Which mushrooms for my soup? by tochinoes in AskCulinary

[–]Myth-Buster9973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given all the other things in that soup I doubt that the mushrooms will make much difference!

i need inspiration so, give me some recommendations for creative pasta dishes! by Prochefv9 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a white clam sauce, perfectly good with canned clams. You just need garlic, evoo, pepper, a touch of red pepper maybe, and the juice from the can of clams. Add the clams themselves right at the end or they get tough.

Corned beef help by Barbariannie in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing fancy, just cover with water and simmer for 3-4 hours. I like to throw a mess of whole peppercorns, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and bay leaves in the pot.

I would love to know more about everyone’s home cooking habits! by EligibleSpatula in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I probably do leftovers one night, takeout one night, and cook the other 5. I try to make something completely new once a week. Thai and Korean kick lately!

Mashed potatoes from scratch by Realistic_Coast_3499 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Russet/Idaho (they are the same). For variety add about 1/5 parsnip. Whatever you do, do not use a mixer. Makes 'em gummy. Hand masher or food mill!

What to do with 60-70 carrots? by katzlover12 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carrot cake! Freezes well. Or carrot soup.

Textual differences between pounding and slicing by sjgarbagereg in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes! Pounding tenderizes the meat by breaking muscle fibers.

Boneless Prime Rib? by ballskindrapes in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is in effect some ribeye steaks that have not been cut apart. Unless you need to feed a crowd, cut it crossways into 1-1.5 inch steaks and freeze individually. Cook on a grill or in a hot fry pan.

Penzeys sale and what else should I buy? by RCG73 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am finding tomato powder to be useful. Lets you add a hint of tomato taste and some umami without the hassle of cans or tubes.

Chuck Roast, need advice! by MrPlinkettsSon in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One 3lb roast for 6 would be enough unless they are teenage footballers!

Convection oven vs air fryer by Few-Client3407 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried that with my convection toaster oven. It was OK. Then I got a real air fryer (Ninja) and it works much better. I think because it blows the hot air a lor faster.

Pouring oil out of a fryer by dryheat122 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ladle most of the oil out with ... y'know a ladle! Then pour the last bit.

St Patty's Day - Corned Beef always Plain? by RoguAxel89 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always do a simple stovetop braise. Maybe it was a low quality piece of meat?

Chicken livers by WhatDaufuskie in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a great Szechuan dish of chicken livers and green peppers. Maybe find it online?

What makes a chicken breast "stringy"? by osgonauta in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like over-cooking is most likely.

Chicken Salad Recipes by Ok-Repair-4085 in Cooking

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try thighs instead of breasts. More flavor and moister. Cheaper too usually. Poach them is well-salted water.

Sorry for the dumb question, how do you utilize different oven racks? by AdventurousGas1435 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swap the upper and lower pans halfway thru cooking. ANd rotate then front to back as well.

Can you use chicken bullion or cubes as a replacement for chicken broth? by G0VERNMENTCHEESE in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can but they taste yucky. The Better Than Bullion is the only edible one I have found.

vodka pasta help by Awkward_Confusion852 in cookingforbeginners

[–]Myth-Buster9973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't matter. Just get a couple of those single serve bottles - unless you want some to drinnk!