Why are my oven roasted brussel sprouts mushy? Mistake to Avoid #3: Choosing the Wrong Type of Heat Any disdain you may harbor for Brussel Sprouts probably originated by eating them steamed or boiled. Steaming and boiling use moist heat, and moist heat can make Brussel Sprouts mushy and stinkynot a good combo. Why won’t…
How does Jenn-Air downdraft work? Developed and refined by Jenn-Air, downdraft ventilation uses proximity ventilation to capture smoke, steam and odors at the cooking surface. whisking them down and out for a fresher, cleaner kitchen. Why do you leave the oven door open when you broil? The normal practice is to leave the oven door…
Can you use regular coffee for espresso? Yes, technically you can use regular coffee beans in an espresso machine but the drink you’ll make may taste sour, funky, and tart. We recommend that you use dark roasts to make better tasting espresso with rich crema. What is the difference between espresso coffee and regular coffee?…
How do I turn off my ILVE oven light? PLEASE NOTE: To turn the oven light on or off during cooking, simply push in the oven control knob. Always preheat your ILVE oven to at least 175oC before placing food in it. Are ILVE good ovens? If you have the extra cash to splurge, ILVE…
Does bicarb and vinegar clean? When baking soda is mixed with vinegar, the acid breaks down baking soda, releasing carbon dioxide gas that can help lift dirt from the surfaces being cleaned. Is vinegar or baking soda better for cleaning? Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a fine abrasive, which makes it excellent at…
What do the symbols mean on an induction hob? The symbol of induction hobs resembles four loops of wires. Most of the induction-compatible cookware comes with the word Induction on the bottom. The wire symbol on the induction hob represents the copper coil underneath the glass surface. It uses the magnetic field to produce heat….
What causes crusty bread? A thick and hard crust on your bread is primarily caused by overbaking or baking in a temperature that’s too high. Make sure that you adjust the temperature of your oven to suit the type of bread that you’re making. How do I keep my bread crust crusty? Simple: a long,…
What if I left my turkey out overnight to thaw? If you thaw raw meat at room temperature for two hours or more, it will be subject to rapid bacteria growth. Is thawing a turkey at room temperature a good idea? Nope. If you’ve done it and gotten away with it, you’re lucky. Does turkey…
Why is my melted chocolate clumping? When chocolate is melted, its ingredientsmainly cocoa powder, sugar, and cocoa butterdisperse evenly, creating a fluid mass. But if even a tiny amount of moisture is introduced, the liquid and the sugar will form a syrup to which the cocoa particles will cling, thereby creating grainy clumps. Is steaming…
Should I Skim fat off beef bourguignon? You want your stew to be rich, but not so decadent that it’s a gut bomb. Skim the top of your stew and remove as much of the fat as you can before serving. If you’re making your stew ahead, skip this stepwhen you refrigerate, the fat on…
