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!

  • Is keel of a chicken dark meat?
    The keel is a bone in the middle of the chicken breast. It should not be served as a meal, but is acceptable for use in the...
  • What are the uses of monocots for human consumption?
    Monocots seeds are the major calorie nutrients in all the tropical and subtropical countries around the world. Monocots are more...
  • Is chicken rib meat white or dark meat?
    Chicken rib meat is white meat.
  • Is sainsbury ricotta cheese vegetarian?
    Yes
  • What meal can you make with chicken peppers mushrooms onions and tomatoes?
    It really depends on the flavors you prefer. The easiest meal would be to make somewhat of a stir fry. This could be served over...
  • How do you tone down strong garlic taste in spaghetti sauce?
    you tone down the garlic taste by adding other seasoning, example: salt, pepper
  • What is Agric science?
    Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses that parts of exact, natural, economic and social...
  • Where can you buy buckwheat flour?
    Whole Foods or Sunflower. Any natural foods store should have it. By the way, Buckwheat isn't actually a wheat, which makes it...
  • Why does cooking oil pop?
    because there is gas
  • Is there a use for Onion Leaves?
    Sinagag: this is a dish that u can use onion leaves, basil leaves, and garlic leaves. It sounds pretty weird to me but it might...
  • Where do you get ground cumin?
    Most grocery stores in the US have it in stock. It is a major component of Chili mixes so at worst case you can substitute. You...
  • Is whole milk the same as full cream milk?
    Whole Milk and Heavy Cream are very different in Nutritional Content. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 131 defines ...
  • How do you make glucose syrup?
    Simple. Take a cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water and heat till just thickened. Not too long or it will become a solid.
  • Can anyone list peanut brand names?
    G http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Goober_(brand)  J http://wiki.answers.com/wiki/Jif_(peanut_butter)  K ...
  • How do make a caramel shard?
    Lightly oil a 12-inch square of foil. In a heavy saucepan boil 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1/4 cup water over moderate heat, stirring,...
  • What are the types of jam?
    blackberry blueberry rasberry strawberry
  • How much does a White Hot Chocolate cost at starbbucks?
    Depends what size you want. But usually there are $4 -$5.
  • Can you substitute monetary jack cheese with mozzarella cheese?
    You can but Monterey Jack undictincted flavor compared to mozzarella. That is why Monterey Jack is usually blended with another...
  • How much does one cup of black beans cost?
    That depends if you are purchasing them dried or canned. Dried (in the bulk foods section of the grocery store), would probably...
  • How do you clean hardened cheese off dish brush?
    Simple :)Just either pour boiled water onto the hardened cheese, or put it in a bowl/basin of boiled water. It will come off...
  • What can I add to my spaghetti sauce to make it not so sweet?
    Raw peeled potato will draw sweetness from the sauce
  • Where can you buy Flav H2o water?
    At Wal-mart
  • What does owl taste like?
    "Owls taste like chicken"The Indians would say......
  • What are all the animals in an animal cracker bag?
    lion, zebra, seal, polar bear, gorilla and, elephant.
  • How many egg beaters equals one egg?
    1/4 cup of egg beaters equal one egg.
  • How did pasteurization impact the world?
    The impact of pasteurisation was most on industries and exports.With the introduction of this technique, now milk products could...
  • What foods are masculine and feminine?
    all the foods because women cook them.
  • What does pizza means?
    -noun a flat, open-faced baked pie of Italian origin, consisting of a thin layer of bread dough topped with spiced tomato sauce...
  • Can you use water in place of milk in muffins?
    yes you can. They will turn out just fine. you can even add some cinnomon on them half baked to make them taste even better
  • What is the meaning if kantot?
    kantot is a dessert. It's made out of banana inside a donut hole. It's topped off with cream pie.its also used as a vulger word...
  • Difference between molasses corn syrup?
    no they are not poisonous
  • Is it safe to BBQ in aluminium foil?
    It is done all the time! You do want to avoid too high a heat, it will cause the aluminum foil to break down. And acidic foods...
  • Why can you smell hot food better than cold food?
    It really comes down to energy. See, heat is a form of energy, and if you look at two plates of the same meal and wonder what the...
  • Does marshmallow creme go bad if opened?
    they dont go bad, but if left out with too much oxygen they will harden
  • What country produces barley?
    As of 2005, the countries that produce the most barley in order from greatest to least are: Russia, Canada, Germany, France,...
  • What is the meaning for scrumptious for kids?
    yummy, delicious, something that tastes good
  • Do you need to top and tail blackcurrants for jam?
    Blackcurrants do NOT have to be trimmed prior to making jam, however, they DO have to be soaked overnight. If you do not soak...
  • Can milk be used instead of half and half for making homemade ice cream?
    Maybe whole milk if you're using an ice cream maker. You need something with fat/cream in it to solidify with the other...
  • How to make a doughnut box?
    You put it in a ring and give it a pair of boxing gloves
  • How big is the worlds biggest pretzel?
    The largest pretzel ever weighed 431 pounds and was 12 feet across, created by Auntie Anne's from Lake Charles, Louisiana. YUM!
  • What is it called Fruit boiled in sugar?
    Candy
  • What is the percentage of water in cider vinegar?
    More than 95 % water in vinager
  • Can cats have raw or cooked egg yolk?
    Both are perfectly fine for a cat, and serve as a very nutritional treat as eggs contain a lot of protein.
  • Is oatmeal processed food?
    No, not unless you buy those instant packets of flavored oatmeal. Those are highly processed. Real oatmeal is not.
  • Can you freeze cooked potatoes?
    You can but they get grainy when you thaw them. It works better to only cook them partially and then freeze them. When you thaw...
  • How heavy is an apple pie?
    7.3 pounds, no matter how many apples you use as the rate of evaporation is always the same. This, of course, assuming you are...
  • Can you eat a sea cucumber?
    of course. They are eaten alive or cooked in several countries.
  • What is spam made up of?
    The labeled ingredients in the classic variety of Spam are chopped pork shoulder meat with ham meat added, salt, water, modified...
  • Is tripe in human?
    If you use the term Tripe to describe any stomach lining, then, yes, humans have tripe. Tripe is generally considered the edible...
  • Do you need milk for pancakes?
    Well you do not need milk but you can also put the milk in if you like but you should just buy the shake n bake brand by the way...
  • What year did red lobster start?
    1968.
  • Is unbleached wheat flour bad for you?
    No.
  • What is the frosted flakes cereal box font?
    times new roman
  • What foods are unsuitable for children?
    It very much depends on the age of the child. And the list of suitable foods is shorter. Suitable FoodInfants 1 to 5 years: Whole...
  • Do mandarin oranges grow in Florida?
    yes
  • Is teflon tape poisonous?
    no, not in the slightest. that's why it is manufactured and used widely by plumbers, its non toxic and anti fungal
  • What is the differences between food spoilage and food contamination?
    spoilage is when the food is rotten < contamination when the food has an out side source touch it such as chicken touching an...
  • What is the difference between macro and micro neutrons?
    macro is bigger than micro
  • How long do you have to soak a cedar plank for?
    About two hours minimum for smoking. Scratch the wood with your thumbnail. If you see dry, it not soaked long enough.
  • How many servings are in a number ten can of spaghetti sauce?
    Depending on individual portion size, about 25
  • What does wine do for cooking?
    Well........ It makes it tastes better and if the chef drinks some wine it might make them drunk.
  • How many cups is one medium carrot?
    A medium carrot weighs about 78 grams, so it is about 1/3 cup (1/3 cup is equal to 76 grams).
  • Why does salt turn blue when lemon juice is added?
    salt turns blue due a chimic reaction. it makes the salt atoms and lemon juice atoms to react and become a cristal (a blue...
  • Is salt a leavening agent?
    no, but it adds stability to the gluten matrix along with enhancing flavor as well. Forget to add salt to your bread dough and...
  • Biggest pie number?
    there isn't 1 its an inphanite number which means it goes on forever
  • What food substance does oil contain?
    Fat
  • How many body parts does a lobster have?
    it does have not h
  • What is another name for french cabbage?
    yes
  • Are capers spicy?
    No, they aren't. They have a lemony flavor.
  • What kind of pickles does subway use?
    Dill pickles.
  • Would mixing 24 crushed No Doz tablets and four 375mL cans of Coke and then drinking the mixture be dangerous for your health?
    Yes. I hope you are just kidding.
  • Can tabbouleh be frozen?
    Tabbouleh CAN be frozen, however, the fresh herbs as well as the Bulgar Wheat can be effected by the process. It can have an...
  • Can you eat the skin on smoked ham steak?
    You can eat the skin of smoked ham, as that is where most of the seasoning/flavor is. But, this also means if the seasoning is...
  • What is open ended questions Given in a restaurant.?
    well it depind on wat yu are cooking so i dont now
  • How can you make cabbage taste better?
    put salt on it
  • What is wrong with eggs now?
    There has been a recall of millions of eggs contaminated with Salmonella ~ see related link below to the news article .
  • Where did pancetta come from?
    pancetta comes from a pig because pig's produce bacon and pancetta is thick bacon diced
  • What type of flour is used for frying fish?
    Plain flour, or if your prefered, wholemeal flour.
  • What is the most common liquid used in baking?
    Water or canola oil.
  • What utensil is used with branding iron chili?
    I read the old chuckwagon cooks would get the branding irons hot & use them to stir the chili & cook it faster at the...
  • Are there Wendy's with a play area?
    yes.
  • Does salmon have starch?
    No Salmon doesn't contain starch in them. Salmon contains protein and fat but no starch. Salmon patties do since bread crumbs...
  • Where all can you buy toasted ravioli?
    Grocery store freezer section, usually near where appetizers are.
  • How much does a red potato weigh?
    It depends on the size of the potato, the only way to find out the weight would be to weigh it!
  • Is old fiesta ware microwave safe?
    NO! You could crack the piece if it has any imperfections.
  • What is brown sugar from Guyana called?
    demarera
  • Is toad in the hole healthy for you?
    Not really
  • Is passive smoking and direct smoking the same?
    No, because passive smoking is inhaling the second hand smoke that Other people smoke and exhale. Direct smoking is when the...
  • What is the value of a pig bacon press?
    The press lays on the bacon slices and allows the meat to stay in contact with the hot pan. You don't get the bacon curling up at...
  • How did the pilgrims cook turkey?
    The historical record is fairly vague, it does not specify turkey, or any other bird for that matter. It only lists fowl which...
  • Would it be likely that you could buy beef stock at a supermarket?
    they do have beef buillion cubes at the supermarket,in the baking section.but its nothing like homemade.
  • What kind of food is Patate?
    it is a type of pasta that is filled with tomato chutney. it is traditionally served with a 'french loaf' (bread).Patate is...
  • Where is Ancel grated coconut sold?
    Giant supermarket in Waldorf Maryland.
  • Where can I find Today's Home Evolution cookware?
    i found a 26 piece evolution cookware set at a big lots store. it is non stick, has tempered glass lids, with steam holes in each...
  • What does indignities means?
    the word indignities means (noun) an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem.
  • How many grams does a garlic clove weigh?
    Depends on 'small medium large'. Mostly 0.2 ounce
  • What is the meaning of coarse meal?
    Coarse meal means that it is not finely ground. Coarse meal will often appear lumpier, more like brown sugar or even grits. Fine...
  • How many eggs do you need for 4oz of eggs whites?
    2 large or 3 medium sized eggs.