FAQ's

Dogs love croutons. Crunchy croutons can be broken into small pieces for training treats or croutons can be prepared with a softer chewy center to use as pill pockets. Can dogs eat garlic? Veterinarians and poison control organizations all agree that garlic is not safe for dogs. The risks outweigh the benefits, making garlic, or any plant in the...

Damaged electrical parts or poor whisk positioning are likely the blame for your Nespresso frother not working. There may be a tripped outlet, or you may have chosen Milk that isn’t suited for frothing. Why is my milk not frothing? Not Frothing Long Enough If you want rich, creamy froth, you need to aerate the milk longer. Cutting your frothing...

Whiskey does not like direct sunlight, which is its worst enemy. Whiskey is quickly corroded if it is placed in front of a bright window. It will negatively affect those flavor compounds, and it won’t be good. What temperature is too hot for whiskey? How Hot Can Whiskey Be Stored? It is crucial that you store whiskey at...

Andrew Weil says that all mushrooms are essentially indigestible if eaten raw because of their tough cell walls, and that to release their nutrients, they must be cooked. Can you eat Raw mushrooms from the grocery store? SPOILER ALERT: You don’t need to fear raw mushrooms. You can eat them raw as long as they’re from the supermarket. Can you safely...

Pot roasts are usually tough cuts, full of dense muscles and connective tissue. They need long, slow cooking to soften the muscles and melt the connective tissues into juicy, rich natural gelatin. Return the pot roast to your Dutch oven, roasting pan or slow cooker and add more liquid if it’s running dry. Why is my pot roast tough...

Neufchatel is much milder and softer than cream cheese. Many like to use Neufchatel as a substitute for cream cheese and this is perfectly fine in some cases. However, American Neufchatel is not the best choice for cheesecakes as it is too soft and may not work so well. Can you use Neufchatel cheese instead of cream cheese? While...

Tips for Cooking Pasta in the Slow Cooker You can also use pasta shapes other than spaghetti, such as small shells, penne or rotini. These thicker pastas usually require 45 to 60 minutes to cook in the slow cooker — slightly longer than most spaghetti noodles. Can I put dry pasta in slow cooker? If you’re making noodles and pasta...

As the name suggests, sweetened condensed milk makes the pie sweeter and gives it a denser, creamier texture. Evaporated milk, on the other hand, yields a lighter, airier result. Evaporated milk isn’t sweetened either, which is why you can’t simply swap one thickener for the other. How do I make my pecan pie firmer? Throw in a few extra...

You can leave the apple crisp at room temperature for two days, or you can refrigerate it for up to five days. For longer-term storage, you can freeze the apple crisp. Make sure the apple crisp is room temperature all the way through before adding any sort of covering. Can I leave apple Crumble out overnight? According to...

For the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, you should set your electric griddle to 275 degrees Fahrenheit, that is. If you have an electric griddle, it should be really easy to adjust the temperature to the way you want it. Otherwise, you can use a saute pan and keep it at a low-to-medium heat for the best effect. What temperature...