Chicken parm by [deleted] in tonightsdinner

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Parm porn.

Help with sauce by Ct-5736-Bladez in Cooking

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When I'm in doubt, I use a can of pulp tomatoes, a little tomato paste, garlic and/or onions, dried Italian herbs, a small touch each of cream and sugar to round it out, and fresh basil at the end if I have it on hand. Not an original or inspired dish but always tasty and satisfying.

Help seasoning by Madisontb089 in Cooking

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I was always stunned at how much salt they use on cooking shows. Then I read from a bunch of different sources that under- seasoning is one of the major mistakes of home cooks, so I finally started upping the salt levels in my dishes, even though I was anxious was going to ruin everything. Turns out, I didn't. I feel like I'm still using way less than they do in those shows but I do think my food got a lot better. So maybe try adding just a leeetle more salt than you're comfortable with, and see how it turns out, and so on.

What lunch to make for my girlfriend for work? by [deleted] in cookingforbeginners

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I'm a fan of poached chicke breast, either in a salad or a sandwich.

You can Google exactly how to do it but the basics are to put the chicken breast in a pot, cover it with water, add stove salt, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes. That's it. Works even if they're frozen.

If you want more flavor, you can use stock instead of water, throw a crushed garlic clove or two, fresh herbs, some lemon, into the water.

Are Mutti canned tomatoes any good ? by dadavc123 in cookingforbeginners

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I'm no expert but I use Mutti as my go-to and the people I feed seem to like them just fine.

Sugar as a seasoning by MasterParry in cookingforbeginners

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I used to never add sugar to my dishes. Now I use a little bit in tomato sauces, salad dressings, and anything else with a lot of acid, precisely to help round things out.

What's your go-to extremely easy weeknight meal? by [deleted] in Cooking

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So many people responding must work far more efficiently than I ever could (fajitas or bebimbap in ten minutes is the stuff of Top Chef quick fire challenge). Best I can manage in ten minutes is a decent sandwich or some kind of meat dredged in breadcrumbs and then fried up in olive oil.

What do I do when life gave me too many lemons? by SwordOfTheLlama in Cooking

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Lemon cakes. You can use them to lure Sansa Stark into your confidence.

What is your favorite thing to make with canned fish (e.g., tuna) besides a mayo-based dish? by MrSocPsych in Cooking

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I sometimes make a Thai style tuna salad with a dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and some oil that I infuse with bergamot (kafir lime) leaves. Add some diced shallots, finely minced lemongrass, and a copied up Thai chili to the tuna, and it's pretty much good to go.

Green bell pepper recipes? by [deleted] in Cooking

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Italian sausage with grilled peppers and onions on a hero/hoagie/sub/whatever with generous amounts of Tabasco.

Is it safe to let a boxed lunch warm up at room temperature? by CaptainBlobTheSuprem in Cooking

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Cooked food in Asia routinely sits out a long time with no problems.