FAQ's

Can you Par boil potatoes the day before? As if better flavors and saved time were not enough to convince you to parboil, you can even prep your potatoes early this way. Parboiled potatoes are good for up to one to two days after you remove them from boiling. Can boiled potatoes be left in water overnight? Q: We...

Hot liquids, like pasta water, heavy cream, melted butter, or beaten eggs, help distribute melted cheese evenly by surrounding it with heat. Since every bit of surface area is in contact with hot liquid, the cheese melts at the same rate. How do you fix clumpy cheese in Alfredo sauce? If a dairy-based sauce curdles, immediately halt the cooking...

What Happens If My Cinnamon Rolls Did Not Rise? Cinnamon rolls need to rise to form pockets of air. This process will, in turn, give the rolls the right texture and make them fluffy. If your cinnamon rolls did not rise, and you still put them in the oven, they will come out less flavorful and denser. What do...

How do you get the smell out of a stainless steel thermos? The foul smell from a stainless steel thermos is best removed with just baking soda and water. A single teaspoon of baking soda is enough. Put the soda in, fill the thermos with water, and let it sit for a while before rinsing. How do you get...

Properly wrapped lard will keep in the freezer for two years. Unlike many frozen foods, lard doesn’t really need to be defrosted, and can be used straight from the freezer. If you’ve stored lard in a brick, you can just slice off the amount you need and re-wrap the rest. How do you freeze lard? If you are planning...

Cooked King crab legs are processed in 2 different ways. The most popular is the cooked and brine frozen. The brine is were you are getting the salty flavor. Do you soak crab legs before cooking? Soak them in cold water for about 5 minutes, drain & rinse; Repeat soak and rinse process one more time. Can you soak...

Hydrocarbons can cause irritation on the skin and in the mouth if ingested. They may induce vomiting and subsequent aspiration. Ingested petroleum products can cause lethargy, weight loss, and oily feces up to two weeks after the incident. Will motor oil hurt a dog? It is unfortunate that engine oil can be ingested by dogs. The oil in an engine...

What is this? It is important not to overcook your dumplings, as they become tough and chewy when cooked for too long. The best way to ensure that you don’t overdo it is by simply cooking them until they float to the top of the water. How long should you cook dumplings? Cover and cook for about 10 to 15...

You end up with a grainy, curdled consistency. Unfortunately there is no way to fix it once it’s happened, so just be really careful to keep this soup on a very low flame once the dairy has gone in. If the soup remains hot and steamy, without boiling, it will stay beautifully silky and creamy. Why is my...

(Turkey, pork, and beef neck bones are usually available at butcher shops and ethnic grocery stores.) Smoked ham hock, if you can get it, is extremely good as well because like neck bones, you get all the gelatin and bone you need for a full-bodied soup, plus a lot of smoked flesh. What can I use in place of a...