Category "equipment"

When grinding flaxseeds in a coffee grinder, is it safe to add some water inside?

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how can I mince a small amount of meat?

I want to be able to mince a small amount of meat for steak tartar to eat right away. I want the mince to be fresh each time, so mincing more in advance and sto

Use fry sieve to steam vegetables

Can I use a fry sieve to steam vegetables in a pot? Does it work for the purpose of steaming collard greens? The pot lid doesn't seal when the sieve is in the p

What is the purpose of waffle irons that flip?

I saw some local shops selling waffle irons that have a complicated gimbal mechanism (such as the Bella Rotating Waffle Maker listed here). What is the purpose

Must a lid for a pot used for steaming be vented?

This is a follow-up to my earlier question about steaming using the Instant Pot. The answer there said that the "steam" function of the Instant Pot was only for

Could you use a bread tin as a pate mould?

I have bread tins and was wondering if they would work as pate molds? I'm just a little bit worried that they will rust. Also I have seen videos where youtubers

How to easily minimize waste using a potato smasher?

I have a new tool. At Walmart they didn't seem to have the kind of potato masher I'm used to, so I bought this thing. (The can of soup is there for size refe

Dishwasher with side brackets for on top shelf: what are they for?

I have a new dishwasher and the top shelf has several movable brackets on the side. I just don't know what they are designed to do or hold. I'm guessing they ar

How do I wash the "pokey" side of a box grater?

I have this box grater, and one of the sides is "non-directional" (not sure what this is called) -- that is, the pointy "blade" things are on every side of the

How hot is the bottom of a pot of boiling water?

I need to put a plastic bag in a pot of boiling water. The bag is rated to handle up to 200C (400F). I will be using a stainless steel (or aluminum) pot on a ga

Does a splatter screen prevent grease build up in kitchen?

I love to stir fry. What I don't love is the sticky grease coating that over time accumulates on every surface near the stove, including cupboards, kitchen item

How to know if a zip lock bag is safe for sous-vide (or boiling), without indication from the manufacturer?

The only zip lock bags available in local stores for me are labelled that they are supposed to be used for refrigerating food. Is it possible to know whether t

reusing utensil during cooking [duplicate]

When I'm cooking something, say boiling chicken in a pot or less commonly baking it, I may poke, shift, or stir it with a utensil while its co

Pyrex glass coffee pot

I have a very old Pyrex glass coffee pot that belonged to my grandmother. As a kid, I have a distant memory of her using it on a gas stove to boil water. The

Pressure Cooker "Safety Fuse Plate" Bubbles During Use

I recently bought a 9.5 Quart Tramontina Pressure Cooker for the purpose of cooking dried beans and legumes since I've moved to an altitude that makes simple st

Device to squeeze last yogurt out of carton

When you have a viscous liquid like yogurt in a tetra pak carton it is difficult to get the last of it out. What is the name of press which can be used to flatt

Is there any point in considering sous vide for unskilled newbie cook?

I was considering sous vide as a present for someone, but - being wholly unfamiliar with that cooking method myself except it being trendy - don't know how use(

Glass bottle thickness ratings

I notice that the popular Bormioli Rocco stoppered glass bottles have numbers on the bottom. Some higher quality ones I have are numbered "18" and some more rec

Second quesadilla made on my panini press is not as crispy as the first

I like to make quesadillas on my panini press. I typically make two for a meal. Here is what I do: Preheat the panini press to medium-high. While heating, ass

Pyrex that can be used in an instant pot

What pyrex would be suitable for pressure steaming in an Instant Pot (also known as 'Pot in Pot' cooking)? I am a new user and want to make sure I have the cor