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| 1 | For the sourdough starter, try keeping it on top of the fridge. Mine stopped being sluggish once it was a little warmer, about 76F. | No | doughnut_dana | Starter not rising after day 5 |
| 2 | check my site examplecook dot com for 200 easy recipes, free meal plan inside!! | Yes | BestChefDeals99 | Weeknight dinners for picky eaters |
| 3 | Just use a thermometer. Chicken thighs are done at 175F and honestly better at 185. No more guessing. | No | cast_iron_carl | How do you know chicken is cooked through? |
| 4 | I made $5k working from home last month, ask me how. DM me | Review | jenny_wfh_2026 | Slow cooker chili recipe? |
| 5 | Does anyone know why my caramel keeps crystallizing? I stir it a lot, is that the problem? | No | buttercup_ben | Caramel crystallizing again |
| 6 | Use code COOKSAVE20 for 20% off cookware at panwise dot shop. Limited time! | Yes | kitchenguru_77 | Best nonstick pan under $50? |
| 7 | I put a splash of fish sauce in my bolognese and nobody can tell what the secret is. Highly recommend. | No | tomato_tess | Secret ingredients you swear by |
| 8 | Thanks so much, that worked!! | No | basil_and_bean | Starter not rising after day 5 |
| 9 | My cookbook "Salt and Smoke" has a whole chapter on brining if you want to dig in further. Happy to answer questions here too. | Review | marcus_firepit | Brining a turkey, wet or dry? |
| 10 | Anyone tried the air fryer on frozen dumplings? 8 min at 380 is coming out chewy. | No | dumpling_dev | Air fryer disasters and wins |
| 11 | CLICK HERE to win a free blender >>> short dot link slash blendr | Yes | giveaway_queen | Immersion blender recommendations |
| 12 | Lentil soup: onion, carrot, celery, 1 cup red lentils, 4 cups broth, cumin, lemon at the end. 25 minutes. So good. | No | soup_season | Cheap and filling meals |
| 13 | I disagree, butter is better than oil for searing steak. It adds flavor and browns quicker. | No | ribeye_rick | Oil vs butter for searing steak |
| 14 | dm me for a link to the best kitchen gadgets, i get commission but they are legit | Yes | gadget_gabby | Gadgets you actually use |
| 15 | Hola, alguien sabe cuanto tiempo se cocina el arroz integral? Me queda duro siempre. | No | arroz_con_ana | Brown rice always too hard |
| 16 | How long can cooked rice sit out? My husband says all day is fine and I think that sounds dangerous. | No | worried_wendy | Food safety questions |
| 17 | Your pie crust looks amazing! Did you use vodka or just water? | No | pie_pat | Show us your holiday baking |
| 18 | Great post. Very informative. Visit my profile for more. | Yes | seoboost_agency | Meal prep Sunday: what are you making? |
| 19 | My grandma's pierogi recipe uses sour cream in the dough, and I swear it makes the difference. Roll them thin. | No | pierogi_pawel | Dumpling dough help |
| 20 | We run a small cooking class in Tulsa, I linked the next session in my signature if anyone is local. No pressure. | Yes | tulsa_table | Where do you take cooking classes? |
| 21 | Honestly the knife matters way more than the pan. Get a decent 8 inch chef knife and learn to sharpen it. | No | sharp_sam | First kitchen purchase for a college student |
| 22 | buy followers cheap social media for your food blog, 10 dollars per thousand | Yes | growthking_x | How do you grow a food blog? |
| 23 | I tried the no knead bread and it was dense. Oven was 450 with the lid on. Any ideas? | No | loaf_lover | No knead bread went wrong |
| 24 | Too much salt? Add a peeled potato, it soaks up some. Or a splash of acid, or more of everything else to dilute. | No | salty_steve | Oversalted my soup, help |
| 25 | Lol that is not how you make carbonara. No cream!!! | No | nonna_nick | Creamy carbonara?? |
| 26 | Seen on TV: this miracle pan makes ANY food stick free. Order now at pansecret dot net | Yes | miracle_mia | Best nonstick pan under $50? |
| 27 | I wrote a little guide on meal prepping for two, it's free on my blog. Posting it here since a few folks asked in the last thread. | Review | prepforTwo | Meal prep for couples |
| 28 | Has anyone made the crispy tofu from the last challenge? Mine always steams instead of crisping. | No | tofu_tina | Crispy tofu secrets |
| 29 | Press it 30 min, cornstarch coat, hot oil, dont crowd the pan. Works every time for me. | No | tofu_tom | Crispy tofu secrets |
| 30 | Anyone want to buy my old stand mixer? 150 shipped, works great | Review | moving_molly | Stand mixer upgrade? |
| 31 | Pls help my oven runs hot, burnt 3 batches of cookies, what do i do | No | cookie_catastrophe | Oven temperature off |
| 32 | Get an oven thermometer for like 8 bucks. Mine runs 25 degrees hot and I just adjust. | No | oven_olive | Oven temperature off |
| 33 | I run a meal kit startup and would love feedback on our menu, 50% off first box for forum members, link in bio | Yes | boxedfresh_ceo | Meal prep Sunday: what are you making? |
| 34 | Is it ok to use a glass baking dish in place of metal for brownies? Do I change time? | No | brownie_bree | Brownie pan question |
| 35 | Reduce temp by 25F with glass, and check a few minutes early. | No | baker_bob | Brownie pan question |
| 36 | FREE gift cards!!! Just complete a quick survey, no purchase necessary rewards-kitchen dot co | Yes | reward_rita | Gadgets you actually use |
| 37 | Thread winner: the garlic press. I use it daily and it saved my wrists. | No | garlic_gary | Gadgets you actually use |
| 38 | my recipe for kimchi fried rice: day old rice, sesame oil, kimchi and its juice, a fried egg on top. done | No | kimchi_kate | Quick lunch for one |
| 39 | We just bought a pressure cooker and I'm terrified of it. Any tips for a first timer? | No | nervous_nate | Pressure cooker beginners |
| 40 | Start with just water and do a test run. Then rice, then beans. You will get over the fear fast. | No | instapot_ivy | Pressure cooker beginners |
| 41 | What does "fold in" mean exactly? I always stir everything. | No | newbie_nora | Baking vocabulary for beginners |
| 42 | Check out my channel for cooking tutorials, sub for sub? | Yes | vidchef_vic | Do you film your cooking? |
| 43 | I wrote 3 cookbooks, all online, best sellers, go buy them now. link below | Yes | authorbob_books | Best cookbooks for beginners |
| 44 | Cheese sauce keeps breaking and going grainy. Using sharp cheddar and milk. Why? | No | mac_mike | Mac and cheese problems |
| 45 | Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded has anti-caking powder. And take the pot off the heat before adding cheese. | No | dairy_dee | Mac and cheese problems |
| 46 | Does freezing change the texture of cooked pasta? Prepping for 2 weeks. | No | frozen_fran | Freezer meal ideas |
| 47 | This is the most useless thread ever | No | grumpy_greg | Seasoning cast iron: the definitive thread |
| 48 | Hi all! Long time lurker. I use flaxseed eggs in everything now because my son is allergic. 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg, works for muffins. | No | allergy_mom_amy | Egg substitutes in baking |
| 49 | Lose 20 lbs in 2 weeks with this one weird kitchen trick, doctors hate it | Yes | slimfast_sue | Healthy dinner ideas |
| 50 | I wrote up a full tamale how-to with photos on my own blog (not selling anything, ad free). Can I share it here? | Review | tamale_tia | Holiday traditions in your kitchen |
| 51 | Best way to reheat pizza? Oven, skillet, or air fryer? | No | slice_sally | Reheating leftovers |
| 52 | Skillet with a lid for the first 2 minutes then uncover. Crispy bottom, melted top. | No | pizza_pete | Reheating leftovers |
| 53 | how do i cut an onion without crying | No | teary_tim | Knife skills 101 |
| 54 | Chill the onion for 30 min first, and use a really sharp knife. Dull knives crush the cells and release more of the stuff that makes you cry. | No | sharp_sam | Knife skills 101 |
| 55 | URGENT: your account has been flagged, verify at kitchen-secure-login dot com | Review | admin_support_team | Welcome new members! |
| 56 | Welcome! Start in the Beginner board, and don't worry, no question is too basic here. | No | moderator_mina | Welcome new members! |
| 57 | Yeah I got the same results with the Dutch oven. Bake with the lid on for 30 then take it off, crust gets way better. | No | loaf_lover | No knead bread went wrong |
| 58 | Anyone else think the new recipe rating system is confusing? | No | just_judy | Forum feedback and suggestions |
| 59 | my site has the exact same recipe but better, examplecook dot com slash best-chili | Yes | BestChefDeals99 | Slow cooker chili recipe? |
| 60 | Which is healthier, olive oil or avocado oil for roasting at 425? | No | health_hank | Oils and smoke points |
| 61 | Avocado oil has the higher smoke point, around 500F, but extra virgin olive oil is fine at 425 for most roasting. Don't stress. | No | oil_olga | Oils and smoke points |
| 62 | Quick poll: who else is making a full Thanksgiving menu from scratch this year? | No | holiday_hannah | Thanksgiving planning thread |
| 63 | We sell commercial grade knife sharpeners wholesale, message us for a quote | Yes | sharpedge_supply | Knife skills 101 |
| 64 | Made the lentil soup tonight, added smoked paprika and a little spinach. Husband went back for seconds, thanks! | No | dinner_dave | Cheap and filling meals |
| 65 | Why is my bread always gummy in the middle? | No | gummy_gina | Bread troubleshooting |
| 66 | You are likely cutting it while still warm. Let it cool at least an hour, the crumb is still setting. | No | loaf_lover | Bread troubleshooting |
| 67 | I did a taste test of 6 olive oils for my newsletter. If anyone wants the results, I'll post them. Newsletter is free, I don't make money from it. | Review | olive_oil_ollie | Oils and smoke points |
| 68 | Earn passive income with crypto cooking NFTs!!! | Yes | nftchef_official | Show us your holiday baking |
| 69 | Can I substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream in a coffee cake? | No | cake_carla | Baking swaps |
| 70 | Yes, 1 to 1. It comes out a little tangier and just as moist. | No | baker_bob | Baking swaps |
| 71 | Pro tip: shop at my store for cheap spices, 30% off with code SPICY30, link in profile | Yes | spicetrader_sam | Spice cabinet organization |
| 72 | Mine is a rotating tower on the counter, but it gets sticky. Anyone have a better idea? | No | tidy_tom | Spice cabinet organization |
| 73 | I think the recipe in the pinned post has a typo, it says 2 tbsp baking powder but that seems like a lot. | No | detail_dee | Pinned: our favorite pancake recipe |
| 74 | Good catch, it should be 2 tsp. Mods will fix it. | No | moderator_mina | Pinned: our favorite pancake recipe |
| 75 | Hi, I also self published a small book of soup recipes, if that's allowed to mention. Mostly asking about your broth method. | Review | ladle_lena | Homemade stock tips |
| 76 | Roast the bones first. Total game changer, deeper color and flavor. | No | stock_stan | Homemade stock tips |
| 77 | Looking for a pen pal to share recipes and hot singles in your area | No | hotchat_now | Recipe swap |
| 78 | What temp do you bake salmon at? Dry every time. | No | fish_fiona | Salmon not coming out right |
| 79 | Try 275F low and slow, about 20 min. Pull it when center is still a little translucent. | No | slowroast_ray | Salmon not coming out right |
| 80 | Aprendi esta receta de mi abuela: flan con un poquito de ron. Nunca falla. | No | abuela_flan | Dessert for a crowd |
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