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Hilariously Hannah @hilariouslyhannah99 (9) 13 Oct

I have never really been an individual who enjoys cooking. I cook so I don't go hungry and for survival. I wouldn't say I'm a bad cook per se but I am not the best. I have recently started trying to find ways to make cooking more...

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Enhancing Okra: Reducing Stickiness with Onion Juice and Other Cooking Techniques

mr riz @runningriz (108) 21 Aug 24

Cooking okra often leaves behind a sticky, glue-like texture that can be off-putting both in taste and feel. I once saw someone add onion juice during cooking to reduce this stickiness, though I haven’t tried it myself yet. It...

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Best Way to Enjoy Nuts. Agree or Disagree.

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 6 Dec 18

I'm sure most of know the song where this lyric comes from “Chestnuts roasting on a open fire.” ~ Have you ever had roasted chestnuts? ~ Have you ever had any kind of roasted nut? Now tell the truth. Any nut tastes...

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Cooking Tips: Smoking Versus Grilling

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 14 May 16

It's been said that “Smoking is the new grilling”. Agree or disagree. Can't put this question to my spouse because he likes neither. As for me? Firm believer that “If you grill it, they will come.” Me and...

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Is Deep Frying Healthy?

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 12 Feb 16

None of us want to clog our arteries. So if you must deep fry, use a healthy oil.

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can you give me some cooking tips to make food tasteful?

ariannet @ariannet (15) • Philippines 7 Apr 13

i love cooking, but cooking doesn't like me.i have been trying recipes from books and internet yet it doesn't taste heavenly.i like to cook something that takes my breath away.

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secret cooking ingredient

isohyeoh @isohyeoh (223) • Philippines 17 Jul 12

Do you have an ingredient you keep on adding to most of what you cook and somebody was able to decipher the difference it created? This morning, my uncle dropped by and I had to cook for him. Just friend ham. sliced and sauteed...

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When Cooking Carrots Would You Prefer Them To Be Sweet?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 18 Nov 11

The tip for sweet carrots is to add sugar or brown sugar to your cooking water when the carrots are cooking. (I add several Tablespoons of sugar or brown sugar (but pack the brown sugar. Another tip is when growing carrots do...

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let's share cooking tips!

humairaku @humairaku (2038) • Indonesia 14 Mar 10

Hi, mylotters! I really enjoy cooking. And sometimes we need good tips in cooking some ingredients in order we can get good taste, or maybe help us to ease cooking 'hard' ingredients. Like me, I have good tips how to softened...

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An important cooking tip I learned from my Boyfriend

Loverbear @Loverbear (4918) • United States 9 Mar 10

My boyfriend discovered the Nissan noodle meals in their own bowl. Actually I introduced them to him. Since he is a widower he doesn't cook much for himself so they come in very handy. The other day he came down to the house...

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Do you use eggs in your pancake mix?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 May 09

The other day, I made pancakes from a mix. The instructions said to add two eggs, so I did. And it ended up tasting really bad. I could actually taste the egg in the cooked pancake! Yuck! Don't get me wrong. I love...

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Do you prefer scrambled eggs; fried eggs or omelets for breakfast?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 26 May 09

Most times, I prefer scrambled eggs and even enjoy scrambled egg sandwiches. Though sandwiches are more of a lunch time meal. I don't like fried eggs, never have. And, I've never had an omelet. How do you like your...

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How to Boil Water

CarlKnittel @CarlKnittel (692) • United States 7 Oct 08

I mentioned elsewhere that I like to add secret or special flavors to my food. A little flavoring, extract or even hidden food (like crushed bananas in my pancake batter). Even a visual trick (red food coloring in devils food...

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Do you make your own fries?

bluespace @bluespace (132) • Canada 9 Aug 08

I do sometimes and I find that deep frying at 350 degrees farenheit works best .Any tips or tricks you have to making french fries?

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Beans... how we use them in our cooking and how we like to eat them?

whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 3 May 08

I am wondering what beans people in myLot use in their cooking and how they are prepared? I have used canned garbonzo beans in making hummus which I serve with pita bread, and have also used them in other dishes with rice and...

types of beans we use

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cooking tip for merangues

gilly123 @gilly123 (157) 13 Mar 08

Here`s a nice tip,if you love merangues,wipe your bowl out with a tiny bit of vinegar,this will clean any hidden grease out of your bowL,and will stop your merangues from been flat,enjoy!

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Did you want to know this about Peppers?

CoffeeAnyone @CoffeeAnyone (3210) • Canada 23 Jan 08

My friend told me that peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking. Oh my gosh I did not know that; did you? I will have to pay...

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Cheese Please!

CoffeeAnyone @CoffeeAnyone (3210) • Canada 23 Jan 08

I was given this tip about a month ago or more. I was told if I wrapped my open cheese block in tin foil instead of siran wrap it would last much longer without having the mold grow on it. It appears to be true. I open a fresh...

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Cooking advice for first time Turkey

princessmom1011 @princessmom1011 (719) • United States 21 Nov 07

OK everyone obvisouly cooks thier turkey differently but if it were someones first turkey what type of advice would you give them? to cook covered first half? cook covered 2nd half of coooking time? add or dont add water to the...

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useful cooking tips part2

pinay81 @pinay81 (1535) • Philippines 25 Oct 07

*avoid making jam in big quantity, to have clear coloring thereto. *to get amount of juice put lemon or orange in hot water for 10mins. without cutting, rub by hand and cut and squeeze. * to get rid of fish smell add lemon rings...

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