Frequently Asked Culinary Questions
From beginners to experts, all curious cooks have questions. Our guides aim to answer the most frequently asked questions and explain best practices. Tips and tricks for kitchen tasks to make cooking pleasurable.
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- What is buckwheat flour?
- What is pork belly?
- What is a baguette?
- What’s the best way to clean a cast iron pan?
- How should I season a cast iron pan?
- What is crème fraîche?
- What is molasses?
- What is matcha?
- What is saffron?
- What is vanilla extract?
- What are entremets?
- Where does salt come from?
- What is Shiraz wine?
- How can I season food so it doesn’t need salt?
- What can I substitute for buttermilk?
- What is the difference between syrups and tonics?
- How do I choose pork cuts?
- What is Bananas Foster?
- What are Sazerac and Hurricane Cocktails?
- How do I choose soy sauce or alternatives?
- What are Sichuan peppercorns?
- What is Prosciutto Cotto and Crudo?
- What is a Buddha Bowl?
- What is Gouda cheese?
- What is a Bain-Marie?
- What are Chicharrones?
- Fermented Versus Quick Pickles
- What are Umami and MSG?
- What is Durum wheat flour?
- Can you eat Cicadas?
- What’s the best way to peel a tomato?
- How do I make scrambled eggs?
- What is the difference between sorbet and sherbet?
- What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
- What is mastic gum?
- What is the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, Cava
- What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
- What is a low carb diet?
- Do I have to refrigerate eggs?
- What is the difference between sushi and sashimi?
- What is a poke bowl?
- What are anchovies good for?
- What is mesclun salad?
- What are the different types of sugar?
- What are the best kinds of foods to cook in an air fryer?
- What is the best way to save and store bacon grease?
- What is a bouquet garni?
- What is the difference between nutmeg and mace?
- What is cheddar cheese?
- What are truffles?
- What is the difference between curly parsley and flat leaf parsley?
- What are nasturtiums?
- What is wild rice?
- What is tofu?
- How should I wash sweet potato leaves?
- How do I hard boil and peel quail eggs?
- What is palm oil and substitutes?
- How do I make whipped cream?
- Why do some cast-iron skillets have ridges?