texas mom: After cooking tamales do you have to let them cool before storing? I made tamales and cooked a pot full (8 dozen) after cooking them I ate one which was firm. We immediately removed them from the steamer and wrapped them in foil. We gave them to people and later they said they were mushy. I am sure they were cooked enough, what … [Read more...] about After cooking tamales do you have to let them cool before storing?
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why don’t the people in the “cooking and recipes” section ever give a thumbs up or thumbs down?
oh my: why don't the people in the "cooking and recipes" section ever give a thumbs up or thumbs down? i mean--really--i put alot of thought into how to make a taco salad--but--nothing Answers and Views: Answer by capwest5aIt's that way in several categories - people post questions and stuff and even though an answerer gives a great answer, … [Read more...] about why don’t the people in the “cooking and recipes” section ever give a thumbs up or thumbs down?
What cooking ingredients do you always keep on hand?
shannon: What cooking ingredients do you always keep on hand? I really enjoy cooking and I love finding new recipes. But it seems that when I find a recipe I really want to try, I'm missing alot of the ingredients. What ingredients do you stock up on and make sure you always have? Serious answers only please! Answers and Views: Answer by … [Read more...] about What cooking ingredients do you always keep on hand?
A good name for our kitten (repost, need more ideas)?
sammayasmom: A good name for our kitten (repost, need more ideas)? We have fostered a litter of kittens from the shelter. One has really bonded with my son so we will keep her. We were thinking of name options and Moo-Shu (?) came up. Then, in our ever present desire to be different, we decided to research if there are any acceptable recipe names … [Read more...] about A good name for our kitten (repost, need more ideas)?
Trying to get settled?
dandelion: Trying to get settled? In my single life, I had time to keep my little apartment clean and organized, and time for "free time" tasks. I could get out the cookbook and make a new recipe, go hang out with friends on the fly, and shopping was entertaining. Even though I had it all balanced, I had no one to really share it with. Now I am … [Read more...] about Trying to get settled?
What country invented zucchini bread?
What the Deuce: What country invented zucchini bread? This may sound like a weird question but, I'm doing an international food project, and I decided to make zucchini bread. The problem is, I don't know which country made it. I searched zucchini bread on wikipedia, and i was redirected to zucchini. According to this line from the zucchini … [Read more...] about What country invented zucchini bread?
…”What is the SECRET of getting BREADING to STICK?…”?
Superdog: ..."What is the SECRET of getting BREADING to STICK?..."? ......thanks in advance to the YA community...one of the friendliest easiest "cooking & recipe" forums......finally.......I referred to YA for some tips on cooking pork chops.....mine were always dried out....I compiled some tips.....RESULTS?.....tender juicy loin … [Read more...] about …”What is the SECRET of getting BREADING to STICK?…”?