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How to make thick and fluffy pancakes?
I recently had thick and fluffy pancakes at a restaurant and I am eager to figure out how to make them.
Anyone know the secret behind getting thick and fluffy pancakes? Is it adding baking soda? Using carbonated water (does this even work?)?
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Why does tomato sauce spatter more than other sauces?
Of all the (thick) sauces and creams I prepare in a hot pot, tomato sauce is the most jumpy.
When it's hot, it's impossible to cook properly without having it jump everywhere and repaint the walls, and in general the surroundings.
Of course, using a…
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Mystery "organ" on the underside of chicken thighs?
There is a small, round, black "organ" under chicken thighs, and some people like to eat it. Identifying this seems to be quite the lingering Internet mystery.
They are there on prepared fried chicken--specifically Popeye's, but I'm sure it's…
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What ensures big holes in my bread?
Is it a high hydration rate? Minimal kneading? High-protein flour to hold hydration?
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Can food be boiled "extra fast/hard" in water?
Once water is boiling you can either leave the heat on quite high, or turn it down a bit so that it just keeps boiling. Apart from extra water vaporating, does this have any effect on the taste of food you're boiling (meat, vegetables, eggs,…
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How do you make Yorkshire Puddings rise reliably?
Has anyone got a foolproof method for Yorkshire Puddings? With the recipe I have they never seem to rise properly.
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Is a "cup" on a coffee maker always 6 oz? Is this a standard in the US?
Our coffee maker instructions often refer to a "cup" of coffee. These cups are whats marked on the side of the coffee maker showing how much water is in the reservoir. The instructions never define what a "cup" actually equates to. It appears to…
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Does adding salt when soaking dry beans toughen or soften the skin of the bean?
I have heard opinions on both sides of this. The the latest answer on this site, says salt softens bean skins quoted Cooks Illustrated (I can't see the article, but I trust CI), while another answer says salt hardens the beans' skins.
In case is…
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What does the refrigerator crisper compartment actually do?
In most refrigerators you will be able to find a compartment for your vegetables and fruits. This compartment is called the crisper and it is supposedly able to keep your vegetables and fruits fresh longer.
How do these crispers keep the vegetables…
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How long does cooked pasta last in the fridge?
I sometimes cook more pasta than I intend to eat or use at once and store the rest in a container in the fridge (just plain, cooked pasta). How long would it store safely for?
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Why does coffee taste awful after reheating it in a microwave oven?
I brew my coffee with a percolator using finely ground beans and it comes out great when it is still hot. However, I have to brew at least two cups in the machine. So if I make coffee in the morning, the afternoon cup is cold and I have to reheat…
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How can I remove the peel and pit of an avocado without the whole thing turning into mush?
Making solid pieces out of a ripe avocado is a difficult business (for me, anyway). What is the best way to remove the peel and pit without ending up with a pile of green mush? I can sometimes remove the peel without too much difficulty, but that…
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Proper ratio of Water to Rice
When making rice, what is the proper ratio of water that I should use?
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Is it safe to reuse loose tea leaves the next day? What precautions need to be taken for storing tea for reuse?
I'm a fan of green tea and I find myself reusing the tea leaves 2-3 times a day. Sometimes I'll just store the leaves and reuse them the next day but it got me thinking if what I'm doing is actually "safe", I know that the taste isn't the same.
So…
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Pink salt vs regular salt
What is the difference between pink salt and more typical coarse salt (e.g. sea salt)?
I know it is pink due to mineral deposits, but culinarily is it any different? e.g. does it taste different, is it used differently, etc.
Since there may be more…
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