Our recommendation: With breaded and battered foods, reuse oil three or four times. With cleaner-frying items such as potato chips, it’s fine to reuse oil at least eight times—and likely far longer, especially if you’re replenishing it with some fresh oil. Is it unhealthy to reuse cooking oil? Reusing cooking oil without using a deep fryer is extremely harmful to...
When buying celery look for: Firm, tightly packed stalks. They should have medium-thick ribs that are crisp enough to break easily. No rubbery feeling stalks. Check the leaves and make sure they are not wilted and have a vibrant green color. No discoloring or spotting. Stalks should not fan out much. Why is my celery bitter? A Lack...
Make sure that you do not crowd the cube steaks in the skillet. If you do not give each enough room, you will be more likely to overcook it and make it tough. Cook each steak for two or three minutes on each side at medium-high heat, making the total time anywhere between 4 to six minutes. Is...
Start by running some hot water into the sink and filling it up just enough to immerse your dispenser. Pour in enough water to cover it and soak for 20-30 minutes to loosen out any leftover particles. Using the handle, squeeze the canister once again. How do you open a canister whipped cream? How do you use a...
Yes, if the liquor is sealed, you can leave it inside a hot car. It can’t be harmful to the liquor when it’s directly exposed to the sun. It can be stored in the trunk of your car if it is not sealed. Does heat ruin alcohol? As temperatures rise, the alcohol begins to expand and can evaporate...
1. Can you freeze mozzarella cheese? Blocks of mozzarella or shredded mozzarella are fine to freeze, though they tend to have a crumbly texture after freezing. Just avoid freezing fresh mozzarella, as its high water content has a likelihood of forming ice crystals. How do you store buffalo mozzarella? If you make fresh mozzarella or buy pre-packaged mozzarella from...
The once-thriving market for frozen orange-juice concentrate is getting squeezed. Traders have been dropping out for years because of waning consumer demand for juice and a rampant disease that has producers abandoning groves. Can you still get frozen orange juice? Yes, you can! Yes, you can freeze orange juice from concentrate. Whether it’s a homemade orange juice concentrate or store-bought...
Potatoes that are still hard after baking haven’t had a high enough heat for long enough to soften the starches in the flesh. Cooking for 15 minutes longer or pre-cooking in the microwave should soften the potato. You may need to check your oven temperature if it is faulty. How long does it take for potato to soft? Reduce...
Shelf life of potatoes Once cooked, potatoes last up to 4 days in the refrigerator and 1 year in the freezer, though the quality of cooked mashed potatoes suffers with freezing (4, 5). How long can you eat leftover potatoes? To maximize the shelf life of cooked potatoes for safety and quality, refrigerate the potatoes in shallow airtight...
How do you store cooked pasta with sauce in the freezer? Pasta that has been cooked but has not been mixed with sauce should be tossed with extra-virgin olive oil prior to being stored to avoid clumping. Although not ideal, cooked plain pasta and cooked pasta mixed with sauce may be stored in the freezer in Ziploc bags or...
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