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Are You Supposed to Cook Vienna Sausages? [Plus Top Recipes]

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Are You Supposed to Cook Vienna Sausages? [Plus Top Recipes]

Vienna sausages are super tasty sausages that can be bought canned, fresh, or vacuum-packed. Their taste and look are often compared to hotdogs or frankfurters – and they are quite similar. They are made out of similar ingredients and they look almost the same, the only distinction between them is the size and texture. For those wondering how to cook Vienna sausages or if you’re supposed to cook them at all, we will be answering your questions and providing some tips and other relevant information about Vienna sausages here. Are You Supposed to Cook Vienna Sausages? You can cook Vienna…

By Luong Tan

Food Guidespotato

How To Fix Undercooked Potatoes

Potatoes – they are just as easy to cook as they are to undercook. You might not even realize when you’ve undercooked them until you take a bite or try to mash them. Potatoes are extremely versatile and go well with a variety of dishes, stews, and broths. If you’ve never had a potato, then you should go cook some right now – try not to undercook them though. Potatoes have been undercooked one too many times and we’re here to speak up for them. We will be sharing some tips on how to fix undercooked potatoes. The majority may…

Why Is My Spaghetti Sauce Watery? Tips for Fixing This

By Luong Tan

Tips & Troubleshootingsauce, spaghetti

Why Is My Spaghetti Sauce Watery? Tips for Fixing This

The beauty (and joy) of eating spaghetti is in that thick, hearty spaghetti sauce. But you will agree with me that many people have experienced what can be described as “a watery halo effect” at least once while making spaghetti sauce (except, of course, if you rarely cook or you never made spaghetti sauce). A watery halo effect is when you have your spaghetti sauce watery and thin and your spaghetti appears to be drowning in it. It is not uncommon to have a little too much or excessive water in a spaghetti or pasta sauce, which is undesirable because…

Ground Beef Four Days After the Sell-by Date? [Things to Expect]

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Food Scienceground beef

Ground Beef Four Days After the Sell-by Date? [Things to Expect]

The shelf life of perishable food items is usually volatile, and ground beef is not an exception. Raw ground beef is easily prone to spoilage, but you can still enjoy it 1 – 3 days after the sell-by date. Once your ground beef is four days after the sell-by date, eating it is a risk you may want to avoid. There are certain things to expect or look out for when your ground beef is four days after the sell-by date and we’re going to give a quick outline of them in this post. What to expect if ground beef…

By Luong Tan

Pantry Guidesbaking, ingredient, sugar, wet

Is Sugar A Wet Ingredient?

Many baking ingredients call for mixing wet and dry ingredients. For the experienced baker, it’s a no-brainer. But if you are starting out, you might get confused by some ingredients that are not as clear-cut. For example, sugar. Is sugar a wet ingredient? What makes sugar a wet ingredient? What does it do? We’re here to answer the questions that have been on your mind. So, let’s get into it! Is sugar a wet ingredient? Technically, no. Sugar is solid, and it is neither damp nor moist. However, when baking using the “muffin method,” sugar is mixed as a wet…

Does Salt Dissolve In Oil, Butter, Olive Oil & Water?

By Luong Tan

Food Scienceoil, salt

Does Salt Dissolve In Oil, Butter, Olive Oil & Water?

We learned from elementary chemistry that water is a universal solvent; this means that many substances can dissolve in water. For example, salt is a compound we usually dissolve in water (to make saline solution) for various purposes, ranging from sinus rinse to wound cleaning. It dissolves completely in water to form a TRUE SOLUTION. If you have dissolved salt in the water before, I bet you will also want to know if salt dissolves in oil and what happens when you put salt in your cooking oil. So here, you’ll read all you need to know about the solubility…

How to Make Sherry Vinegar at Home – Some Great Substitutes

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Pantry Guidessherry vinegar, substitute, vinaigrette

How to Make Sherry Vinegar at Home – Some Great Substitutes

If you’ve run out of sherry vinegar when you need it the most, it can be tempting to try out possible substitutes. We recommend some excellent sherry vinegar substitutes: red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and rice wine vinegar. If you have a wine allergy or intolerance, honey vinegar, lime juice, Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract will do the job. Alternatively, it can also be tempting to test your brewing skills by making sherry vinegar at home. Even though making sherry vinegar at home is uncommon, it is not impossible. Therefore, allow us…

Baking Powder Vs Flour – What Are the Main Differences?

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Pantry Guidesbaking powder, flour

Baking Powder Vs Flour – What Are the Main Differences?

Flour is unarguably one of the most versatile in the kitchen. It is almost always in everybody’s pantry and has gained a permanent spot on our grocery list because there is practically no baking recipe without flour. Moreover, flour is not only useful in baking, it is also used as a thickener for stews, soups, gravies, etc. Indeed, it is a must-have kitchen staple! Baking powder is another important baking ingredient. It is a potent leavening or raising agent that, when combined with flour and other baking ingredients to make dough or batter, helps baked goods rise. In this article,…

By Luong Tan

Tips & Troubleshootingdissolve, salt, vinegar

Does Salt Dissolve in Vinegar?

Although not as common as water, vinegar is one of the most commonly used products globally, with apple cider vinegar being one of the most widely marketed vinegars in the United States. It has long been used in many countries to prepare, cook, and preserve certain foods. Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid in water; hence, it is slightly acidic. The acidity (low pH) has made it helpful in preserving various foods like meat and meat products, fish and fish products, fruits, and pickling vegetables. Conversely, salt is an essential cooking ingredient, and just like vinegar, it is…

How to Fix Undercooked Pasta – A Step-By-Step Guide

By Luong Tan

Rice & Grain Guidespasta, undercooked

How to Fix Undercooked Pasta – A Step-By-Step Guide

Italians believe that the proper way to make a bowl of pasta is to cook it 'Al dente,' which means that the pasta will be firm and not wholly soft when cooked. However, not everyone subscribes to this idea. Some people love their pasta soft, and that's fine. If you're one of those who'd rather have a bowl of soft pasta than one that is 'al dente,' you might freak out when your pasta isn't soft enough. Even though there is not much you can do to fix overcooked pasta, we can give you some tips on how to fix…

What Is Double Cream in The USA – The US Equivalent

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Food Sciencedouble cream, Heavy cream, USA

What Is Double Cream in The USA – The US Equivalent

When reading recipes from UK-based chefs, you have come across "double cream." We don't get to see much of that in the US, though, do we? So, what is double cream in the USA? Today, we'll tell you about the US equivalent of double cream. We'll also talk about other creams and how you can use them. Stay tuned! What is double cream in the USA? What the British call Double Cream is known in the US as heavy cream or heavy whipping cream. However, there is a slight difference in the fat percentages. Double cream comes with about 48%…

What Is A Yeast Cake and How Do You Make It?

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Baking Guidesbaking powder, yeast cake

What Is A Yeast Cake and How Do You Make It?

If you love baking as much as we do, you have probably heard about yeast being used as a leavening agent for some of our favorite bread recipes. So, what's all this talk about yeast cake? Trust us, we were just as surprised when we heard it, and that's precisely why we are here to demystify this concept for you. So, what is a yeast cake? How is it made? Stick around to find out. What is a yeast cake? Often called cake yeast or baker's yeast, yeast cake is usually a tiny piece of cake made from a mix…