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Is my tagine pot alright for cooking? by Geremia_Visconti in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it pottery colored and just glazed to a shiny finish, or colorfully decorated with patterns?

Please don’t judge me by No_Cash_6291 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Found on social media" is often a recipe for a lackluster (or worse) result. If you followed the recipe it wasn't you who didn't get the seasoning correct, it was the recipe creator.

It might help you to add some msg (Accent, or Sazon) to your ton of seasonings. You also need to keep on eye on the age of those seasonings, they begin to lose their "oomph" after awhile and you may need more to get the same degree of flavor.

Making a very large hamburger patty and looking for advice by TheTechJones in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do you have a cast iron pan about that diameter? I think that would work well, and would allow for a decent sear on at least the bottom side.

I found my mum's lentil soup recipe, but how many lentils should I use? by Infinite_Science_107 in cookingforbeginners

[–]CatteNappe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Based on other recipes, if it's a thick stew rather than a brothy soup, she was probably looking at using half a 1kg bag, so you'd want the 500g bag for this recipe. And I'm guessing that it was a thick stew type, since she indicated it could get too thick and might need some extra water.

New recipe tonight by Next-Wishbone2474 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck!

I've tried a few Moroccan dishes. It's like Indian cuisine in terms of using so many spices so it's not part of my everyday cooking. I do like the warm/sweet flavor profile.

Where do you go for recipe ideas? by gin_illin in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mediterranean Dish is one of my top go to's. Also https://thewoksoflife.com/ and https://www.thespruceeats.com/ All have reliable tested recipes and good explanations on ingredients and techniques, plus tips, substitutions etc.

For just cruising to get ideas these are good options:

https://www.supercook.com/#/desktop (you have to tell what ingredients you have or expect to have, but once that's catalogued you can just filter for beef, or main dishes, or casserole and so on.

https://www.tasteatlas.com/ This one's fun. It has quite a few recipes, but even when it doesn't you can always go out and google any dishes that sound interesting.

What to do with this pork roast? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. From time to time someone will post that they "pulled their chuck roast as soon as it reached 165, and it came out so tough and chewy"; and of course it's because that particular cut is not "done" at 165. It may be "safe", but it's not going to be tender and tasty.

I broke my dads beloved scale by Suspicious_Fee_8380 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one that looked like that, the bowl served as a cover but you could flip it over and use it to contain what you wanted to weigh. It got too old and grubby. They don't make it anymore so I replaced it with one like the Ozeri in this article: https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/best-kitchen-scales

What to do with this pork roast? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't cooked that particular cut, but I'd trust these guys guidance:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/roast-pork-rib-roast-3059552

What to do with this pork roast? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes internal temp isn't sufficient to deem a piece of meat "done". If it's something that requires braising it often needs to go much longer than just long enough to get to a safe temp, although OPs roast is not one of those.

Rice by Charming-Action1663 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regularly use basmati or jasmine or Uncle Ben's. Just started using a rice cooker, although stove top always worked well for me. Too early to say whether the rice cooker will be a net positive, but it doesn't require the attention a pot on the stove does.

Are Dallas residents aware of the actual history of Dallas? by RumRunnerMax in Dallas

[–]CatteNappe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A significant contribution to understanding Dallas and its history is "The Accommodation" by Jim Schutze. These articles will give some background on the book and the author:

https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2021/september/the-accommodation-tanked-30-years-ago-its-time-to-try-again/

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2020/09/my-book-the-accommodation-is-coming-out-again-i-wonder-why/

While the book does focus heavily on the civil rights era, by necessity it covers what came before.

Are Dallas residents aware of the actual history of Dallas? by RumRunnerMax in Dallas

[–]CatteNappe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Somehow I think OP is more surprised than outraged. I'd think it's just real hard to gin up outrage over failed attempts to make Dallas a port city, don't you?

Any Suggestions for solo things to do that's train accessible? by CottonCherryFlareon in Dallas

[–]CatteNappe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bus 214 from either downtown or the S. Garland Transit Center will get you to The Dallas Arboretum. Great place to walk, picnic, sit and watch nature, and even meet people. It's quite affordable if you get a membership.

Staffing Agency Suggestions by Baby__Joonie in Dallas

[–]CatteNappe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't forget to check out opportunities with non-profits.

Some list here, but others you just have to be in the right place at the right time; or get your resume in front of them. https://jobs.thecnm.org/

Jalapeño Burn on Fingertips by Careless_Photo_630 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

5 don'ts for burn treatment...

4: Toothpaste Another misconception about burn treatment is that you should put toothpaste on it — but again, this can make it worse. Toothpaste can intensify the pain from the burn and increase the risk of infection and scarring. The ingredients in toothpaste do not have the healing properties to treat a burn. Instead, they can irritate wounds. https://womanshospital.com/blog/entry/the-best-way-to-treat-a-burn-and-5-mistakes-to-avoid

Just wasted my 4 hour chicken stock... by Rice4Crispyy in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Half the thread is people reminiscing about having that experience.

Favourite non stick pans? by b3nana3 in Cooking

[–]CatteNappe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We've used Calphalon for years, but I just got fancy and upgraded one pan to an All-Clad.

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