: What happened to my steak?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There's no reason why you couldn't boil vegetables as you make the stock and then puree them in as a base. It's really about taste and the result you want. Making the stock without vegetables in it will give you a clear broth with a simple pork flavor and the vegetables will be distinct in it. If you add vegetables while cooking the stock and then puree them in your base will be much more vegetable-y, and opaque - the color will be determined by the vegetables added. The pork taste will be a bit more hidden by vegetable flavors. Spices and herbs are 2 separate matters. In general you can overcook herbs very easily but it's hard to overcook spices (although some spices can change during long cooking times). Adding bay (laurel) is one of the exceptions herb-wise. Spice-wise adding at the beginning will make the spice permeate the meat, careful not to overdo it though.Like I said it's all about the look and taste you want.  <sep>  Q: Should I add vegetables and spices in the stock-making stage of pig-knuckle soup? A: There's no reason why you couldn't boil vegetables as you make the stock and then puree them in as a base  Q: Could I put chilli as a seasoning? A: It's really about taste and the result you want  Q: Maybe I could add some fresh herbs too, or would that be too much? A: In general you can overcook herbs very easily but it's hard to overcook spices (although some spices can change during long cooking times). Adding bay (laurel) is one of the exceptions herb-wise  Q: What root vegetables do you think would work best? A: the color will be determined by the vegetables added. The pork taste will be a bit more hidden by vegetable flavors  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I keep the boiled vegetables even though they are over cooked?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid. To avoid lumps from the roux, most cooks suggest you either add cold roux to a hot sauce, or cold liquid to hot roux. If you heat the roux gradually with the liquid you may get lumps, and don't get a good impression of how much thickening is going on until it heats fully.  <sep>  Q: I like preparing a large quantity of Roux and pouring them in ice trays to keep them in the freezer. How would I defrost them? A: You don't need to defrost it, you can add cold roux directly to a boiling liquid  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would I use it in something like mac and cheese?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Poaching is a gentle process - the milk isn't boiling so there is no risk of it burning or the like. It will of course not spoil in the sense of it going off, that's a totally different process.Fresh milk is better because, well, it's fresh. Powdered milk would probably work, but if you have fresh, use that.  <sep>  Q: can you poach fish in milk? A:   Q: does is spoil has it heats? A: It will of course not spoil  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: how would I poach with it then?
Output: No