Cooking Answers

Steaming crabs

How do I re-steam Maryland blue crabs? I just got a steamer pot (non-electric) and have never used one before.

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Peas, prawns & strawberries

Please answer this question: What meal would you create if the only ingredients you had were prawns, strawberries and parmesan cheese?

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Cooking with sugar substitute

I would like to use powdered sugar substitute in my recipes, but I find it is usually sweeter. Is there a ratio of how much substitute to real one should use...

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Making candy without corn syrup

I have a daughter who is not able to eat corn syrup. She has been craving some type of lollipop. How would I make lollipops or any hard candy without corn sy...

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Why brining with salt doesn't dry out foods

Can you please explain to me why when you add salt to food it draws the moisture out, yet when you brine something in salt it causes the food to hold or reta...

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Are coddled eggs safe?

Is there still a risk in eating coddled eggs? Will coddled eggs work in royal icing safely?

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Safety: calves' brains & BSE

I have served calves’ brains several times and I do enjoy them, but have had a nagging feeling of worry about BSE. Is this a valid worry or not in this country?

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What is Sauce Diable?

I have a recipe for French onion soup that calls for 1 T of sauce diable; what is that?

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Using capers

I just bought my first jar of capers. Do you rinse them before using? Any good starter recipes for me to try them out in?

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What is tamarind?

While checking out a recipe I came across a seasoning I was not familiar with, tamarind. What is it and what seasoning does it provide? What can I say, I'm a...

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Grilling fruit

I saw a show on television for grilling fruits, like peaches, mangos, and pineapple. I can't seem to find the recipe (the show was Grilling Maestros). They c...

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Walnut pesto

I have received, as a hostess gift, a jar of walnut pesto. My question is, what the heck do I do with it? I have no clue as to how to use it. Help please.

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