Posts by Sigma
Unfortunately I can't really tell from the pictures if that's a stainless steel pan or not. Stainless steel pans are definitely not "nonstick" in the sense of an actual nonstick pan. However, beca...
If the cheese is simply brown due to the Maillard Reaction and not yet burnt, it's safe to eat. There are several recipes for different kinds of fried cheese: Saganaki, Queso Frito, etc. so if you ...
Appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, tapas, snacks... sometimes you don't want a full course meal, just a few nibbles to tickle the palate. Post a photo of your creations here. Feel free to link to a recipe...
It's really hard to tell why a particular non-stick pan lost its finish. One common reason is that it was heated too hot; this causes the nonstick coating to degrade. If you stacked other pans insi...
I have a beef rendang recipe I'd like to bring to a small potluck. However, some of the attendees are Jewish and keep kosher. I know there are some restrictions on cooking milk and meat together, b...
India has a huge range of flavors and diverse cooking styles. For inspiration on this month's challenge, check out the Wikipedia page for examples of different regional dishes. Post your photos be...
Freezing leafy vegetables is difficult because the cell walls are broken by the ice crystals, degrading the texture. Even after blanching the bok choy you will still lose some of the freshness, and...
I have no way of telling just by looking how that particular broth was made. However, you can absolutely make broth with just the fish flesh, no bones, though you will have slightly less flavor. Al...
There are three macro-nutrients that make up most foods: carbs, fats, and proteins. For February, post a photo of something you made with a protein base. This doesn't need to be meat, of course, le...
Periwinkles are much smaller and harder to inspect than the other examples you give, so it's difficult to identify if one is bad. Generally you would be able to tell right away if some of your scal...
The redneck answer... until it begins to smell. The FDA Answer: 3 - 5 days. In general, game meats can be treated much the same as other lean meats, assuming you cool them as quickly as possible a...
I think it's just the popularity of the dish. I have had steamed fish in two Chinese restaurants here in Atlanta but both were specifically "real" Chinese food rather than the usual westernized far...
Here is some pumpkin bread I made for New Year's Eve. Very savory.
Happy New Year! 2020 was an interesting year in many ways, and 2021 will hopefully be a joyous and happy year for all. That being said, let's start the new year off right with a challenge focused ...
I recently made some potato and leek soup. The recipe I followed said that after cooking the ingredients until soft, I should liquify the soup in a blender. I let the blender run for about two minu...
I have some bread that is about a week old, and it has some tiny white mold spots on the crust. Would it be safe to trim them off and eat the rest of the bread? If not could I use it in cooking e.g...
I didn't particularly have a recipe for this loaf, just threw some ingredients together. Came out well!
Time for another challenge! Bread has been a staple of diet around the world for thousands of years, and as a result has proliferated in incredible diversity, from flatbreads and pitas to sweet des...
Spicy chili! Apparently we should have called this a stew challenge instead.=)
Hello Cooking community! Part of the Codidact vision is having each community be managed by its users, those who know it best. Some migrating communities let moderators transfer; for others it was ...
Hello Cooking community! Hopefully we will soon be able to hold an official election to choose community leaders. With that in mind, I'd like to start a discussion of what expectations are for mode...
I've recently been enjoying the change of seasons here in the south-east US. Instead of stepping outdoors to be immediately drenched in sweat from the sweltering summer sun, we have lovely days tha...
One thing I've had success with is premixing dry ingredients for things like pancakes, muffins, and cornbread. You're essentially creating your own premade mix, and can then add milk and an egg for...
That is a muffin maker! Pour muffin, cornbread, or cupcake batter into the depressions and let them cook. They are much quicker to use than a standard oven. You can also make biscuits, rolls, and e...
