How to cook steak in microwave oven ?
Q. I bought a high grade beef today , but i dont feel like cooking it in the way it should be in gas stove, its messy , is there anyway or cooking tips to cook a steak in the micro wave oven ?
Asked by coca_cola1902 - Sat May 31 10:31:38 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yuck! Microwave? Are you serious? Why don't you just pitch the steak in the trash now and don't even bother with the microwave, since that's where it will end up anyhow. Do you want to eat steak or dog food? Don't cook it in the nuker! Light the broiler or grill and don't be lazy about it, otherwise you wasted your money.
Answered by Mudd - Sat May 31 11:01:08 2008

Can you cook shrimp and chicken together or do you need to cook them separate and mix afterwards?
Q. If so, do you cook the chicken first and then add the shrimp? How long do you cook each of these meats for anyway (the chicken is sliced VERY thin)? And just how long does fresh shrimp keep in the fridge? How long do these items keep AFTER you've cooked them?
Asked by fragglerockqueen - Mon Apr 14 12:44:05 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are cooking this for yourself and not for a group, you can cook the chicken and then add the shrimp after the chicken has cooked for a few minutes. If the chicken is very thin, and you don't specify how thin it is, cook it until the pink is gone. Some chefs won't brown chicken chunks, if adding to a dish like chicken fetachini. Parboiled chicken can be finished in under five minutes. For the shrimp, watch for the color change, also under five minutes. So you will want to stay on watch at the stove while cooking these. Sautee'ing is the way I would do it. If you are cooking this for a group and are unsure if everyone is able to eat shrimp, keep them separated, from storage to prep to cooking. Some people have a very strong allergic… [cont.]
Answered by Time Bandit - Mon Apr 14 13:04:42 2008

How to cook good, soft,fully cooked chapatis on a coil gas?
Q. I recently came to USA where V have coil gases mostly instead of the normal flame gas in India. I face a lot of problem while cooking chapatis as I cannot understand how to make them soft & nicely cooked on the coil gas. I do have a TAWA but still the chapatis either remain half cooked from some places or they get overcooked n hard. I cant figure out how long to keep it on the gas. Also if i cook it with the same method as i did in India to get good, soft n fully cooked chapatis, i always fail. Please suggest what i can do.
Asked by Drizn - Wed Oct 10 16:04:24 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It sounds like you need to replace your tawa with a solid, heavy-duty cast iron griddle, like this one: As you've discovered, electric stoves don't heat pans consistently. The good thing about a heavy cast iron pan is that it'll absorb heat & distribute it evenly. Next time you want to make chapatis, put your cast iron griddle on the stove & start heating it (at your normal chapati-cooking temperature) before you start rolling out the dough. Once you have all your chapatis rolled out, check to make sure the griddle is hot enough...if so, you should be able to cook them with no problems. Just make sure you never wash your cast iron griddle with soap & water...just rub it clean with a paper towel & let it cool. If you have stubborn,… [cont.]
Answered by That One Guy - Wed Oct 10 17:03:42 2007

What song should David Cook sing in the Finale next week?
Q. David Cook has so many memorable performances. As Simon has said, he deserves to win because he has done enough in the past 11 weeks. Comparison to the charming Archuleta is pointless. It's Cook-to-Cook comparison now. Usually, the final two sing a song they've sung from the past themes... Which of his past performances do you think Cook should doa a repeat?
Asked by ra_chandler - Sat May 17 16:11:28 2008 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What a question!!! I believe he was magnificient every week. It's difficult to choose from his past performances. Right from Hollywood week to last week(what a blast!) he's been brilliant. My favorite is Always be my baby. I loved everything from top 3 night. Happy together was a big fav with me. I loved Lionel Richie's Hello and Andrew Webber's Music of the Night. Eleanor Rigby, Baba O'Riley, Billie Jean, All I really Need is you, I'm Alive, Day tripper, whoa...I might just name every performance. Erm lets leave it upto him to decide, I really can't choose...if i had my way i'd ask for every single performance to be done again. David Cook is the best singer on the planet and I could spend the rest of my life listening to his voice over… [cont.]
Answered by Shotokan - Tue May 20 12:28:40 2008

People who cook for only themselves but want to eat something different everyday, how do you do it?
Q. I just moved out of my parents house. I'll be living alone now and need to cook for myself. I have no problem cooking, but I don't want to constantly eat leftovers. I know you can say "well cook in small portions," but how is that done? Are there any tips? Thanks.
Asked by Mosquito - Mon Mar 10 22:24:04 2008 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My best advice is to cook up your protein one way, then eat it in a few ways. For example, Chicken breast. Grill the chicken, For the first night have it whole with veggies or baked potatoes, then the next night have it shredded up in a fajita, then the next night have it sliced up over a salad. For the following night put it in an omlette with some cheese. You get the idea.
Answered by missopinions - Tue Mar 11 00:00:02 2008

Can you cook lobster that is already dead? Or do you have to cook it while its alive?
Q. My friend bought lobster from a fisher man but it was already dead, the same way you would buy fish. Is it safe to cook and eat lobster like this? Do you have to cook it while its still alive?
Asked by spicemax22 - Sun Jan 28 16:28:22 2007 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Dead, unfrozen shellfish should always be cooked live. If it's dead and unfrozen, bacteria multiplies at an exponential rate.
Answered by SexyTrojan - Sun Jan 28 17:09:48 2007

How do I cook large chicken breasts so that I can be sure the inside is cooked?
Q. I have 2 LARGE chicken breasts marinating to make for dinner tonight. I was planning to cook them on the stove top this evening, but how do I cook them so that the inside is cooked all the way and the outside is not burnt? Low heat, then high to brown it? Or will that just make it tough? It is boneless, skinless breasts.
Asked by Amy - Thu Jul 15 17:39:36 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You don't specify your recipe, so I'm not sure exacty how you're cooking them. You could butterfly them to make then cook more evenly. Usually, you brown first to seal in the moisture, then reduce heat and finish in the oven or with some liquid.
Answered by ranebo1000 - Thu Jul 15 17:44:42 2010

How do you cook all risks out of chicken?
Q. I am new to cooking, and I cooked some chicken breasts in the oven without cleaning them first. I'm concerned about microbes or whatever, and I was going to chop the mostly cooked chicken into smaller pieces and cook them in oil. I don't want to waste the chicken, even if it doesn't taste spectacular. Any insights are greatly appreciated.
Asked by homer742 - Mon Jun 26 17:47:28 2006 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it must be cooked to 180 degrees. Use a meat thermomtor to monitor this. wash hands WELL after rinsing chicken and putting it in oven to cook. wash all surfaces it has touched while raw... To heres u A recipie to try since u said ur new Roll your rinsed chicken breast in egg white then a mixture of ittallian bread crumbs,garlic powders , black pepper, and the sprinkle kind of parmesan cheese. bake approx 45 minutes at 350 or until the temp on chicken is 180 and chicken is crispy to ur pleasure
Answered by Lilmisssassy - Mon Jun 26 18:15:33 2006

What should I cook for my vegetarian girlfriend?
Q. I have a girlfriend who is a vegetarian and I invited her to dinner at my house and I need a vegetarian meal to cook her. I am not a vegetairian so I don't know what to cook her that does not have meat in it. Could anyone give me any ideas on what I can cook her and why?
Asked by Riz - Sun Oct 28 14:36:11 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. buy some tofu things and have a salad no meat in any thing
Answered by decemberbunny41 - Sun Oct 28 14:40:16 2007

How to cook pork and keep it tender?
Q. How do I cook pork so that it comes out tender? I can cook chiken tender an djuicy every time, but no matter how I cook pork chops or pork roasts they alway come out kind of tough.
Asked by Fisher - Wed Feb 6 16:12:09 2008 - - 21 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You can also boil it first and then add seasoning and then fry it. if its for pork stew then you fry it then cook it add veg and etc...how you normally do it. that how i do it and it comes out very tender and good kills al germs cause pork is know to have them especial when its medium rare
Answered by Rose P - Wed Feb 6 16:18:51 2008

How long should I cook baked potatos at 325 degrees?
Q. I am cooking a 10 lb.(!) standing rib roast at 325 or 350. Every cook book has a different temp. Joy of Cooking suggests 275 but I think I would have to cook it for 6 hours. Wondering how long it should take and when to put the potatos in.
Asked by ROBERT G - Mon Dec 24 12:01:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Baked potatoes will take a least one hour at 325 degrees. I would recomment 1 hour 15 minutes to be safe.
Answered by kimmer727 - Mon Dec 24 12:05:49 2007

How do you slow cook a roast on a slow cooker frozen?
Q. We have a frozen pot roast we are going to cook using a slow cooker. We would like to cook some potatoes with it. Does anyone have any tips about how to cook this thing? Do we cook the potatoes together with it? Do we have to wait to put the potatoes in it? Do we use water? Spices?
Asked by Allen - Thu Oct 16 12:45:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. slowly
Answered by The Fat Man - Thu Oct 16 12:54:35 2008

How come when I cook chicken the bread crumbs burn but the chicken doesn't cook enough?
Q. I am cooking a recipe from Betty Crocker, the Ranch Chicken, and when I cook it on Medium-High heat, the (store bought) bread crumbs burn but the chicken isn't cooked through. Being a *really* novice cook, I'm freaking out because the crumbs are black, but the chicken inside isn't cooked at all! What gives? What am I doing wrong? Do I need to flatten the chicken?
Asked by andrewyalee - Mon Jan 28 23:43:49 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well, your burner may cook too hot, each ranges 'medium high' cooks a little differently. Try cooking med or med low, you can cook the meat then turn it up to brown, just keep an eye on it. The thing about cooking, it's trial and error, keep it going you'll get the hang of it, happy cooking :-)
Answered by Jesus is Love - Mon Jan 28 23:49:38 2008

how to cook a vegetarian foods,,my partner is highblood thats why i need to cook like a vegetary foods?
Q. please help me what foods is good for high blood person ,, my problem is i dont know how to cook ,im scared maybe he find someone that know how to cook his foods,, what i have to do.thank you very much.
Asked by Lorena O - Mon Mar 10 08:22:11 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. include lots of whole grains like whole wheat breads and brown rice or corn tortillas, low salt or no salt is huge so invest in herbs and spices or spice mixes to give the food some flavor. buy tons of veggies. check out your local farmers mkt. use the internet to find recipes for the veggies you buy there are tons of vegetarian sites out there. your friend can still eat lean meats such as chicken if they aren't strictly veg...
Answered by lemonlimesherbet - Mon Mar 10 08:32:59 2008

Cooking utensils or method that we can use to cook without/less oil?
Q. I've watched a tv programme(Spore) some years ago...The couple shows how to cook food by using only the fat from the meat. Is it b'cos of the cooking utensils or the method that allows cooking without adding oil? Any idea who is the cook also?
Asked by TwinkleL - Sat Apr 12 09:15:40 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You only need to use oil if you are frying or sauteing meat (chicken, pork or red meat). If you use a grill pan, you do not add oil. You would just season or marinate the meat- red meat, pork or chicken before cooking. Even seasoning with just salt and pepper is good. The key is to not over cook the meat, then it is nice and juicy. You also do not use oil if you roast or broil meats in the oven. Cooking spray is another way to cut down on the use of oil. Before cooking any meat on the stove top, you always must make sure your pan is hot enough. Pans should be preheated on medium-high to high heat. Once you can sprinkle it with water and the droplets dance and sizzle, then it is ready.
Answered by Rene A - Sat Apr 12 09:58:52 2008

How to cook sausages for pasta and at what temp?
Q. I have turkey sausages, should I cook them in the oven, or boil them then cook them in the oven? Which would be better? I'll later cut them in small pieces and mix with my alfredo pasta. Also what oven temperature and for how long will it take to cook them?
Asked by ;; - Wed Jun 23 23:14:25 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If they aren't already in links and still a rope sausage, cut them into 5 inch links. Place them on a microwave safe plate around the edges, about 4 each plate. Cook on high about 3-4 mins, turn over and cook another 3-4 mins. Place the cut browned links in your sauce. don't tell them it was miked and they'll never know.
Answered by lazydaisey - Wed Jun 23 23:33:35 2010

How long do you cook a Partially Cooked Ham in a Crock Pot for?
Q. I have about a 3 pound "Partially" cooked ham (bone in) in the crock pot. How long should I cook it for? What's the longest it can cook before "overcooking" in a crock pot. I have about a 3 pound "Partially" cooked ham (bone in) in the crock pot. How long should I cook it for? What's the longest it can cook before "overcooking" in a crock pot. PS Yes I cooked it with Honey, Pineapple with the Juice, and Brown Sugar :)
Asked by Elizabeth D - Wed Oct 10 17:04:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. About 5 hr on low or 3 hr on high. I wouldn't cook it any longer than 6 on low or 4 on high. When it starts to turn dark colored has cooked too long. You could add 1/2 cup water. Save juice and freeze. Use later for bean soup. Or you could drain juice in a pan and bring to a boil. If it's really flavorful add a cup of water. Bring to a boil and thicken with mixture of cornstarch and water.
Answered by Steffie - Wed Oct 10 17:19:47 2007

What to cook for a friand and her parents for dinner?
Q. I have a friend and her parents comming over for dinner on friday night and im not sure what to cook they are british and really good cooks, what do you think, needs to be something i cant mes up, IM not a bad cook but there is a bit of room for improvment.
Asked by Dumpling - Tue Jan 2 21:22:24 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My suggestion is took cook something latin or french. The cuban dish ropa veija or the french dish beef daube. Both start with chuck steak about 2 lbs 1 large onion, 3 carrots,2 banana peppers) If you want a latin dish add cilantro, 2 table spoons of plain vineger and 2 of red wine vineger ,18-20 olives with pimento chopped, 1/4 cup of chicken broth, garlic4-6 cloves) (salt and pepper to taste) 8 oz can of tomato sauce Cook slowly in a cast iron pot on low for 4-5 hours or us a slow cooker and cook for 9-10 hrs. You know that the meat is done is when you can just pull meat apart with a 2 forks. Remove meat and shred and then add back to juices. At the final 5 minutes add more chopped cilantro with some a few more chopped olives. (c [cont.]
Answered by Steve07047 - Tue Jan 2 22:47:48 2007

How do you cook chicken so that it tastes really good?
Q. Last time I tried to cook chicken the meat texture was rubbery and it tasted bland. I'm planning to cook with the boneless chicken breast again, what should I soak it in and what kind of seasoning should I use to make it taste really good? Also, how long should it cook for so that I know it's cooked well? Thank you!
Asked by Donna R - Fri Aug 14 11:17:26 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Kfc Style 3 lb fryer parts 2 pk good seasons italian salad 1 dressing mix 3 T flour 2 t salt 1/4 c lemon juice 2 T butter 8 oz corn oil 2/3 c shortening 1 c milk 1 1/2 c pancake mix 1 t paprika 1/2 t powdered sage 1/4 t pepper Wipe chicken pieces dry. Make a paste of salad dressing mix, flour, salt, lemon juice and butter. Brush on to coat chicken evenly with paste. (Cover both sides of chicken) Refrigerate chicken pieces several hours or overnight. 1 1/2 hours before serving, heat oil and shortening till melted in a heavy saucepan. Pour part of this into two heavy skillets so each is covered about 1" deep. (After each batch of chicken replace oil in each skillet.) Combine pancake mix with paprika, sage and pepper. Dip each paste… [cont.]
Answered by Tired of Making Avatars (BANNED) - Fri Aug 14 11:26:28 2009

What the heck should I cook for my in-laws?
Q. So, I'm a white girl married to a very American Mexican man. His family tends to cook traditional Mexican meals & once in while meatball sandwiches or hamburgers. I love to cook & want to make them a the Cajun dish of red beans & rice (sorta like gumbo) with a salad & bread. After I told him, he made a comment that his family is Mexican. I know his family well & think they'd like it. I think it is just him wanting his mom to cook. I don't want to put them to work when they come down. What should I cook? I thought about carnitas tacos, sticking with what I want to cook or giving up & ordering out. Open to ANY suggestions...
Asked by SpringChick - Wed Oct 3 22:31:42 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go with the red beans and rice, only throw in a little more tomatoes and peppers, and call it Spanish Rice. You could serve it in a green pepper, kinda like a stuffed pepper. Along with you could serve crab cakes or fish tacos, for something a little unusual. For a good appetizer, a friend of mine rolled the following mixture in tortillas and then cut them into bite sized pieces: cream cheese, salsa, shredded cheese, and black olives. You never know, you could introduce them to something that they end up really loving.
Answered by Sara K - Wed Oct 3 22:39:15 2007