Food Questions

Food Questions answers some of the more basic dilemmas that even the most seasoned chefs face, like how do you cook with pumpkin and what's the secret to making the perfect pitcher of sweet tea?

Featured Article |  Vegetable Questions

Learn how to bake a potato, how to pick and store vegetables, and how to make Japanese-style vegetables at home in this this vegetable article. Come find out some more helpful culinary tips. See more »

How can an egg carton claim that the contained eggs have less fat and more vitamin E?

How can an egg carton claim that the contained eggs have less fat and more vitamin E?

I recently bought a carton of eggs that claimed, "These eggs are high in Vitamin E, contain 100 mg of Omega 3, and have 25% less saturated fat than regular eggs." How can you get chickens to lay these special eggs?

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Why do eggs turn hard when you boil them?

Why do eggs turn hard when you boil them?

Eggs are rich in protein, especially the egg whites. It's this protein that causes eggs to become hard when boiled. Learn just how exactly this process happens.

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Why do many foods have High Altitude Cooking Instructions?

Why do many foods have High Altitude Cooking Instructions?

Most any packaged food that involves boiling (like boxed macaroni-and-cheese dinners) will have "high altitude" cooking instructions. Find out what this means and why it matters in cooking.

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Bell Pepper Questions

Bell Pepper Questions

Bell peppers are full of nutrients and can be roasted to bring out their inherent sweetness. Learn more about roasting and incorporating them into your favorite recipes.

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Canned Vs. Fresh Jalapenos

Canned Vs. Fresh Jalapenos

Wondering whether to use canned vs. fresh jalapeno peppers? Go for the fresh for a stronger flavor. Discover the difference between the different types of peppers, learn more about using peppers in your cooking by trying out these recipes.

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Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole

A chicken casserole is easy to prepare and always tastes great. We've got plenty of variations for you to choose from, too -- read these useful tips for cooking a chicken casserole and check out ten great recipes.

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Coffee Questions

Coffee Questions

Coffee is a great pick-me-up, but how much do you really know about it? Find coffee questions and answers, including how to add flavor to your favorite brew and the best way to store coffee. Learn more here.

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Cooking with Chilies

Cooking with Chilies

Cooking with chilies is an easy way to spice up your favorite recipes. There are many different types of chilies and different chilies are used for different recipes. Since the subject of chilies can be confusing, check out this list of the most common fresh chilies and check out these recipe ideas.

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Cooking with Cornstarch

Cooking with Cornstarch

Cornstarch is used for many things in cooking, but it's most common use is as a binder and thickener in various dishes. Learn the best ways to cook and bake with cornstarch and view great recipes that use cornstarch.

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Cooking with Pork

Cooking with Pork

Pork is a good source of protein and can be a healthy part of the diabetic diet. Many cuts are quite lean. Learn how to choose and store fresh pork, get cooking questions answered and view these recipes.

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