I was given a slow cooker (an actual Crock Pot) some years ago, and more recently, an Instant Pot as an upgrade. I still keep the former around, just in case, but maybe I should look into handing it off to someone in want?
I had some raddichio for reasons best left unexplored, which I've never really come to terms with as a vegetable - I like earthy, clean, and bitter, but raddichio just goes too hard, you know? you're like whoah dude let's dial it back a bit
anyway I sliced the leaves into 1-inch wide strips and sauteed them briefly in garlic, anchovy, lemon and olive oil* and now I'm a complete raddichio convert bring it all to me now
My pressure cooker is pretty old and of the old design (the rattle top) but even still it has an interlock to prevent opening under pressure as well as 3 pressure relief systems in place: the aforementioned rattle top (a screw on weight that acts as a valve as long as the pressure is under the operating pressure and can float/rattle to relieve little bits of steam as the pressure pushes on it), a pop-uip valve built into the interlock system and finally a silicone stopper that will shoot out of the ring it's seated in. I only want to get rid of it because the pot itself is raw aluminum and I'd rather use a more food-safe material like stainless steel. We considered an instant pot but we already had a slow cooker, pressure cooker and rice cooker and enough space to store them all so it seems to make more sense to use stuff designed to work well for a single application than be mostly okay at 3.
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lonelyahavaCall me Ahava ~~She/Her~~Move to New ZealandRegistered Userregular
I was given a slow cooker (an actual Crock Pot) some years ago, and more recently, an Instant Pot as an upgrade. I still keep the former around, just in case, but maybe I should look into handing it off to someone in want?
I have both of these and I plan on keeping them both.
My not-an-insta-pot-branded multicooker is tall and narrow and works great for soups and stews. My slow-cooker is shorter an oblong in shape and works much better for beef roasts and other things that i don't want necessarily drowning in liquid.
I've been watching a lot of Bon Appetit on YouTube recently, and when I was debating what to make for dinner tonight I saw this and was like, "Hey, something I can actually cook!"
Definitely don't have the patience to wait 30 minutes on a grilled cheese though.
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webguy20I spend too much time on the InternetRegistered Userregular
edited May 2020
After making a multitude of different kinds of burgers over the years, I think my favorite style for a homemade burger is the classic smash burger with cheese. You just get so much tasty crust on each patty, they cook quick, are super juicy and you can stack depending on how much meat you want. I love all burgers, but when I'm making them at home it's the the smash, maybe with bacon. I'll go out to eat for fancy different kinds of burgers.
Well I'm being that guy and started a sourdough starter last week. Rather than discard the starter when I fed it yesterday (ahead of making a sourdough loaf - see the bread thread once I sort the photos out) I made us sourdough pancakes for lunch. Bloody yummy they were - and there's batter left over for breakfast which I'll be doing in a moment once I've gone for a run.
Hope I'm not too ... slow to the slow cooker discussion, but I really love my slow cooker and it's only one I've found with a meat probe so that you can set a cook temp for meat. Hamilton Beach, I think it's like 5 or 6 quarts I can't remember but it's legit.
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I have been making tempeh reubens with my homemade jewish rye for the last few days, and the sauerkraut I'm using has seaweed in it, so I've been doing the tempeh in a pan with garlic and ginger and mirin before I add it to the sandwich and toast it
It is very good
However I used the last of my tempeh yesterday so today I just broiled the shit out of some broccoli and made a "reuben" with straight broccoli
Hey gang
Broccoli rules
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I forget if I asked about this before, but are any of you fine chefs fans and users of carbon steel pans? I'm considering buying a skillet because it offers the choice of seasoning on a stovetop, which is my only seasoning option since I don't have an oven big enough to season something large as cast iron. Just looking for recommendations, especially if anyone else has tried the stovetop seasoning method before.
Ok time for an upgrade in our cooking supplies. Our pots and pans are only like 4/5 years old, but they are beat to shit (mostly because my wife insisted on using every pan we own to fry with until we finally got the enameled dutch oven), our Air Fryer is old enough that it doesn't get go to temps as high as some of these recipes ask for, and the slow cooker is starting to wear out.
We have a tiny Instant Pot (which we love) but were thinking of giving it to my wife's parents and getting a bigger one, and it could do double duty as both the slow cooker and instant pot. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with one of these Ninja 9 in 1 things that can also be an air fryer I guess?
Also our stove is awful. Just the gas is so uneven and so high that even the lowest setting burns and boils. Since we rent and don't own, I was thinking of getting an induction cooker, but I have 0 experience with them.
JedocIn the scupperswith the staggers and jagsRegistered Userregular
I might be able to help with the last one! Most gas stoves have little flathead screws behind the burner knobs that you can adjust to lower the lowest burner setting. Most stoves come with them turned up way too high because if they're too low the flame can go out and start pumping gas into your house. And typically "your stupid stove burned my risotto" gets fewer negative reviews than "your stupid stove killed me and my whole family."
Here's a step-by-step method for properly adjusting them. I discovered this feature on my own stove a few months ago and it's improved my cooking life no end.
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Blake TDo you have enemies then?Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.Registered Userregular
I would say the first step is get an enamel pot. That way things will get ruined less.
Ok time for an upgrade in our cooking supplies. Our pots and pans are only like 4/5 years old, but they are beat to shit (mostly because my wife insisted on using every pan we own to fry with until we finally got the enameled dutch oven), our Air Fryer is old enough that it doesn't get go to temps as high as some of these recipes ask for, and the slow cooker is starting to wear out.
We have a tiny Instant Pot (which we love) but were thinking of giving it to my wife's parents and getting a bigger one, and it could do double duty as both the slow cooker and instant pot. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with one of these Ninja 9 in 1 things that can also be an air fryer I guess?
Also our stove is awful. Just the gas is so uneven and so high that even the lowest setting burns and boils. Since we rent and don't own, I was thinking of getting an induction cooker, but I have 0 experience with them.
Anyone have any suggestions?
For the instant pot, Instant Pot makes an 8 quart that can do it all, if you're happy with the brand. I've heard the Ninja ones aren't too bad either.
Now after watching the video, this all seems simple. There's one thing I noticed though, and it's not the first time: every time I see some video from North America, the brown sugar is of a finer consistency than the stuff here, and it almost seems a little...wet? Can anyone confirm or deny this? Because a) adding sugar to dates seems a little overkill, but more importantly b) there is nothing worse than grainy sugar texture in filling, to me. I could maybe pulse it in my food processor to get rid of the graininess...?
unrelated sidenote:
Just had some mayo on a sandwich (cheese and cucumber). I'm still not convinced it's that great. Maybe it's just bad mayo? What is it that people love about it? It has no real taste of its own to me!
We got an Instant Pot Duo Crisp a month-ish ago and I don't have anything bad to say about it. I looked at some reviews before we got it and the main difference between it and the Ninja seemed to be that the cooking pot in the Ninja is ceramic coated and the IP is stainless steel. The accessories for one fit the other, which is nice (Ninja makes a better tiered dehydrator basket, for instance).
Edit: this wasn't super detailed, if you have any specific questions let me know!
Now after watching the video, this all seems simple. There's one thing I noticed though, and it's not the first time: every time I see some video from North America, the brown sugar is of a finer consistency than the stuff here, and it almost seems a little...wet? Can anyone confirm or deny this? Because a) adding sugar to dates seems a little overkill, but more importantly b) there is nothing worse than grainy sugar texture in filling, to me. I could maybe pulse it in my food processor to get rid of the graininess...?
unrelated sidenote:
Just had some mayo on a sandwich (cheese and cucumber). I'm still not convinced it's that great. Maybe it's just bad mayo? What is it that people love about it? It has no real taste of its own to me!
Mayonnaise is great and I have no words to describe it.
But generally homemade mayo is much better than store bought.
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Ubikoh pete, that's later. maybe we'll be dead by thenRegistered Userregular
Now after watching the video, this all seems simple. There's one thing I noticed though, and it's not the first time: every time I see some video from North America, the brown sugar is of a finer consistency than the stuff here, and it almost seems a little...wet? Can anyone confirm or deny this? Because a) adding sugar to dates seems a little overkill, but more importantly b) there is nothing worse than grainy sugar texture in filling, to me. I could maybe pulse it in my food processor to get rid of the graininess...?
yeah brown sugar is like damp, i think because of the molasses content, and feels more like wet sand than granulated white sugar
it shouldn't come out grainy, i don't think, it should dissolve in the baking process
after some googling, i think there is a difference between "brown sugar" and other sugars that appear brown in color like demerara sugar
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3cl1ps3I will build a labyrinth to house the cheeseRegistered Userregular
edited May 2020
The American brown sugar you're seeing is sugar that has molasses in it (which is why it's fine and has a wetter appearance). It is not the same as sugars that are brown because they're taken earlier in the refining process, such as demerara.
I don't know if it's actually any more common in the US than anywhere else, but molasses is more common as an ingredient in the US than it is in other places so that wouldn't be that surprising if it were true.
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JedocIn the scupperswith the staggers and jagsRegistered Userregular
This might help: an American baker in Spain doing science to come up with the best substitute.
Perfect, thank you! Molasses...I might get some organic stuff, that is probably my only option. I effin' knew it. This'll be an interesting baking adventure!
e: oh man, there is a (organic brown) sugar of which the company claims it has a "high molasses content". *rubs hands enthusiastically*
e2: now that I think about, it makes a lot more sense that both caramel attempts failed miserably, the sugar differences being what they are. Feeling slightly better about me and my kitchen skills
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
I will state that molasses is good - julienne some carrots, then dip them in molasses and eat them.
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JedocIn the scupperswith the staggers and jagsRegistered Userregular
Man, it has been a grip since I had some molasses on corn bread. I might have to grab some for Bean Club this weekend.
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
I love that wirecutters air fryer review is to basically buy a regular convection oven.
What if you have filthy flatmates that ruin the oven and refuse to clean it though
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JedocIn the scupperswith the staggers and jagsRegistered Userregular
Yeah, that's my next option. I really like the Breville countertop convection oven we bought for the break room with last year's staff appreciation money. I just have a monkey-brain aversion to sticking a 500-degree electric oven directly under my cabinets, and my kitchen is all overhung with cabinets.
Okay, my first thought was "there's no way to air fry in an instant pot, you need a convection fan for that."
Then I clicked through to the whole picture and actually gasped as I realized what these mad bastards had done. I...might need to look into this.
Yeah I just bought the one that comes with both lids and fits 8 quarts. It's coming in gunfire and I'm pretty exited? Not sure what to cook in it, maybe wings?
I love that wirecutters air fryer review is to basically buy a regular convection oven.
What if you have filthy flatmates that ruin the oven and refuse to clean it though
Then you buy the special "filthy bastard flatmate accessory", which is a Super Soaker you fill with ice-cold water, and if they make a mess in the oven and don't clean it, you spray them in the face with ice cold water three times per night while they are asleep until they clean said oven.
Okay, my first thought was "there's no way to air fry in an instant pot, you need a convection fan for that."
Then I clicked through to the whole picture and actually gasped as I realized what these mad bastards had done. I...might need to look into this.
Yeah I just bought the one that comes with both lids and fits 8 quarts. It's coming in gunfire and I'm pretty exited? Not sure what to cook in it, maybe wings?
Anything frozen that you pull out and think "man this'd be better if I did it in the oven but who has the time, so microwave it is" comes out perfectly from the air fryer in almost no time at all! It's revolutionized my kids' chicken nugget game.
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anyway I sliced the leaves into 1-inch wide strips and sauteed them briefly in garlic, anchovy, lemon and olive oil* and now I'm a complete raddichio convert bring it all to me now
*aka the make-anything-taste-good sauce
I have both of these and I plan on keeping them both.
My not-an-insta-pot-branded multicooker is tall and narrow and works great for soups and stews. My slow-cooker is shorter an oblong in shape and works much better for beef roasts and other things that i don't want necessarily drowning in liquid.
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Very complex preparation (you're basically making three separate dishes, hopefully simultaneously), but the result was worth it
https://youtube.com/watch?v=TpY7B00Pqf8
Definitely don't have the patience to wait 30 minutes on a grilled cheese though.
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Please ignore the tea spatters up the toaster :?
It is very good
However I used the last of my tempeh yesterday so today I just broiled the shit out of some broccoli and made a "reuben" with straight broccoli
Hey gang
Broccoli rules
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
The photo didn't come out well, but I topped this with whipped cream and raspberries
We have a tiny Instant Pot (which we love) but were thinking of giving it to my wife's parents and getting a bigger one, and it could do double duty as both the slow cooker and instant pot. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with one of these Ninja 9 in 1 things that can also be an air fryer I guess?
Also our stove is awful. Just the gas is so uneven and so high that even the lowest setting burns and boils. Since we rent and don't own, I was thinking of getting an induction cooker, but I have 0 experience with them.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Here's a step-by-step method for properly adjusting them. I discovered this feature on my own stove a few months ago and it's improved my cooking life no end.
Satans..... hints.....
For the instant pot, Instant Pot makes an 8 quart that can do it all, if you're happy with the brand. I've heard the Ninja ones aren't too bad either.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp
A countertop induction burner will work just great as long as you have cast iron or stainless pots and pans. I don't know what brands are good though.
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We got one this past Christmas and it's been our go to. I'm actually looking into getting a could smaller ones because it's so wonderful
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cinnamon-date-sticky-buns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCv-RCdAKVE
Now after watching the video, this all seems simple. There's one thing I noticed though, and it's not the first time: every time I see some video from North America, the brown sugar is of a finer consistency than the stuff here, and it almost seems a little...wet? Can anyone confirm or deny this? Because a) adding sugar to dates seems a little overkill, but more importantly b) there is nothing worse than grainy sugar texture in filling, to me. I could maybe pulse it in my food processor to get rid of the graininess...?
unrelated sidenote:
Just had some mayo on a sandwich (cheese and cucumber). I'm still not convinced it's that great. Maybe it's just bad mayo? What is it that people love about it? It has no real taste of its own to me!
Edit: this wasn't super detailed, if you have any specific questions let me know!
Mayonnaise is great and I have no words to describe it.
But generally homemade mayo is much better than store bought.
yeah brown sugar is like damp, i think because of the molasses content, and feels more like wet sand than granulated white sugar
it shouldn't come out grainy, i don't think, it should dissolve in the baking process
after some googling, i think there is a difference between "brown sugar" and other sugars that appear brown in color like demerara sugar
I don't know if it's actually any more common in the US than anywhere else, but molasses is more common as an ingredient in the US than it is in other places so that wouldn't be that surprising if it were true.
https://tastycakesmadrid.com/the-best-brown-sugar-substitute-in-baking/
Perfect, thank you! Molasses...I might get some organic stuff, that is probably my only option. I effin' knew it. This'll be an interesting baking adventure!
e: oh man, there is a (organic brown) sugar of which the company claims it has a "high molasses content". *rubs hands enthusiastically*
e2: now that I think about, it makes a lot more sense that both caramel attempts failed miserably, the sugar differences being what they are. Feeling slightly better about me and my kitchen skills
whaaaaaaat
Then I clicked through to the whole picture and actually gasped as I realized what these mad bastards had done. I...might need to look into this.
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What if you have filthy flatmates that ruin the oven and refuse to clean it though
Well then your filthy flatmates are going to ruin the instant pot version too, I would imagine.
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Yeah I just bought the one that comes with both lids and fits 8 quarts. It's coming in gunfire and I'm pretty exited? Not sure what to cook in it, maybe wings?
Puff pastry is magical
I made mac and cheese on the grill.
I also made burgers.
I then lay on the couch for like 40 minutes.
Then you buy the special "filthy bastard flatmate accessory", which is a Super Soaker you fill with ice-cold water, and if they make a mess in the oven and don't clean it, you spray them in the face with ice cold water three times per night while they are asleep until they clean said oven.
Anything frozen that you pull out and think "man this'd be better if I did it in the oven but who has the time, so microwave it is" comes out perfectly from the air fryer in almost no time at all! It's revolutionized my kids' chicken nugget game.