Recent questions tagged food prep

Description : When you cook up some instant Ramen noodles, do you use the seasoning packet or do you use your own recipe?

Last Answer : I toss the packet. It’s full of MSG, salt and fake chicken flavor. God knows what else. I usually add some sea salt, a small bit of coconut oil, fresh basil and some red curry sauce. May sound elaborate but it’s a 5 min meal.

Description : Is removal of the "eyes" on a potato necessary before you bake them?

Last Answer : No, but many eyes on a potato are both unsightly and hard to bite into.

Description : Tea - can dried tea from tea bags be ground for instant tea?

Last Answer : I doubt it. I think instant is probably freeze dried concentrated tea. Meaning the tea is made, and then concentrated and turned into a powder. Coffee grounds from coffee beans are not instant coffee. ... tea and freeze it for later probably. Freeze the liquid like you would popsicles or ice cubes.

Description : Which kind of plastic bag is best for food packaging?

Last Answer : Why not use reusable plastic or glass containers? They’re a little more expensive but cheaper in the long run, and better for the environment.

Description : How long should ribs boil before i put them on the grill?

Last Answer : Let them simmer overnight to be tender…but, boiling removes a lot of the flavor.

Description : Grouper on the grill?

Last Answer : Grouper is good with a little lime juice and olive oil. Or you can use blackening seasoning or Jamaican jerk seasoning.

Description : How long does tuna fish & mayo last after opened?

Last Answer : If it’s been in the fridge I would say at least another day or two. My roommates and I have eaten it during that time frame, and it was all finished before we could make it extend any longer haha.

Description : Can chorizo be eaten without cooking it?

Last Answer : I would say no… cook it first.

Description : Why does my box of mac & cheese tell me not to rinse?

Last Answer : I would guess that it needs to be hot.

Description : Is anyone interested in canning?

Last Answer : I’m sure tech art will have a resurgence as the economy wanes and people start doing their own gardening.