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What is okra?

Could you tell me what okra is, and where you get it?

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What is cilantro?

In Far Eastern cuisine an ingredient called cilantro is mentioned. I'm from Sydney, Australia and haven't heard of it. Can you help me … perhaps there is ano...

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What is arugula?

What is arugula? Is there a suitable substitute for it?

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Gazpacho with & without tomatoes

Since when are tomatoes used in ? When visiting Spain, Gazpacho was the "in thing" to eat there. However, as I remember, the Spanish did not put tomatoes in ...

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What truffles should I buy?

I have a question about truffles. I want to get my sister-in-law a Christmas present but am confused. Do I buy truffles or black truffle oil, or white truffl...

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Difference between Creole & Cajun seasoning

What is the difference between Cajun and Creole seasoning? But over many years, there has been a lot of trading of ideas and styles, and a lot of evolution. ...

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Shelf life of olives

I teach culinary arts at a high school where we cannot use wine in our cooking. A recipe calls for Port wine – what can I use instead that would be flavorful?

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Difference: US & Mexican lemons

Lemon problems! I live in Mexico and although we have lemons here, they are not the same as the ones you use in US. Could you tell me what is the difference ...

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What is a raclette?

I'm looking for a certain product. Its use is similar to a fondue cooker except that you use little frying pans and the food is cooked from the top and botto...

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What are tournedos of beef?

Why do they call tournedos of filet mignon, tournedos? I work at a restaurant and I was asked that question.

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What are fermented black beans?

What are fermented black beans and can I find them in the supermarket? Several recipes I have found for shrimp and lobster sauce call for them. Is there a su...

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