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 Bananas Foster?
- Fermented Versus Quick Pickles
- What are Chicharrones?
- What is a Bain-Marie?
- What is Gouda cheese?
- What is a Buddha Bowl?
- What is Prosciutto Cotto and Crudo?
- What are Sichuan peppercorns?
- How do I choose soy sauce or alternatives?
- What are Sazerac and Hurricane Cocktails?
- What are Umami and MSG?
- How do I choose pork cuts?
- What is buckwheat flour?
- What can I substitute for buttermilk?
- How can I season food so it doesn’t need salt?
- What is Shiraz wine?
- Where does salt come from?
- What are entremets?
- What is vanilla extract?
- What is Calabrian chili?
- What are Quahogs?
- What is remoulade?
- What is a Bismarck pastry tip?
- What is the difference between honing and sharpening knives?
- What is coulis?
- What is the difference between cordials and syrups?
- What is an aperitif?
- What is Chai?
- What is saffron?
- What is Manuka honey?
- What are the best buns for different sandwiches?
- What flowers are edible?
- What is Ghee?
- What are the different cutting techniques used by chefs called?
- What does curing food mean?
- Can you eat Cicadas?
- What is Durum wheat flour?
- What is the difference between sushi and sashimi?
- What is cheddar cheese?
- What is the difference between nutmeg and mace?
- What is a bouquet garni?
- What’s the best way to peel a tomato?
- What are the best kinds of foods to cook in an air fryer?
- What are the different types of sugar?
- What is mesclun salad?
- What are anchovies good for?
- What is a poke bowl?
- What are truffles?
- Do I have to refrigerate eggs?
- What is a low carb diet?
- What is the difference between vegan and vegetarian?
- What is the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, Cava
- What is mastic gum?
- What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
- What is the difference between sorbet and sherbet?
- How do I make scrambled eggs?
- Why do some cast-iron skillets have ridges?
- What is matcha?
- What is molasses?
- What is crème fraîche?
- How should I season a cast iron pan?
- What’s the best way to clean a cast iron pan?
- What is a baguette?
- What is pork belly?
- What is the difference between syrups and tonics?
- What is the best way to save and store bacon grease?
- How do I make whipped cream?
- What is palm oil and substitutes?
- How do I hard boil and peel quail eggs?
- How should I wash sweet potato leaves?
- What is tofu?
- What is wild rice?
- What are nasturtiums?
- What is the difference between curly parsley and flat leaf parsley?
