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CONTEXT: Macadamia is as close as you will find for the texture and oil content. As you are using it for spice pastes -the only use I have had for them- then macs are an excellent carrier. That slightly bitter and sometimes soapy aftertaste, I have yet to find a substitute for. What's a Laksa without that flavor component?  <sep>  Q: Substituting for Candlenuts in Indonesian Food, any advise? A: Macadamia is as close as you will find for the texture and oil content  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: This includes many of the various rendangs and sambals, such as Sambal Kemiri. as well ?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Use part of the shell you just cracked to scoop it up; it will attract the broken bit.Also, if you frequently end up with bits of shell in your eggs, you should revise your cracking technique. Eggs should be cracked on a flat surface (countertop or plate) not a sharper surface like the edge of a bowl.  <sep>  Q: How to remove bits of egg shell from a cracked egg? A: Use part of the shell you just cracked to scoop it up; it will attract the broken bit  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Ah, and when that last bit sometimes is evading even the shell piece?
Output: No
CONTEXT: The easiest method, and most common in a commercial setting, would be to add a small amount of yeast in addition to the sourdough starter. You will probably have to reformulate a bit, as the dough will mature faster leaving the starter less time to develop flavor. This is usually overcome by also increasing the proportion of starter (and adjusting the final dough's hydration based on the hydration of your starter).For instance, if your original recipe included 30% starter (in baker's math), the faster version might have 40% starter and .5% yeast. If you use a liquid starter, you may then cut the water by 5% or so, and if you use a solid starter no further adjustment may be needed.  <sep>  Q: Is there any way to speed up dough maturation? A: add a small amount of yeast in addition to the sourdough starter  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: how much time will be saved by using this method?
Output: No
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  Q: What if I don't want my stew that thick? A: 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  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: oh .. so I shouldn't use flour? I am confused
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture.If you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra.I haven't done any tests to verify if a quick fry would then prevent it from developing slime if you then add liquid, however. If you're trying to add the okra to a soup or a sauce, you might still need to spend some time cooking it to break down the slime.  <sep>  Q: How do I quickly get okra to stop being goopy? A: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How would you cook it then?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Our brains are wired to consider food more palatable if the dedicated taste receptors (one of the six basic tastes) for salt are triggered. And in a non-urban world, salt/sodium is a valuable nutrient; the fact we might have it too readily available in the developed world doesn't change that we would DIE on a zero-sodium diet (mind that animal products like meat aren't zero-sodium, and that herbivores tend to love licking salt where they find it!). So our brains have a good evolutionary reason to like salt.Also, salt actively interferes (negatively) with another basic taste receptor - the receptor for bitterness (which can mean poison both in nature and in the developed world, or at least something we have no use for, eg an alkali). Most aromatic food (think green vegetables or spices) is bitter, and salt both attenuates that perception and balances it making the combined food still desirable for our brain. You end up with an even more palatable food since you can use an aromatic (desirable) and shut out the bitterness (not always desirable) response.Umami is a different basic taste, probably related to the presence of protein (glutamate, inosinate, guanylate... trigger it - these are amino acids or salts thereof, and an indicator of easily-digestible protein presence).  <sep>  Q: Why does salt enhance the flavor of food? A: Our brains are wired to consider food more palatable if the dedicated taste receptors (one of the six basic tastes) for salt are triggered  Q: What else does salt do? A: in a non-urban world, salt/sodium is a valuable nutrient  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does salt affect taste?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: The old thin utensils were made of Nylon.The reasons they are hard to find is that traditional Nylon is difficult to manufacture within food standard guidelines for PAA (Primary Aromatic Amines) migration, and does not bio-degrade or burn safely. For relevant references, your local government health department will have papers on PAA migration.Given that, many utensil manufactures have moved on to other plastics, mostly silicone. Though some use PA66 (Nylon 6,6), which is that thick chunky black plastic stuff.Try wooden spatulas. They are simple, clean, disposable, and you can get them in thin wedge shapes (e.g. at Asian supply shops).  <sep>  Q: Where did the thin, smooth plastic spatulas go?###20 years ago, the most common type of rigid spatula (or "turner") was smooth, thin (as in 3mm or less with a sharp edge), and generally made of nylon.### These spatulas were not very durable (leading edges tended to melt), but they were very very good for making eggs and other delicate non-stick-pan dishes.
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I can only guess that something from the herbs has "disturbed the balance of the mix" and is preventing it from setting.Putting my chemist's hat on, the problem is similar to what happens when a solid reaction product forms an emulsion and refuses to precipitate. When that happens, there are ways to induce precipitation, but not all of them can be applied to food.Try adding a pinch of salt - mix, and wait.If that fails, smear a knife blade with some fresh butter and stir the mix with it.If that fails, try cooling it.If that fails, try mixing in a pinch of bicarbonate of soda.There are other suggestions, but I assume you want to eat the butter once it solidifies. Ideally, you want to find that happening after one suggestion has worked. If it takes a succession of suggestions to find a way to solidify it, this is about as far as you can go without the product starting to "lose its intention".  <sep>  Q: Why didn't my clarified herb butter solidify? A: I can only guess that something from the herbs has "disturbed the balance of the mix" and is preventing it from setting  Q: Is it possible that the oils from the herbs and pepper prevented it from setting up? A: Putting my chemist's hat on, the problem is similar to what happens when a solid reaction product forms an emulsion and refuses to precipitate  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you think a handful of herbs and a singular hot pepper would have enough oil to prevent 12+ ounces of clarified butter from setting up?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Flour (+ water, either directly or from other ingredients such as egg white) gives the pastry structure. As you knead the flour, the gluten network develops and results in elasticity. When cooked, water evaporates from the dough leaving a rigid gluten skeleton. Fat does not mix with water and thus stay in blobs in between the gluten network. This weakens the gluten structure, making the pastry crumble.For this reason, you often see in recipes for shortcrust to avoid overmixing the fat. Buttery biscuits such as shortbread crumble more than crackers, which have more water. The same rationale applies to puff pastry. The thin fat layers are impermeable, so water steam gets trapped and exercise pressure upwards, lifting the pastry up.Quoting @GdD in the comments, the punchline is:more fat = crumblier, less fat has more structure.  <sep>  Q: How does altering the fat-to-flour ratio affect the pastry? A: Fat does not mix with water and thus stay in blobs in between the gluten network. This weakens the gluten structure, making the pastry crumble  Q: Is it better to be dry or gooey? A: As you knead the flour, the gluten network develops and results in elasticity. When cooked, water evaporates from the dough leaving a rigid gluten skeleton  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is the ratio of fat to flour ratio that is standard?
Output: No
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 effect does removing previously-dried peppers from a sauce have? A: 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  Q: Do I then take the peppers out? A: 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> FOLLOWUP_Q: How many peppers should I use?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Modern non-stick pans should not have problems with coatings flaking off. Spend $50 on a non-stick pan and it will last you for a very long time. Coatings on good pans should hold up to any non-metallic utensils. Very expensive pans suggest that you can hit them with a hammer and not hurt the surface.  <sep>  Q: What should I look for when choosing egg cookware? A: Modern non-stick pans  Q: What types of tools (spoon, spatula, etc.) should I look for? A: Coatings on good pans should hold up to any non-metallic utensils  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will using a non-stick pan mean I don't have to use butter or oil?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I would strongly suggest not pouring cold or any other kind of water on pasta; it will rinse the delicious starches off its surface, which would otherwise help your sauce cling to it.To counteract the negative consequences of overcooking due to remaining heat (which, as belisarius suggests in his answer, is the reason other stuff is often rinsed with cold water), just serve it immediately. You want to have the sauce (hot and) ready just before your pasta is, so you can drain the pasta, mix with the sauce, and put it on the table.  <sep>  Q: Should I pour cold water on pasta after cooking it? A: I would strongly suggest not pouring cold or any other kind of water on pasta  Q: Why is that? A: it will rinse the delicious starches off its surface, which would otherwise help your sauce cling to it  Q: Any other advice for boiling pasta? A: ust serve it immediately  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I add the pasta to the sauce before or after serving?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Guess my first instinct to heat some oil and fry it off was correct.Had the base in the fridge and instead of throwing it away thought I'd try it out, and it worked.Though there was still a hint of raw onion paste, it wasn't as bad as earlier, and could taste the other ingredients too.  <sep>  Q: How to save a dish with an onion paste base which tastes like raw onion paste? A: Guess my first instinct to heat some oil and fry it off was correct  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So how was it saved?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Coat the outside of the cake with a moderate layer of icing to bind the stick cookies. This is analogous to the mortar behind facade bricks in building a wall.You could also put a drop of icing underneath the bottom, but that probably is not necessary.Update: I just noticed in the photo you can actually see some of the icing between the cookies, showing this is exactly how the show case cake in the photo was done.  <sep>  Q: How can I stick chocolate wafer sticks to a mudcake?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Preheat the pan for longer than you expect, then preheat the oil as well. Cast iron takes a long time to heat up. With some foods you can get away with not preheating so it may seem silly to just let the pan sit on the burner with nothing else happening, but the potatoes will test your patience because of how much they can stick to pans.Once you add the potatoes to the hot pan with hot oil, let them sit. They will go thru a stage of raw -> starting to cook -> cooked and starting to brown but sticking -> deliciously brown and movable from the pan.  <sep>  Q: How can i avoid Frying potatoes in cast iron and sticking!
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I don't endorse beef in the microwave, but that said, the best possible way to cook it is going to be on one of the microwave plates that raise your food off the plate. (the ones that look like the inside of a george foreman grill) You are going to have to play with your power settings a bit to achieve a optimium patty. In mine, it's 2:30 at 40 percent power and 1:30 at full power but depending on wattage, your particular times are going to vary.The trick to having an edible patty come out of the microwave is use low power to achieve the desired temp and then hit it at full power to get the outside done. It will always produce a slimy-er patty than cooking it on a stovetop or in an oven. Make sure that you cover the patty during cooking as it is going to spatter like crazy. You don't want to clean that mess up.If you have access to a toaster oven, you can cook a patty in that in about 15 minutes and you will have a much closer to delicious product.  <sep>  Q: Can I cook a frozen hamburger in the microwave? A: the best possible way to cook it is going to be on one of the microwave plates that raise your food off the plate  Q: how much at a time for how long? A: In mine, it's 2:30 at 40 percent power and 1:30 at full power but depending on wattage, your particular times are going to vary  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: can I do this in vacuum seal bags?
Output: No
CONTEXT: With Olive oils, the more refined they are, the higher their burning point. So you are correct, an Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil would be a terrible choice for Indian cooking (would cause effect on taste, smell, and nutrition) which has prolonged periods of sauteing on high heat. Lower quality olive oils, or a light olive oil, interestingly, would be a better choice. They are much more refined like vegetable oils, so have a higher burning point. But at that point, you'd consider why are you using Olive oil?Consider using refined butter (ghee) or coconut oil for Indian cooking. Ghee and Coconut oil will rarely smoke or burn and can stand high heat pretty well. I believe traditional Indian cooking uses ghee.  <sep>  Q: What oils are suitable for Indian cooking (i.e. extended frying duration)? A: Lower quality olive oils, or a light olive oil, interestingly, would be a better choice  Q: The oil is on the stove for a long time, I have extra virgin olive oil, will that do? A: With Olive oils, the more refined they are, the higher their burning point. So you are correct, an Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil would be a terrible choice  Q: Is there another oil I might have, or is olive oil the only one?###the only one to use. A: Consider using refined butter (ghee) or coconut oil for Indian cooking. Ghee and Coconut oil will rarely smoke or burn and can stand high heat pretty well  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is ghee something I could make at home to try?
Output: No
CONTEXT: It sounds very much like you didn't manage to completely dissolve the sugar. It's also possible to get a bad texture from ice crystals in your ice cream, but I don't think you'd describe it as gritty or sandy, just icy.It can be rather difficult to dissolve that much sugar in liquid, especially if it's cold straight from the fridge. You might want to try heating it gently and stirring, and being careful to go until there's no undissolved sugar hiding at the bottom. That does make the chilling take a bit longer, probably more like 4-8 hours or overnight, not just 1-2 hours. But in my experience heating to dissolve is pretty much standard in ice cream recipes, presumably because it's about the only way to do it easily.  <sep>  Q: Homemade ice cream has texture that is gritty, sandy do you know why? A: It sounds very much like you didn't manage to completely dissolve the sugar  Q: I followed the recipe it said use a hand mixer on low until sugar is dissolved did I do it wrong? A: It can be rather difficult to dissolve that much sugar in liquid, especially if it's cold straight from the fridge  Q: How do I dissolve it better? A: You might want to try heating it gently and stirring, and being careful to go until there's no undissolved sugar hiding at the bottom  Q: Anything else? A: n my experience heating to dissolve is pretty much standard in ice cream recipes, presumably because it's about the only way to do it easily  Q: How long do you refrigerate it? A: probably more like 4-8 hours or overnight  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Any other suggestiont to help with the texture?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Guess my first instinct to heat some oil and fry it off was correct.Had the base in the fridge and instead of throwing it away thought I'd try it out, and it worked.Though there was still a hint of raw onion paste, it wasn't as bad as earlier, and could taste the other ingredients too.  <sep>  Q: Do you think if I heat up some oil in a wok and put the entire dish into it to cook would that help?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: You may need to add more oil, say a generous tablespoon. Also, I don't think you should need to soak those lentils first, the pressure cooker should be more than able to take them apart without any advance soak. Also be sure to use plenty of water. At least 8 cups for 1 pound of beans.  <sep>  Q: How do I stop the pressure cooker from clogging up when cooking lentils? A: be sure to use plenty of water. At least 8 cups for 1 pound of beans  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: When I cook yellow lentils at home, the valve of the pressure cooker seems to clog up.### How do I prevent this?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I've struggled with this issue as well because I live in a moist climate and instant espresso powder cakes up on me between uses.Generally recipes which use instant espresso power are trying to add a kick of bitter and roasted flavors to deepen chocolate flavors and make them richer. You can try substituting instant coffee 1:1, but the flavor of the baked good will certainly suffer a loss of richness. Increasing the amount of instant coffee, however, would likely add more bitter or acidic flavors -- and caffeine -- to the cookie or cake than you want. Also, instant coffee takes longer to dissolve, so it needs to be added straight to a liquid.There's no real way to substitute liquid coffee in most recipes, such as chocolate cookie or brownie recipes, because the recipe has no water in it in the first place. In the rare recipes where there is water, you could substitute strong-brewed coffee for an equal quantity of water+espresso powder, and this would likely work fairly well.So, summing up: there's no really good substitute for instant espresso powder in recipes which call for it that I've found with some significant experimentation. Hopefully someone else has had better ideas than me.  <sep>  Q: I love instant espresso but would like know if there are any instant espresso powder substitutions? A: You can try substituting instant coffee 1:1, but the flavor of the baked good will certainly suffer a loss of richness  Q: How would the taste be affected overall? A: Increasing the amount of instant coffee, however, would likely add more bitter or acidic flavors  Q: Do I use the coffee the same way as the espresso powder? A: instant coffee takes longer to dissolve, so it needs to be added straight to a liquid  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can I use the coffee as a substitute in recipes that require espresso powder?
Output: Yes
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: Do you have any tips on making Sauerkraut? 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: What if I wanted a milder flavor? A: I pile it on with dill relish, country style dijon mustard, a dash of sriracha, and some diced onion  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How is Sauerkraut made?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You're right in that you don't want to use oats or flour. Your best alternative is some other form of ground nut. Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later.Rather than trying to modify the recipe directly, I'd recommend searching specifically for an 'almond macaroon' or 'amaretti' recipe. Beware of 'macaron' recipes, which is the spelling the French use; it'll work, but they're typically intended as two halves of a sandwich cookie.  <sep>  Q: What is an appropriate substitute for dried coconut? A: Your best alternative is some other form of ground nut. Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later  Q: Does the coconut tend to be more oily? A: Rather than trying to modify the recipe directly, I'd recommend searching specifically for an 'almond macaroon' or 'amaretti' recipe  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Would I be able to substitute other dry ingredients like flour or oats?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I believe that I have made some of those conflicting comments.It is definitely possible to make an excellent pan gravy with the drippings from a brined turkey.It is also really easy to have the gravy turn out inedibly salty if you aren't careful.Make sure you follow the brining recipe. Don't have too high a concentration of salt and don't brine for too long. Rinse off the bird, inside and out, before roasting.I have also read, from reliable sources such as Harold McGee, that gravy is impossible. My own experience would suggest otherwise.  <sep>  Q: Can you make pan gravy if the turkey was brined? A: It is definitely possible to make an excellent pan gravy with the drippings from a brined turkey  Q: will the result be inedibly salty? A: if you aren't careful  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Does this depend on the particular gravy recipe?
Output: Yes
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 any sign of BPA just from looking at the inside of the can? A: The plastic liner looks plastic'y in all cases, it's very hard to tel  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Why is BPA even used in cans?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I would say it depends. I find once you freeze an item the flavor/texture/propeties of the item is changed (for better or for worse) the next time you goto use it.If your using caramelized onions in a soup, or stew, something where flavors blend together for a longer period of time, then yes go ahead.however if your using the caramelized onions on top of a steak or something similar. Then my answer would be no.  <sep>  Q: Can I freeze caramelised onions? A: I would say it depends. I find once you freeze an item the flavor/texture/propeties of the item is changed (for better or for worse) the next time you goto use it  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So yes or no?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: You could try using a different types of sugar with your soy sauce, perhaps palm sugar. This has that different flavor that your probably looking for. This is also the type of sugar that is commonly used when cooking in Southeast Asian foods, such as Indonesian food. Also the type of soy sauce you are using in the first place, You might want to try a Thai or Filipino style soy sauce, different flavor components. These are probably closer to the Indonesian taste, than say Japanese soy sauces. I find them sweeter and not as salty. Just as an aside, are you finding it difficult to find this sauce? Or do you just want to try making your own?  <sep>  Q: What is a good substitute for Kecap Manis A: You could try using a different types of sugar with your soy sauce, perhaps palm sugar  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Would the Palm Sugar need to be dissolved before adding it to the soy sauce?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Transfer of heat. First you need a hot pan (sprinkle some drops of water on the pan, it should sizzle). Then you add a drop of oil and swirl it around. When the oil forms a striated pattern, it's hot. Then you put the meat in.The hot oil helps to transfer heat from the bottom of the pan to the meat. You only need a spoonful of oil.  <sep>  Q: Why do people put oil/butter in pan when frying ground beef? A: Transfer of heat. First you need a hot pan  Q: But doesn't the fat from the beef do that? A: The hot oil helps to transfer heat from the bottom of the pan to the meat. You only need a spoonful of oil  Q: oh I see, how much butter would you need? A: you add a drop of oil and swirl it around  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Okay, so using butter or oil is to transfer heat, is this method also used for non stick pans?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Beer Can Chicken has a few tricks to have it turn out amazing as opposed to just average. I always take my thawed chicken and rub it all over inside and out with vegetable oil and pureed garlic (about one large clove). Then I coat the skin with seasonings like salt, pepper, seasoned salt or chicken/poultry seasoning like sage or an \Italian mix; you can use anything the you want. Cajun spice and lemon are also pretty good. The beer has to have some flavour to it, don't use a light beer. Apple ciders (strong bow, perry's pear cider, black thorne) or a white wine/cooking cherry will also do the trick. I use a half a pop/beer can and then stuff the chicken and the bottom tray with onions, red peppers, garlic and celery. The key to crispy skin and moist chicken is low heat on the BBQ, turn one side onto medium heat and put the chicken on the off side with the lid closed for 20 minutes per pound of chicken. Practice makes perfect....chicken.  <sep>  Q: Am I missing something with Beer Can chicken?###Do you have to use a specific beer? A: The beer has to have some flavour to it, don't use a light beer. Apple ciders (strong bow, perry's pear cider, black thorne) or a white wine/cooking cherry will also do the trick  Q: Should I use a sauce also? A: a white wine/cooking cherry will also do the trick  Q: Does it end up juicier than just marinading? A: The key to crispy skin and moist chicken is low heat on the BBQ, turn one side onto medium heat and put the chicken on the off side with the lid closed for 20 minutes per pound of chicken  Q: How long do I cook it in the oven? A: 20 minutes per pound of chicken  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do I cover it with foil?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You're right in that you don't want to use oats or flour. Your best alternative is some other form of ground nut. Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later.Rather than trying to modify the recipe directly, I'd recommend searching specifically for an 'almond macaroon' or 'amaretti' recipe. Beware of 'macaron' recipes, which is the spelling the French use; it'll work, but they're typically intended as two halves of a sandwich cookie.  <sep>  Q: What is a substitute for coconut in macaroons A: Almond was actually the original macaroon, with coconut coming later  Q: Can oats be used? A: you don't want to use oats or flour  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: would the texture lose out if I don't use the coconut?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Apparently the chicken haddie plant had fire damage and we have not been able to buy it for over a year now in New Brunswick, Canada. I too grew up with it for making the best fish cakes. Anyway, the plant is up and running again as of January 2012 and I've been buying at Sobeys.  <sep>  Q: Are chicken haddies still available?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Here's a quote from the short section "Stir-Fry" in the Gargantuan work "Modernist Cuisine": ...a wok burner can deliver up to [...] 200,000 BTU/h of thermal power. [...] By comparison, Western-style professional gas burners deliver [...] 15,000-30,000 BTU/h), and domestic gas burners [...] 6,000-14,000 BTU/h)...So for professional stir-fry ("bao" in thai - I think), the hotter the better. But there's also non-professional "chow" stir-fry, which is, in "Modernist Cuisine"s words, more like a "covered saute". You don't do the asian stir-fry because the flame is just too small, so you cook the fresh foods in their juices, stop while they're still crisp, and know that the world holds compassion also for guys with stoves like ours.  <sep>  Q: What gas output required for home stir frying? A: Western-style professional gas burners deliver [...] 15,000-30,000 BTU/h), and domestic gas burners [...] 6,000-14,000 BTU/h  Q: what is best for stir frys? A: So for professional stir-fry ("bao" in thai - I think), the hotter the better  Q: What is the optimum output to use without getting into the professional output range? A: a wok burner can deliver up to [...] 200,000 BTU/h of thermal power. [...] By comparison, Western-style professional gas burners deliver [...] 15,000-30,000 BTU/h  Q: are there any tips you can give me about the selection I choose? A: there's also non-professional "chow" stir-fry, which is, in "Modernist Cuisine"s words, more like a "covered saute  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: how is that made?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture.If you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra.I haven't done any tests to verify if a quick fry would then prevent it from developing slime if you then add liquid, however. If you're trying to add the okra to a soup or a sauce, you might still need to spend some time cooking it to break down the slime.  <sep>  Q: How do I quickly get okra to stop being goopy? A: The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture  Q: Ok, what should it be cooked with if moisture causes it to be goopy? A: If you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is another way to cook okra?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Grana padano and pecorino romano are two other very savory, hard grating cheeses that work well on pasta. They taste a bit different than Parmigiano-Reggiano, but are quite good in their own right and often less expensive. You can also look at parmesan type cheeses that are not actually Parmigiano-Reggiano. For example, Whole Foods often has one from Argentina that offers a reasonable price/performance tradeoff. All of that said, in many people's opinion, nothing is really quite as delicious as true Parmigiano-Reggiano.  <sep>  Q: Is there a Cheaper alternative to parmesan cheese? A: Grana padano and pecorino romano are two other very savory, hard grating cheeses that work well on pasta  Q: Are there are cheddar cheese which can replace parmesan cheese? A: You can also look at parmesan type cheeses that are not actually Parmigiano-Reggiano  Q: what advice can you give me for selecting a cheese? A: Whole Foods often has one from Argentina that offers a reasonable price/performance tradeoff  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: what is the name of that cheese?
Output: No
CONTEXT: The professional (read: industrial) solution would be maltodextrin powder. It is rather tasteless, has good solubility in liquids, and doesn't change much texturewise. In homemade spice mixes, the popular filler solution are dried breadcrumbs of a very small size (like breadcrumbs for schnitzel breading). They are noticeable, because the mix gets gritty, but the consensus among those who do it is that this is a feature, not a bug. They could also slightly thicken a wet dish (soup, stew), but present no problem when strewn over dry food. You can also use a nut flour made of nuts without much of an own taste, like apricot kernels or low quality overdried almonds. Again, this will be somewhat gritty, but not as hard as the breadcrumn solution.  <sep>  Q: Hello, I am trying to find an extender/filter for my spice mix. Any recommendations? A: The professional (read: industrial) solution would be maltodextrin powder. It is rather tasteless, has good solubility in liquids, and doesn't change much texturewise  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: It does not change the texture much but will it change any other properties of the mix?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Sure you can. It will not taste salty, but it also will not taste bland, it will have a "seasoned" taste. Will you like it that way, or miss the salt? That's not something we can predict (or you, for that matter, if you have not tried it before). You have to taste it so you can know if you personally enjoy eating saltless, umami food. When trying, make sure that you are using very small quantities. Measure in knifetips, not in teaspoons, add one at the time and stir well. You can easily overdo it, and there is no way to go back. Pay speciall attention to the feeling of "It's not good yet" - it can come from "not enough seasoning" or from "not enough salt", in the second case adding more MSG won't help.  <sep>  Q: Ran out of salt can I use MSG (monosodium glutamate) instead? A: Sure you can. It will not taste salty  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I add a bit more of MSG then, or will that mess up the food chemistry?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: It is true, in my experience. However, if your recipe does not require salt, you should not be adding it, of course. Removing moisture from onion with the aid of salt helps it reach its desired state (brown or translucent, as desired) faster.I am most familiar with the use of onion in Indian cooking. I generally add a pinch or two of salt to onion when I start sauteing it. Onion starts sweating as soon as you add salt and start stirring. The reason that salt draws out moisture from onion is osmotic pressure. The surface of the onion acts as a semipermeable membrane barrier. Since the solution outside the onion is more concentrated with respect to salt, water moves out of the onion to the general liquid side, to balance the osmotic pressure on either side of the onion surface.  <sep>  Q: Is there any advantage to adding salt to onion while frying? A: Removing moisture from onion with the aid of salt helps it reach its desired state (brown or translucent, as desired) faster  Q: Why is removing moisture from onion important, for texture? A: helps it reach its desired state (brown or translucent, as desired) faster  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: So, timing - Is there any advantage to adding salt to onion while frying itself rather than adding it the last?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Sadly, baked potatoes are one of those foods that are only truly at their peak when first baked. Either re-baking them or microwaving them will give the least bad results for reheating.Your better bet, however, is to give them a new life, for example as potato pancakes, hash browns, as an ingredient in a hash, or similar application. While they won't have the same quality as a fresh baked potato, these can be very good dishes.  <sep>  Q: How should baked potatoes be reheated ? A: Sadly, baked potatoes are one of those foods that are only truly at their peak when first baked. Either re-baking them or microwaving them will give the least bad results for reheating  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I wrap it in foil if I try reheating it in the oven?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps. It clumps easily, especially when things aren't perfectly airtight (probably more common in your grandmother's time), and mixing in a small amount of liquid is an easy way to make sure it all breaks up.I'm less sure about the alternating. It is pretty common to alternate wet and dry as a way of getting things evenly mixed and avoiding lumps, so it's possible it's a variation on that. The paste might be too thick to easily mix into the wet, but also wet enough that it'd tend to stay as a lump if you mix it straight into the dry, so alternating wet-dry-paste might get you more even mixing? But if you're able to mix the paste smoothly into the wet, it's completely fine to just do that.  <sep>  Q: Why pre-mix baking soda into 2 tsp of milk? A: Mixing it with milk (or liquid in general) is probably just to remove clumps  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How do I evenly distribute it in the dough?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: While using a hot oven and keeping the tin hot while filling are both critical elements, equal concern needs to be taken with making sure that your batter is at room temperature.If the eggs and milk aren't room temp to even slightly warm, then it will take a significant amount of heat to simply warm the batter in the pan before significant steam can build for their expansion.You can warm eggs quickly by placing the whole egg (in shell) in a bowl and covering with hot water from the tap. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and you'll have room temperature/warm egg. Milk can simply be microwaved to warm only slightly or you'll cook the eggs.You might also try using bread flour. Here in the south all-purpose flour has a lower gluten content than most other all-purpose flour in the US and it's also bleached to weaken the gluten content that's there. I've recommended to guests of mine that have had issues with popovers not rising that they try bread flour and I've heard positive responses following the use of bread flour. Bread flour will also have a bit more flavor and produce more browning from the additional protein.  <sep>  Q: How do you make Yorkshire Puddings rise reliably? A: If the eggs and milk aren't room temp to even slightly warm  Q: Why do they need to be warm? A: it will take a significant amount of heat to simply warm the batter in the pan before significant steam can build for their expansion  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you have a foolproof method for making sure they rise every time?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I believe that 'English Breakfast Tea' is a very broad definition and doesn't refer to an exact blend; each manufacturer has their own version of it. I would say that English Breakfast Tea often includes Assam, but as your Wiki source suggests it also contains other teas. Therefore Assam is a separate tea.  <sep>  Q: Does English Breakfast Tea equal Assam Tea? A: t English Breakfast Tea often includes Assam  Q: I want to make Chai, what kind of tea can I use? A: English Breakfast Tea  Q: should I heat the cup before serving? A: Therefore Assam is a separate tea.  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Which is better? White or brown sugar?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Sure you can bake crushed peppermint candy into cake. If you're talking about candy cane type candy, you can just crush it and add it to the batter, you wouldn't have to make changes to the recipe at all except the addition. It won't affect the way the cake bakes. The very edges of crushed candy might meld into the cake a bit, but I would expect that effect to actually be pretty nice. The sharp edges would be just a bit softened. Whether it maintains it's own character would mostly depend upon the size of the pieces. Powder might dissolve, but distinct pieces (like .3-.5 centimeter or so) would stay distinct.  <sep>  Q: How do I add crushed peppermint to a cupcake to bake? I'm fairly new at baking this. A: you can just crush it and add it to the batter, you wouldn't have to make changes to the recipe at all except the addition. It won't affect the way the cake bakes  Q: If I added it would I mix slowly or fast?###What if it melts, is that ok? A: The very edges of crushed candy might meld into the cake a  Q: What do you mean by meld? A: The sharp edges would be just a bit softened  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will that make the cupcake seem mushy?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Fat doesn't spoil like other foods. No bacteria can live in fat. Going rancid is a chemical reaction in which the fat molecules break down. So "leaving out" is not a problem. The major factors in going rancid are light and air. The more light hits your fat, the sooner it goes rancid. Also, rancidity occurs when the fat is oxidized, meaning that if you prevent contact with air, your fat will last longer. Both factors are minimized by transferring the fat to a tightly closed opaque container. With liquid oils, you use a dark colored bottle. As bottles are impractical for solid fat, just strain your grease into a jar, close it, and put it in a cupboard. The shelf life should be many months, probably more than a year. Also, don't worry that you can get something nasty when the grease goes bad unnoticed. Rancid fat isn't a big safety risk, and ingesting it in small amounts is not problematic. If it stinks, throw it out. Before that, there is no problem eating it. The above assumes pure, well-strained fat. Pieces of fried meat left over in the fat are a safety risk, even tiny ones.  <sep>  Q: How long does grease take to go bad/rancid when sitting out? A: The shelf life should be many months, probably more than a year  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: is that true for all types of grease? for example is it different for bacon grease versus ground beef grease?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand. The word "Gumbo" itself comes from the African Bantu tribal language which uses the word "Ngambo" for okra. In the plantation culture of the south "ngambo" became "gumbo" and eventually came to be the word for a soup containing okra. In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it to provide thickening from the mucilaginous substance secreted from the okra.As people moved westward toward the Louisiana region they adopted the Choctaw Indian method of using ground sassafras leaves (gumbe file) as the preferred thickening method in that area. Sidenote: Gumbo file is considered to be the only indigenous north American spice.Without knowing what it is that you've been disappointed with, it's difficult to make suggestions. As with so many regional dishes there are certain consistencies but more often than not...more variations. This is one of those items where there isn't necessarily ONE primary method.Some gumbos use a roux for added depth of flavor, color, and thickening while others are more broth based.The main consistency is that it is typically served ladled over rice.  <sep>  Q: What is Gumbo? A: Gumbo is a creolized (blending of different cultures) dish that was really a way of making use of many whatever might be on hand  Q: what is the secret to making it good? A: In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it to provide thickening from the mucilaginous substance secreted from the okra  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there a special way to cook it?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: No recipe alteration needed.Fried meatballs will develop more of a crust, and thus more flavour through the Maillard reaction. In any case, unless you're making tiny meatballs (or finishing their cooking in a sauce of some sort), they're going to need to be finished via baking anyway.I would only do the baking method if I had to make an enormous quantity at once. For home cooking I always fry then bake.  <sep>  Q: What would be the difference between frying vs baking meatballs? A: Fried meatballs will develop more of a crust, and thus more flavour through the Maillard reaction  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is the maillard reaction?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I agree with yossarian, if I question it, I chuck it. Although in this case, the salmon probably will not harm you, it might just taste bad. Loss of moisture (freezer burn), taking on of flavours, etc. I wouldn't eat it because it wouldn't taste great. My father-in-law would eat it, because you don't throw out food (his rule). Bottom line, if it has been in the freezer for those two years straight, it won't give you food poisoning or harm you. It's just a matter of palate. But rest assured, it won't taste great.  <sep>  Q: Can I still eat this fish?### I just found a couple of salmon fillets in my freezer that seem to have been there for about two years. Are they still edible, or should I bin them? A: if it has been in the freezer for those two years straight, it won't give you food poisoning or harm you  Q: So I can still eat these? A: It's just a matter of palate. But rest assured, it won't taste great  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How long can I store the Salmon Fillets in the freezer?
Output: No
CONTEXT: There are many kitchen utensils which will work. My favorite will be canning jars, filled with some water so they don't float, and sealed. Food safe, can withstand the temperature, easily cleaned. One may be enough, if you find the perfect size. If you don't have them and want to try it with something else first, look in your kitchen for metal or ceramic vessels which can stand upright and are several centimeters taller than the sauce level after displacement. This can be a thermos flask without the cap, or even a tall mug. Just put it there, again fill with some water, and fill the sauce around it. The biggest risk is that it topples over, and you end up with a somewhat watery sauce.  <sep>  Q: Ways to displace liquids while cooking A: There are many kitchen utensils which will work. My favorite will be canning jars  Q: What can I use that won't displace the flavor? A: metal or ceramic vessels which can stand upright and are several centimeters taller than the sauce level after displacement  Q: Which utensil will have the least amount of juice stick to it? A: canning jars, filled with some water so they don't float, and sealed. Food safe, can withstand the temperature, easily cleaned  Q: Should I use a slow cooker to store it? A: Just put it there, again fill with some water, and fill the sauce around it  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there a certain temperrature it should be at
Output: No