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How do I save curry with too much cumin?
Cooking & food preparation methods cumin   curry   flavour   flavour pairings   spices
I think I may have added too much cumin seed in my curry sauce last night and it has this dry ...
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What are healthy ways to cook potatoes ?
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking methods   healthy cooking   potatoes   vegetables
I would like to know what are the best methods of cooking potatoes in order to make them as he...
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What makes peppers so hot?
Cooking & food preparation methods capsicum   chillies   peppers   spicy
What makes peppers so hot?
  • Spicy Girl asked 5 years ago
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Can I stuff and cook a turkey or must I cook the stuffing separately?
Cooking & food preparation methods poultry   stuffing   turkey   Xmas
I am getting organised for Xmas and would like to know about stuffing turkey, specifically –...
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What is "purging" shellfish ? And how is it done ?
Cooking & food preparation methods seafood   shellfish   purging
I have heard that you need to “purge” some types of shellfish. Can you please expl...
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How to stuff and/or spice a chicken BELOW the skin?
Cooking & food preparation methods chicken   skin   spices
I recently watched a cooking show, and in one of the recipes the instruction was to put the sp...
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Why do some fish go milky when they are cooked?
Cooking & food preparation methods fish   seafood
I have had over the years a few fish fillets that go all mushy and milky when cooked. What is the...
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What is a shaggy dough ball ?
Cooking & food preparation methods bread   dough
When a recipe instructs you to mix ingredients into a “shaggy dough”, what does th...
  • The Cook asked 3 years ago
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What is a cornflour slurry ?
Cooking & food preparation methods cornflour   cornstarch   slurry   thickener   thickening
Some recipes have instructions to make a cornflour slurry and slowly add it to a stew or ca...
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What is the best way to boil potatoes ?
Cooking & food preparation methods boiled potatoes   potatoes   vegetables
What way do you recommend for boiling potatoes ? Or is it as simple as putting them in a pot ...
  • The Cook asked 4 years ago
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How do I pan-fry fish?
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking fish   cooking seafood   fish   pan frying
How do I pan-fry fish?
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What’s the best way to cook fish?
Cooking & food preparation methods fish   cooking fish   cooking seafood
What’s the best way to cook fish?
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How does lemon juice “cook” meat?
Cooking & food preparation methods lemon juice   cooking meat
Various meats can be “cooked” using lemon juice. But how does lemon juice actually...
  • The Cook asked 4 years ago
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How do I grill fish?
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking fish   cooking methods   cooking seafood
How do I grill fish?
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How do I get the skin on pan-fried fish really crisp, like they do in restaurants?
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking fish   cooking methods   cooking seafood   fish
How do I get the skin on pan-fried fish really crisp, like they do in restaurants?
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Rotten Eggs and Egg Shells In Cake Batter
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking tips   eggs   cake baking   egg shells   rotten eggs
Every now and then I break an egg into my cake batter and end up dropping in shell bits that a...
  • The Cook asked 3 years ago
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Why do you need to use cold cooked rice when making fried rice?
Cooking & food preparation methods cooking rice   fried rice   rice
Why do you need to use cold cooked rice when making fried rice?
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What is the best way to grill "Corn on the Cob" ?
Cooking & food preparation methods bbq   corn   grilling   sweetcorn
I love “corn on the cob” as it is so much nicer than canned corn but I have a few ...
  • The Cook asked 4 years ago
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What are Lemon Wedges ?
Cooking & food preparation methods lemon   citrus
What are lemon wedges, where do they come from, and how do you use them ?
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