Food & Cooking

Food is any plant or animal matter that, when ingested by an organism, provides nutrients to maintain life. Cooking is the preparation thereof, especially by applying heat. Questions here include how to macerate raspberries, the ingredients in specific foods, what foods are available, and much more! Bon Appetit!

  • What are some foods that begin with the letter U?
    Foods that begin with U: Udon Noodles Udo Ugli fruit Umeboshi plums umeboshi plums- preserved and delicious little Japanese...
  • What are some foods that begin with the letter Z?
    Some foods that begin with Z are: Zabaglione (a type of whipped custard) Zander Zapples Zatar (a member of the mint family)...
  • What are some foods that begin with the letter D?
    Some foods that begin with the letter D are: Dagwood dog Dagwood Sandwich Daikon radishes dairy products Dal Dahi dahl soup Dairy...
  • What is a nonreactive saucepan?
    A nonreactive saucepan is one that is made from stainless steel, glass, or ceramic materials. So are those coated with Teflon....
  • What are some appetizers side dishes and a dessert to compliment a main dish of cabbage rolls?
    Here are some great recipes and they are full of colour for the festive season (or any time.) RED/GREEN/YELLOW BELL PEPPERS IN A...
  • Is chicken gristle okay to eat?
    Many a child throws it away but adults like the crunch. It is even cooked and sold by itself in yakitori restaurants.
  • Give three examples of niche products?
    SectorProductNicheAgricultureTimothy hayRace horse feedAgricultureKosher milkReligious groups following dietary...
  • Does beating your meat make you tired?
    it depends on who you are
  • What is baking paper made of?
    Baking paper (Vegetable parchment) is made using high density paper (made from regular wood sources) that goes through an acid...
  • How can you make a butterscotch sauce without cream?
    1 egg1/4 c. water1/3 c. white corn syrup1/4 c. butter2/3 c. brown sugarMix well and boil in double boiler until thick. Store in...
  • How many ounces in 2 cups cooked chicken?
    about 16 ounces.
  • What is the definition of a course meal?
    You might mean to ask about a 3-course meal, 5-course meal, or something of that sort. The term "course meal" is never used...
  • Do crackers spoil?
    Yes if left in open they absorb moisture,lose flavour and crispness
  • What are two types of seeds that are used as food?
    corn, wheat, rye, barley, peas, beans, coconuts.
  • What is formal food service?
    a sweet tender starter which may include pieces of a choice of fish, chicken, lamb, etc. If vegetarian you can serve dishes of...
  • How long Keep cooked Egg Foo Young?
    Three days is the longest you should keep Egg Foo Young leftovers, as the eggs and other ingredients are the perfect breeding...
  • Can whipping cream be used instead of heavy cream in a broccoli quiche?
    Whipping cream is almost the same as heavy cream but is a bit lighter. I have used both interchangeably in many recipes without...
  • Can honey be microwaved?
    Yes it can, but in a microwave safe container and I would personally cover the container since if the honey gets on the inside of...
  • How much does a cocktail sausage weigh?
    As much as the manufacturers [for such reasons as price, cost, appearance etc]want it to.
  • Is jelly a condiment?
    No it isn't in the condiment section in the grocery storeJelly can be considered a condiment. Condiment can be defined as a sauce...
  • Is it safe to eat salami that has white mould on the wrapper?
    Molds on the surface of foods can frequently be removed safely, and white mold is probably the most benign mold which affects...
  • How does one find the temperature you should use when baking multiple items such as scalloped potatoes and ham?
    Set the oven to an average temperature at which your various dishes will cook effectively and regulate the time they spend in the...
  • Describe the process of cooking a puree of lentil soup?
    Soak dry lentils 8hrs in unsalted water, after, remove any irregulars, drain and just cover with heavily salted water, simmer...
  • How many callaries shoud a man have a day?
    a grown man should consume approximately 2000-2500 calories per day. Variations would be based on height, current weight and...
  • Where can you buy sausage casings?
    at the store
  • Is tuna considered meat or poultry?
    A fish
  • What is fish glaze?
    There is no set recipe for fish glaze, it is can be any glaze used to cook fish in to add some flavor. Here is one recipe I...
  • How many ounces are in a can of chicken noodle soup?
    10-11 Ounces.It Also Depends On The Type Of Soup You Get.
  • What is tomatoes Provencal?
    They are a tomato dish from Provonce. Cut fresh tomatoes in half, core them and stuffing them with bread crumbs, herbs, garlic...
  • What is gremolata butter?
    There are 3 ways to make Gremolata Butter. They are basically the same except some people add either garlic or shallots and some...
  • How long will dried chilli peppers last?
    If they are well dried and stored in a cool dark place they should keep well for at least one year
  • When is okra in season?
    An Okra is a traditional delicacy. It is usually in season from December to March and also tastes and has best nutritional value...
  • What happens when you get raw egg in your eye?
    Not much. Rinse it off and you're good to go.
  • What is the meaning of food establishment?
    "Food establishment" means an operation where food is processed, packed, canned, preserved, frozen .
  • How do you make a tubule salad?
    A lot of parsley, some tomato, green onion, burghul (cracked wheat), lemon and oil. That's the best way to do it.
  • Can diabetes patient eat mango fruit?
    depending on how serious is their condition they can eat mango but just remember to eat only small portions maybe half to a...
  • Goal of meal planning?
    When you are planning a meal make sure that you have a wide range of foods. Like Breads, Fruits, And Vege's, Meat's, Grain, and...
  • Does the nslc site include tax in their prices?
    The National Sign Language Commission does not charge tax for educational organizations.
  • What is zensai?
    Zensai is a very sweet bean-and-mochi dish resembling porridge that is served as part of the Japanese New Year's celebration.
  • How much protein is there in 1 whole chicken?
    Because chickens come in different sizes, it is only possible to give a very rough approximation. Begin by assuming that even an...
  • How much hamburger to make 40 sloppy joes?
    1 pound makes about 5 . . . soo 8 pounds i guess?? (1 pund per can i mean)
  • How long does it take for an onion to go bad?
    No more than seven days.
  • What are examples of emulsified shortening?
    Emulsified shortening is also known as cake, icing or high ratio shortening. It can absorb more sugar and liquid than regular...
  • What are The Market forms of Chicken?
    Chicken is sold in three forms: Live chicken, frozen chicken and processed chicken.
  • What does Edam cheese taste like?
    Mild and creamy with a strong scent of feet
  • Do you need to use double cream and full fat cream cheese in a cheesecake can I used reduced fat cream cheese and single cream instead?
    Reduced fat and even fat free cream cheese products work just as well as their full fat counter parts when making cheese cake. I...
  • Is sour cream bad if its watery?
    No, all you have to do is stir it up, unless it says its expired. But sour cream lasts for a very long time, so there is a good...
  • How many pounds of lamb roast per person?
    About .5 to 1.5 but i know a guy who eats 3
  • Can you grill frozen lamb chops?
    Yes you can but it takes longer to grill
  • What are the three parts of stemmed glass?
    the bowl, stem, and foot.
  • Can you substitute tangerine zest for orange zest?
    They are slightly different things, but both are edible, and probably have a similar (but different) flavour.
  • How many McDonald's in PA?
    According to McDonald's website there are 35 restaurant locations in the state of Pennsylvania. See the Related Links for more...
  • What are different levels of chefs?
    Cooking Professionals: Certified Culinarian Certified Sous Chef Certified Ched de Cuisine Certified Executive Chef Certified...
  • How many pints in a fifth?
    1.5856236786469344608879492600423
  • How do they make crinkle cut fries?
    The make them using a machine that is probably commensurate in size with the largeness of the company who is manufacturing them....
  • Can zucchini be substituted for eggplant in an eggplant parmesan recipe?
    I wouldn't , the water content in zucchini is pretty high and its not as firm as eggplant so it may go a bit mushy. There is a...
  • Why do portobello mushrooms smell like fish?
    Most people do not think that portobello mushrooms smell like fish. It may be that your mushrooms were cooked in oil that was...
  • What weighs 80 pounds?
    me
  • Can you get sick from eating old pecans?
    If the pecans have become rancid or moldy, yes - eating them could make you ill.
  • Definition of go food?
    go foods are mainly composed of foods that contain carbohydrates. they give energy and the examples are rice, cake, bread and...
  • Should you eat tomato soup if you are sick?
    If you're nauseated it might make it worse since it's high in acid. If you have a cold or the flu it's fine.
  • Does frosted flakes have fiber in it?
    Yes it does but not very much
  • Is a chicken drummette white or dark meat?
    The term, "drumette" can mean one of two things.The first kind of drumette is a small piece of chicken containing a bone - this...
  • Can you eat a peanut butter sandwich the day after wisdom teeth extraction?
    ...I wouldn't recommend doing that. after your wisdom teeth are taken out, you should eat soft food, like, applesauce, pudding,...
  • What are 5 main moist heat cooking method?
    steam, stew, braise, saute, boil
  • Is beef n' go real?
    No it was just something created by smosh
  • How much does a hamburger cost in Romania?
    In popular fast food restaurants in Romania, usually 2€ or more. Currency converter says 2€ is... $2.68 in USA $2.70 in...
  • What is the function of liquid in baking?
    Baking is an exact science. Each ingredient has a special task. When liquid is added, it can cause chemical reactions, which...
  • How long do you parboil brats?
    15 minutes - slow boil
  • What is the Mexican early evening meal called?
    It is the main meal of the day, called comida (As in desayuno = breakfast, comida = dinner, cena = supper).
  • When can a baby have sour cream?
    10months
  • How much lunch meat to feed 50 people?
    assuming each eats around 1/4lb then about 12.5lbs lunch meat
  • Is it OK to eat cashews after the expiration date?
    Yes as long as there is no gas escaping from them.
  • What temperature does bacteria thrive in food tech?
    5 - 63 degrees C
  • What can you use instead of creme de cacao?
    chocolate liqueur (not as sweet) OR Cheri Suisse OR Vandermint OR coffee liqueur (not as sweet) OR chocolate syrup
  • How many Crowne Plaza hotels in Ireland?
    A query on Intercontinental Hotels Group's web site reveals two Crowne Plazas in Dublin and one in Dundalk.
  • How many percentage of people eat out?
    70%
  • What is the molecular formula of potassium zincate?
    K2ZnO2
  • How much alcohol to put in 2 quarts of juice?
    In alcoholic beverage's!=)
  • How long can red velvet cake food coloring last in your stool?
    I would think no more than a couple of days, if you have normal digestion.
  • What is 7.5 ml in a teaspoon?
    The volume of 1 milliliter (mL) is identical to 1 cubic centimeter (cc). 1 teaspoon is 4.92892159 milliliters. Metrificated...
  • Where did croutons originate?
    I think France.
  • What is cheddar cheese used for?
    i use it for many things, pasties, pizza, pasta sauces, in sandwiches, cooking cheesy sticks, cheese bread, eating with cheese...
  • How long will black pudding last?
    How long will black pudding last?The answer will of course vary from black pudding to black pudding.From production (factory) the...
  • What is the Marquise potato?
    Mashed potatoes piped into round shape with pastry bag, topped with tomato concasse, drizzle with butter, then broiled just light...
  • How do biological raising agents work?
    Great question that I could take three pages to explain, simply put. Fermentation which changes the chemistry of the dough...
  • How much are morel mushrooms?
    1 lb (Pound) is$192.00 (£136.77)
  • Does ricotta cheese melt?
    Yes that's how you make lasagna.
  • What does the inside of a bad eggplant look like?
    The inside of an eggplant gone bad would look like brown and white marble. White being the natural color of the inside of the...
  • How do you bast an egg?
    A basted egg is one cooked sunny-side up, but with the top cooked by "basting". It's often basted with hot fat from the pan, but...
  • What do you call a person who is fond of eating?
    There are many terms for a person who is unusually fond of eating. Gourmand is usually neutral, indicating someone very...
  • Do you need baking powder to make donuts?
    Donuts need some type of leavening, which is typically baking powder. There are also recipes for Yeast Donuts which are leavened...
  • Why does biscuit go soggy?
    Since you have to let biscuits rise they have air in them . so when you put gravy or whatever on it it soaks into the bread and...
  • What is softened margarine?
    Sometimes margaine is hard when it's been in the fridge. Softened margarine is just that - soft margarine!
  • What are the classification of salad?
    There are 3 types of salads: Bound, Composed, or Tossed. Bound salads refer to any salads that are held together by mayonnaise or...
  • How many people will 15 pounds of hamburger feed?
    The rule of thumb is 1/2 pound per serving. So 15 pounds should feed 30 people according to the books. BUT, this is based on a...
  • How many noodles are in Campbell chicken noodle soup in cups?
    1 million
  • Where can you buy Imperial Margarine?
    Maybe it varies by region, but I live in South Texas and it's readily available in the supermarkets here. It's in the dairy case...
  • What are some foods that begin with the letter N?
    Navy beans Northern beans Noodles Nectarine Nuts Nachos Nougat Nutmeg Naan Navel oranges Nutterbutter cookies ...