niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
CONTEXT: Dust all three inclusions (the chips and nuts) and then place half of the plain batter (that has no inclusions added) in the pan(s), add the inclusions to the remaining batter and mix lightly. Pour that batter evenly over the batter already in the pan(s) and bake. Don't cut the pistachios in more than half or they will be too small.  <sep>  Q: I was wondering how to add pistachios to my white chocolate mudcake? A: Dust all three inclusions (the chips and nuts) and then place half of the plain batter  Q: Does the size of the pistachio matter? I want a good size one so people can really taste them in the cake. A: Don't cut the pistachios in more than half or they will be too small  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What is the best method to prevent the chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom.
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: As far as I can see, you don't defrost the pie before baking in the recipe so some of the time in the oven would just be defrosting the pie; so this could be done in advance by bringing it out of the freezer an hour and a half before baking say. As the chicken is already cooked it looks like all you're doing is cooking the pastry so you could just use thinner pastry which would cook quicker, or better you could use layers of phyllo pasty which would cook a lot quicker but of course wouldn't puff up like the puff pastry.If you follow this it could probably bake for just 25 minutes or there about.Hope this helps!  <sep>  Q: How can I reduce baking time for a frozen pot pie? A: bringing it out of the freezer an hour and a half before baking say  Q: how long will it bake if I thaw it? A: If you follow this it could probably bake for just 25 minutes or there about  Q: would choosing a different pie type work better? A: you could just use thinner pastry which would cook quicker, or better you could use layers of phyllo pasty which would cook a lot quicker  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: what about pasties or a hand pie?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Frittata freezes just fine. At least, mine do. There are a couple of drawbacks you might want to take into account when making your recipe, though.One is that the individual tastes of the ingredients all meld together when the frittata gets thawed or reheated, so if you're looking forward to that bite that has a particularly strong taste of, say, asparagus, it's not going to happen. Conversely, if you're looking forward to that bite that doesn't include the taste of green pepper, that's not going to happen, either, if you put it in there. I never use green pepper in frittata; it completely takes over the dish.The other drawback is that some of the moister ingredients will lose water upon thawing or reheating, thus soaking the frittata on the second go-around and giving it an unpleasant, rubbery texture. If you plan to freeze your frittata, consider your ingredients with that in mind, and choose ones that are low-moisture (extra cheese, dried ham, etc.) or pre-cooked to cook out some of the moisture (mushrooms, sweet onion, etc.)  <sep>  Q: Freezing a frittata###I'm hoping to make a frittata to last a few days to take to work for lunch. Am I able to freeze it, if so are there any ingredients that do not freeze well and I should avoid putting in the frittata?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There is not really a turning point. The way that wine goes bad is the process of making vinegar. From wikipedia:The word "vinegar" derives from the Old French vin aigre, meaning "sour wine".The Canadian government limits things that can be sold as 'vinegar' to something with an acetic acid content of 4-12%, so you could do the technical-bureaucratic thing and wait for the acetic acid to get up to 4%.If you aren't hung up on technicalities, then you can use it as soon as it gets sour enough. It is done when all the alcohol has been changed to acetic acid, but it is a bit hard to taste since the acetic flavor dominates.  <sep>  Q: When is homemade wine-based vinegar simply bad wine? A: There is not really a turning point. The way that wine goes bad is the process of making vinegar  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can I stop the process once it starts?
Output: No
CONTEXT: When I make a paella I never cover it, I find it keeps in too much moisture. My uncovered method is to put the fish in and cook for 10 minutes. If my mussels are small I will usually wait 2-3 minutes before putting them in, bu for "standard" mussels 10 minutes seems to work well. I use a low-medium heat on a large burner.  <sep>  Q: How long to cook seafood in paella? A: burner  Q: How long to cook mussels? A: If my mussels are small I will usually wait 2-3 minutes before putting them in, bu for "standard" mussels 10 minutes seems to work well. I use a low-medium heat on a large burner  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will they be fully opened?
Output: No
CONTEXT: No, the fat will not render at about 50 C (122 F).However, you said core temperature, which implies the surface temperature will be higher assuming you are not cooking in a 50 C oven (which you should not, for safety reasons). If you are pre-cooking the steak at, for example 120 C (250 F), the surface will be hotter by the time the center reaches your target temperature, so you may get some rendering.Still, there is a quite simple answer: trim the excess fat. What remains should char and develop a good flavor when you sear it on the grill.  <sep>  Q: When I cook a steak, will the fats render if it is slow cooked at low temps?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I suppose the Belgian "curry ketchup" is similar to the German varieties and no, they are usually not only seasoned with curry powder, but also other spices. There is no standard seasoning mix for curry ketchup, but common additional spices are ginger, black pepper, paprika, cayenne or other chili powders. I also think that some brands contain onions.The brownisher colour of curry ketchup is mostly because of the turmeric in the curry powder, so just adding the powder to regular ketchup will get you a colour match even without the additional spices or ingredients.  <sep>  Q: Is curry ketchup just ketchup with curry powder? A: they are usually not only seasoned with curry powder, but also other spices  Q: what sort of spices do you use? A: There is no standard seasoning mix for curry ketchup, but common additional spices are ginger, black pepper, paprika, cayenne or other chili powders. I also think that some brands contain onions  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Would you recommend a particular ketchup?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: It is hard to tell from the picture, but this doesn't look like burned off seasoning, it is more like a burned on residue. If that's the case, you can try cleaning it some way. The problem is that physical cleaning methods probably won't be sufficient, chemical cleaning with alkali will damage the seasoning and chemical cleaning with acid, if the seasoning is compromised, can rust the pan a bit. So there is a high chance you will end up reseasoning. If this really looks and feels like a buildup and not like exposed oxidised metal, my preference would be to soak in warm, not hot, acid. Vinegar or a citric acid solution should work well. Afterwards, try to scrub off with a stiff plastic brush. If it doesn't go away, or the seasoning goes away too, or if this was missing seasoning from the beginning, you have to strip and reseason. We have several questions on the topic, and the Internet is also full of suggestions. I personally prefer doing it with lye (best results, strips both old seasoning and rust), owners of self-cleaning ovens like incinerating it, and there are a list of other methods to work with.  <sep>  Q: How do I recover from overheating my cast-iron skillet? A: It is hard to tell from the picture, but this doesn't look like burned off seasoning, it is more like a burned on residue. If that's the case, you can try cleaning it some way  Q: What would you recommend using to clean it? A: my preference would be to soak in warm, not hot, acid. Vinegar or a citric acid solution should work well. Afterwards, try to scrub off with a stiff plastic brush  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is the residue likely to taint the flavour of food in future?
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  <sep> FOLLOWUP_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?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Depending on the design, the heating coil may have collapsed and is shorting out at various pointsThis may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describeMeasure the current with a meter and compare to manufacturers label, if much higher it's time to scrap it. Unlikely to be easily repairable if it has a heating coilIf it is running hot it is likely to fail soon and not heat at allModern crock-pots used solid elements, not coils. They also often have physical temperature regulation systems, not just a simple element selector switch  <sep>  Q: Can a crock pot go bad? A: This may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describe  Q: It is rather old, and it seems the meats are coming out tough, is that possible? A: Depending on the design, the heating coil may have collapsed and is shorting out at various pointsThis may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describe  Q: Is there anyway I can fix it? A: Measure the current with a meter and compare to manufacturers label, if much higher it's time to scrap it. Unlikely to be easily repairable if it has a heating coil  Q: Do you think I should just buy a new one? A: Measure the current with a meter and compare to manufacturers label  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Where do I get a meter?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Don't most cake recipes require mixing dry ingredients first? Well, what's been done has been done.The standard professional chef way of getting lumps out of anything is to pass it through a fine strainer. In your case a standard metal pasta strainer should work. Put the strainer over a bowl, pour the batter in and use the back of a large spoon or ladle to gentle press the batter through. The lumps of sugar will be left over and you can just crush them then.Whipping the batter might work the gluten proteins in the flour which will make for a tough chewy texture. Some cakes actually take this into account and others it is bad, so be careful.  <sep>  Q: What can I do with batter that has lumpy sugar in it? A: you can just crush them  Q: I already tried beating it on high speed, but there's still lumps, so how can I smash them all? A: In your case a standard metal pasta strainer should work  Q: Is there a way to prevent this altogether? A: mixing dry ingredients first  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I try beating at a higher or lower speed to prevent this in the future?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You should dry roast the seeds before putting them in bread dough. It will have a really strong flavour. He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour. You can either use hulled or unhealed. I believe that you have washed the sesame seeds, dried them, dry roasted them and then ........ WHOOP in the dough. That will of course taste great....  <sep>  Q: Is it better to bake with unhulled sesame seeds or hulled seeds? A: He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour  Q: How much stronger is the flavor with hulled seeds? A: You should dry roast the seeds before putting them in bread dough. It will have a really strong flavour. He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour  Q: Do they need to be dry roasted for other uses besides bread? A: WHOOP in the dough. That will of course taste great....  Q: Besides the mild flavor, are there other differences between hulled and unhulled? A: He used the unhulled seeds for the mild flavour. You can either use hulled or unhealed  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Are there certain recipes where the hulled seeds are better?
Output: No
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. A: 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  Q: Why did manufacturers stop making thin, smooth plastic turner spatulas? A: The old thin utensils were made of Nylon  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Where, if anywhere, can I buy this style of spatula?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Your clarification means a lot -- "baked" potato in the U.S. tends to be a whole potato cooked on its own, where the insides become fluffy and creamy, and is done with larger starchy white potatoes, or sweet potatoes work well, too.Roasted potatoes, on the other hand, tends to be (in the U.S.) be smaller "new" potatoes, waxy potatoes, or even larger starchy potatoes cut up (eg, 'oven fries').The starchy potatoes only really hold up well when roasting if it's very high heat or a short amount of time -- if you're going to be cooking them with the roast as there's going to be moisture in there, I'd go for a waxy potato (eg, Red Bliss).As for the browning -- probably coat them well with oil, and if they're not brown enough for your liking when you pull the roast, as you're going to have to rest it anyway, drain the meat juices, crank the oven up to somewhere around 450F (230C) and leave the potatoes in for a few extra minutes.ps. yes, I know a sweet potato isn't a potato. And I also tend to use Yukon Gold for just about everything, as it makes great baked potatoes, and roasted potatoes (although, not sure how well with a roast at the same time) and they're good in pot roast and stews if you don't add them too early.  <sep>  Q: What are the best potatoes for baking? A: I also tend to use Yukon Gold for just about everything, as it makes great baked potatoes  Q: Are those suitable for baking with a roast that will give a nice golden brown finish on the outside? A: they're good in pot roast and stews if you don't add them too early  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you have any other suggestions for cooking/baking with potatoes?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: I always submerged mine in warm water and, bare handed, worked the cap until it came free. The water should dissolve the salt with the help of the mechanical action. That was with glass bottoms and metal tops. You should be able to brute force your full metal shaker with no ill effect as the metal will have a much higher shear strength than the salt that is binding it.  <sep>  Q: Any idea how to get a stuck lid off a salt shaker? A: I always submerged mine in warm water and, bare handed, worked the cap until it came free  Q: How long do I leave it in the warm water? A: The water should dissolve the salt with the help of the mechanical action  Q: Any other suggestions you may have regarding this? A: You should be able to brute force your full metal shaker with no ill effect  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Will I be able to use the salt shaker again?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized. This means that it has been mechanically emulsified to prevent the butter from separating. I don't know if the cream for creme fraiche is homogenized too before creme fraiche is made, but with your result, I'd suspect homogenization too. It won't show up on the label as an ingredient, as it is done by forcing the cream through microfilters.  <sep>  Q: I am trying to make creme fraiche but the butter has not split from the whey. Is there any reason for this? A: If you were using supermarket cream, the reason would be very clear: it is not only pasteurized, but also homogenized  Q: What exactly does that mean. A: This means that it has been mechanically emulsified to prevent the butter from separating  Q: How can I tell if the cream is homogenized or not? A: It won't show up on the label as an ingredient, as it is done by forcing the cream through microfilters  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can you direct me to any resources that would let me know what brands are homogenized or not.
Output: No
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  Q: Is there any way to make Apple and Mesquite stronger? A: Mesquite is a very assertive flavor that typically goes with beef, especially fatty beef  Q: I'm interested in knowing things that'd help me decide what to pair them with.###Do the choices work well with Fish? A: 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  Q: Any other suggestions? A: Ultimately, there's no hard and fast rules - taste things and do what works for you  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there a certain temperature the liquid smoke works better in?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Very simply, bake it for the recommended time in the recipe. Then if it looks golden brown (note that if the air in the oven is not humid enough the bread may stay pale, on a side note a humid oven helps to develop a good crust), tap it in on it's base and if it sounds hollow its done. If it feels soft in the base and not hollow or If its still not golden brown, put it back in the oven for a few minutes then try the tap check again. Although you stated you dislike the thermometer technique, for others reading the bread should have an internal temperature of 200F or 94C, if not return it to the oven for a few minutes until it is.  <sep>  Q: How can you know that your bread is done?###Most bread recipes give an estimate to how long that bread must bake
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Basically, you can refreeze the raspberries.When a fruit or veg. is frozen, the water inside the plant cell expands, and bursts the cell wall, which is why there is so much 'juice' when you thaw. If you refreeze, you can be sure that the raspberries will freeze into a giant block. If you are using them to make a sauce or a jam, this is not significant. That being said, if you are using frozen raspberries in the first place, you are obviously not looking for a perfectly intact raspberry, you are using them for some other purpose. Therefor, refreezing is no big deal. I recently answered another question about freezing and refreezing, and how it is basically a myth that it renders the refrozen product inedible. Any time you freeze you know that you are not going to get 'exactly' the same product when you thaw it, and the same goes with refreezing, there is always a 'slight' degredation of the product with each successive freeze (do you like my liberal usage of quotes?) You won't poison yourself or anything like that, you should have no worries.That being said, what are you doing with the berries? Certainly a refrozen raspberry should be no worse that a raspberry frozen once.  <sep>  Q: Can I re-freeze fruit?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Depending on the design, the heating coil may have collapsed and is shorting out at various pointsThis may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describeMeasure the current with a meter and compare to manufacturers label, if much higher it's time to scrap it. Unlikely to be easily repairable if it has a heating coilIf it is running hot it is likely to fail soon and not heat at allModern crock-pots used solid elements, not coils. They also often have physical temperature regulation systems, not just a simple element selector switch  <sep>  Q: Can a crock pot go bad? A: This may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describe  Q: It is rather old, and it seems the meats are coming out tough, is that possible? A: Depending on the design, the heating coil may have collapsed and is shorting out at various pointsThis may cause it to run hotter than intended, and result in problems you describe  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there anyway I can fix it?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: After creating a new batch using the same process as my first one, but with a different, non-Greek, starter yogurt (which uses a different set and balance of bacteria than the starter I used for my first batch), I found that the texture was the same as my starter yogurt and was without the pithy texture. Therefore, it seems that it is, in fact, the difference in fermentation, which depends on the types of bacteria cultures in a given yogurt that determine the texture of Greek vs non-Greek yogurt.  <sep>  Q: What causes the texture difference between Greek style yogurt and regular yogurt? A: it seems that it is, in fact, the difference in fermentation, which depends on the types of bacteria cultures in a given yogurt that determine the texture of Greek vs non-Greek yogurt  Q: Can you tell me more? A: I found that the texture was the same as my starter yogurt and was without the pithy texture  Q: What's your starter yogurt can you elaborate more? A: non-Greek, starter yogurt (which uses a different set and balance of bacteria than the starter I used for my first batch  Q: Do most people like Greek style yogurt better? A: I found that the texture was the same as my starter yogurt and was without the pithy texture  Q: Is the starter yogurt just plain yogurt A: non-Greek  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Anything else I need to know about it?
Output: No
CONTEXT: They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there. Mind you, the more aromatic and subtle parts of the flavor will dissipate over time. The sugar absorbs water, giving the combination a very low water activity, meaning there's little water available for microorganisms to use in growth. As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil.  <sep>  Q: How long is sugar (mixed with minor ingredients) good for? A: They're good pretty much forever. There is not enough available water for things to grow in there  Q: I mixed them over a year ago, would it still be good? A: As long as your flavoring pieces are small and well mixed with sugar they will not spoil  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Some I mixed with lemon/orange zest, will that pose a problem?
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: Sauerkraut for hot dogs A: It really comes down to taste. In this usage, you're treating sauerkraut like a condiment so there's not really a "correct" answer  Q: Would you serve anything else with it? A: Personally, I just eat sauerkraut with a fork  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: would you wash it before eating?
Output: No
CONTEXT: I'm sorry to say this, but I think prevention is the best answer. Once you're vegetables freeze things happen at the cellular level that changes the nature of the vegetables. For example, ice crystals pierce cell walls which destroys some of the structure, which is responsible for the crispness and crunch of the vegetable. I don't think there is really a way to "fix" this, once it happens.That said, cooking does something similar to vegetables. Cooking destroys cell walls, which is why cooked carrots are so much softer than raw carrots. I would think that vegetables that stand up to cooking would survive freezing the best (such as your mushrooms). On the other hand, somthing like lettuce is a lost cause, once frozen.  <sep>  Q: How do I recover vegetables that get "refrigerator crisper chill"?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Leaving any sort of sugar confection in the fridge (as it will out of the fridge also, but to a lesser extent) will soften the sugar after a prolonged period due to the moisture in the air. However, putting it in the fridge for a short period of time will simply speed up the cooling process as you put in your question.  <sep>  Q: Can I cool my toffee in the fridge? A: putting it in the fridge for a short period of time will simply speed up the cooling process  Q: Do you know how long it can be in the fridge? A: Leaving any sort of sugar confection in the fridge (as it will out of the fridge also, but to a lesser extent) will soften the sugar after a prolonged period due to the moisture in the air  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there a suggested time to help with cooling?
Output: No
CONTEXT: The fishy smell comes from amines - you want a low pH substance to take the smell away, like lemon juice or vinegar. Some brands of "shower cleaner" will do the trick.Bicarbonate of soda absorbs "general" odors, but it is alkaline and not the best choice in this case.  <sep>  Q: How do you get the smell of fish off your hands? A: you want a low pH substance to take the smell away, like lemon juice or vinegar  Q: What if that doesn't work? A: Some brands of "shower cleaner" will do the trick  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Can you suggest any specific brands?
Output: No
CONTEXT: What gives spices their flavors are the oils that they contain, along with any water soluble flavors that they might have. In a pressure cooker, your food will cook hot. What that means to your spices will vary as certain spices could grow more bitter or sweeter depending on the compounds inside them. Conventional wisdom says that pressure cooking concentrates the flavors, although that would seem to fly in the face of physics as you aren't reducing while pressure cooking, you are just heating steam at a higher atmosphere to transfer more heat to the food faster.As for texture, use the one that you like.  <sep>  Q: what is the difference between cooking vegetable curries in a pressure cooker and a wok? A: Conventional wisdom says that pressure cooking concentrates the flavors  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I cook vegetable curries in a kadhai?
Output: No
CONTEXT: One of the first things I learned in Indian cooking is that the combination of tomatoes, onions and ginger is self-thickening. As time went by, I realised that the thickening effect is far more noticable with old varieties of tomatoes - "beef" tomatoes and a lot of the modern varieties are difficult to thicken unless partially fried first.Despite the absence of ginger, I suspect that the thickening is purely a natural action between the tomatoes and the onion, and that the tomatoes used were some particularly nice old variety.  <sep>  Q: Why did my tomato soup turn thick and brownish? A: One of the first things I learned in Indian cooking is that the combination of tomatoes, onions and ginger is self-thickening  Q: The above combination with garlic, onions, spices can't be all wrong, can it? A: beef" tomatoes and a lot of the modern varieties are difficult to thicken unless partially fried first  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What went wrong with the color?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Personally I'd suggest blanching your pasta. By blanching:I mean get a big pan of heavily salted water on a rolling boil. Drop your pasta into the water, give it a stir.After 1 min or when the water has come back to boil drain the pasta off.At this point your pasta will still be el' dante but not raw which is what I suspect the directions are suggesting when they say "2 min less than instructed" then just use it at the mixing with sour cream step.If you were to just use the pasta freshly made it will likely not have the texture desired. Boiling it will help moisten it up and start to cook the flour.  <sep>  Q: Using homemade pasta instead of dried in a bake###'d like to use fresh homemade pasta tonight in place of bagged egg noodles. ###My question is, should I prep the noodles in boiling water in anyway, or should I skip that step and add the freshly made noodles where the recipe calls for it? A: Personally I'd suggest blanching your pasta  Q: Do you recommend adding the freshly made noodles where the recipe calls for it? A: If you were to just use the pasta freshly made it will likely not have the texture desired. Boiling it will help moisten it up and start to cook the flour  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Thats helpful. Anything else i need to keep in mind while using homemade pasta?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: What I've done in the past is mist some water on both sides of the bread slices, then put them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds (alternatively, an oven set at 300F/150C for 5-10 minutes will do it too).Experiment with the amount of water (but keep it low) and cooking times. You should get much softer (and warm) bread slices out of it.  <sep>  Q: How can I soften the texture of storebought whole-grain bread?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: A quick and dirty way of achieving this is to microwave them for a bit. Microwave oven powers vary, so try 10 seconds first and add time as necessary. You'll find the right time for the right amount to bring your chips to nearly what they were prior to sitting out.  <sep>  Q: Can I make my chips crunchy again after they have gone soggy?
Output: Yes
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?###The recipes for fruitcake that I've looked at say to soak the dried fruit in brandy, rum, etc., i.e., something with a high alcohol content.### I've been using liqueur which works well. I was wondering if using a sweet wine would work
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: Yes, you should store them in a air-tight jar, and the best is to store the jar in a cool place in the house. The fridge is to moist for storing cupcakes. You can store them in the jar for about 3-4 days, but they won't taste fresh any more. So I would suggest if you want to store them longer then 1 or maybe 2 days, freeze them right after they cooled down from baking. If you use a topping, you can top your cupcakes when they are thawed.  <sep>  Q: How to best store cupcakes? A: you should store them in a air-tight jar, and the best is to store the jar in a cool place in the house  Q: When I put them in the fridge, they developed a kind of a moist surface by the next day. Should I just leave them outside in an air-tight jar? A: So I would suggest if you want to store them longer then 1 or maybe 2 days, freeze them right after they cooled down from baking  Q: so to compare then, for how long will they stay fresh outside, rather than in freezer? A: You can store them in the jar for about 3-4 days, but they won't taste fresh any more  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you think vacuum packing helps keep them fresher ?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Don't RinseYou should not need to do more than shake the excess marinade from your chicken, or if you want to be very thorough, pat it down with towels lightly.If you rinsed, you would be washing away from of the flavor developed by your marinade, and the seasoning at the surface of the chicken.Cook onThe goal is to not put the chicken on the grill with so much left over marinade that it fails to cook through and dry. By the time you are done grilling, the chicken should be essentially dry at the surface with nothing left to curdle.The other goal of the grilling (or putting in the tandoor, I imagine, if you have one) is to develop the nice browned and delicious flavors, and that won't happen if there is still liquid yogurt on the surface.Type of yogurtThe particular type of yogurt you use should not be a factor, since it should be fully cooked in the grilling phase.However, in general, very high fat dairly products (like cream, or a yogurt made from full cream).  <sep>  Q: Should I rinse meat after marinating in yogurt? A: Don't RinseYou should not need to do more than shake the excess marinade from your chicken, or if you want to be very thorough, pat it down with towels lightly  Q: How do I keep the yogurt from curdling and giving the sauce a gritty look? A: The goal is to not put the chicken on the grill with so much left over marinade that it fails to cook through and dry  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Is there any particular type of yogurt that is better for marinades?
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: Are there any drawbacks to using this method? A: It is also really easy to have the gravy turn out inedibly salty if you aren't careful  Q: What steps do I need to take to make sure this does not happen? A: 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  Q: Would the gravy made by this method be sub par compared to gravy made other ways? A: It is definitely possible to make an excellent pan gravy with the drippings from a brined turkey  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Are there any kitchen tools that can make this process easier for me?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Yes, you should store them in a air-tight jar, and the best is to store the jar in a cool place in the house. The fridge is to moist for storing cupcakes. You can store them in the jar for about 3-4 days, but they won't taste fresh any more. So I would suggest if you want to store them longer then 1 or maybe 2 days, freeze them right after they cooled down from baking. If you use a topping, you can top your cupcakes when they are thawed.  <sep>  Q: Do you have any advice on how best to store cupcakes? A: you should store them in a air-tight jar  Q: Would that be in the fridge or at room temp? A: store the jar in a cool place in the house. The fridge is to moist for storing cupcakes  Q: How long do you think they'd stay fresh if I follow your advice? A: I would suggest if you want to store them longer then 1 or maybe 2 days, freeze them right after they cooled down from baking  Q: Should I freeze them before or after frosting them? A: If you use a topping, you can top your cupcakes when they are thawed.  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Do you have a suggestion for cupcake flavors?
Output: No
CONTEXT: Presumably you are experiencing rancidity, due to oxygen.While you have nitrogen flushed the bags at filling time, the bags are not impervious to oxygen diffusion.A different type of bag (an "oxygen barrier" bag material) or package (glass jar, or metal can) and, in addition, (based on other packaging I have seen) oxygen absorbing packets inside the bag may be required for long shelf life. Either alone would probably extend the shelf-life somewhat.  <sep>  Q: How do we keep our roasted cashews from smelling bad eventually? A: Presumably you are experiencing rancidity, due to oxygen  Q: So I should suck the air out of the packaging? A: A different type of bag (an "oxygen barrier" bag material) or package (glass jar, or metal can  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I use something other then polyproplene?
Output: No
CONTEXT: There are quite a few very sophisticated market gardeners in New Zealand producing greens and micro-greens like no other in the worldEspecially from the Pukekohe, and other volcanic silt soils areas, it's hard to grow anything bad. The crisp mornings at this time of year, and the naturally nutritious soils result in greens including kale that are very sweet and tasty  <sep>  Q: Is sweet-tasting raw kale normal? A: There are quite a few very sophisticated market gardeners in New Zealand producing greens and micro-greens like no other in the world  Q: Are there different varieties of kale? A: he crisp mornings at this time of year, and the naturally nutritious soils result in greens including kale that are very sweet and tasty  Q: What makes kale sweet? A: Especially from the Pukekohe, and other volcanic silt soils areas, it's hard to grow anything bad  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What kind of soil is best for kale?
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: Is there a secret to making it good? A: Without knowing what it is that you've been disappointed with, it's difficult to make suggestions  Q: I've never made it before, so what makes it so good? A: Some gumbos use a roux for added depth of flavor, color, and thickening while others are more broth based  Q: What else is in it? A: a soup containing okra. In the deep south of South Carolina and southern Georgia it typically has Okra in it  Q: Yuck....can I put in something other than okra? A: the Choctaw Indian method of using ground sassafras leaves (gumbe file) as the preferred thickening method in that area  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Hmmmm...do you have any other suggestions?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: For cheese cakes water bath makes more sense cause you want to avoid burning of the batter by keeping the heat contact directly from the tray.For brownies the contact of the hot plate is required, and that is how you get a little solid outer part.When you try to water bath brownies, they would have more or less like cheese cake texture, I actually tried it.  <sep>  Q: Can a water bath be used to bake brownies? A: When you try to water bath brownies, they would have more or less like cheese cake texture, I actually tried it  Q: Can the same concept be used for cheese cakes? A: For cheese cakes water bath makes more sense cause you want to avoid burning of the batter by keeping the heat contact directly from the tray  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: I would think the same thing about cheese cakes, but the fact that many people are doing that means it's OK in that case.
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: You are making Gianduja - and if you make chocolates out of it, they're Giandujotti - singular form Giandujotto; The name might help you find sources of information.The tempering process will be basically the same (I've seen sources suggest 2Â°C below temperatures for white chocolate temperatures at all times), but keep in mind that it won't be as melt resistant and as such not particularly good for enrobing.  <sep>  Q: Will liquefied hazelnuts negatively affect the tempering of milk chocolate? A: The tempering process will be basically the same  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How do you think i can liquefy hazelnuts ?
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  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: is this what the professionals do?
Output: No
CONTEXT: You can add quite a lot of tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes. I think I'd just reduce the soup down once it was made or add carrots. Carrot flavour really complements tomato soup and many tomato soups recipes require carrots. The starch will then help you thicken the soup.  <sep>  Q: How to get a thicker soup from watery tomatoes? A: I'd just reduce the soup down once it was made  Q: I don't have the time for that is there an ingredient that would thicken it? A: tomato paste/puree but this will mask the fresh flavour of your tomatoes  Q: Do you have any other suggestions? A: he starch will then help you thicken the soup  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: Should I puree the carrots before adding them?
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?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: There is not really a turning point. The way that wine goes bad is the process of making vinegar. From wikipedia:The word "vinegar" derives from the Old French vin aigre, meaning "sour wine".The Canadian government limits things that can be sold as 'vinegar' to something with an acetic acid content of 4-12%, so you could do the technical-bureaucratic thing and wait for the acetic acid to get up to 4%.If you aren't hung up on technicalities, then you can use it as soon as it gets sour enough. It is done when all the alcohol has been changed to acetic acid, but it is a bit hard to taste since the acetic flavor dominates.  <sep>  Q: When is homemade wine-based vinegar simply bad wine?###Is there a specific smell it should or shouldn't have? A: There is not really a turning point. The way that wine goes bad is the process of making vinegar. From wikipedia  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: What do you need to put into the wine to make it turn into vinegar?
Output: Yes
CONTEXT: This is going to depend on how long you want to keep it for. If you're serving it soon (say, same day, maybe next), then don't refrigerate it at all, though some people seem to think it gives better flavor to refrigerate overnight.If you've used e.g., buttercream frosting, you'll need to refrigerate or freeze it, unless you're serving immediately after frosting. Some fillings may also require refrigeration.If you're storing short term, up to maybe a week, refrigerate it.If you're going to be storing it long-term (more than a few days, up to three months), you'll need to tightly wrap it once its cooled, and freeze it. After more than 3â4 months, flavor will be lost, but it'll still be safe to eat, as long as its stayed at 0Â°F/-17Â°C or below.  <sep>  Q: Should a Pound Cake be stored in the fridge or the freezer? A: This is going to depend on how long you want to keep it for  <sep> FOLLOWUP_Q: How long will it stay good in a refrigerator?
Output: Yes