# \#food-cooking **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/food-cooking/18.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 5070\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-tonight-episode-2021-a-new-hope/931015 "2026-10-13T01:57:37Z")
Tonight, dinner at Casa Needscoffee will be: -Victory Inside-Out Eggrolls in a Bowl -Inauguration Asparagus sautéed with garlic -Winning White Wine toast -and a big serving of calmness for a change. Hope this doesn’… --- ## [Do they still make 5-pound canned ham?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-5-pound-canned-ham/1033570)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-5-pound-canned-ham/1033570 "2026-10-09T23:30:52Z")
Growing up, a ham dinner was made with a five-pound canned ham. (Dad would score the top, put a whole clove in each intersection, and then cover it with orange marmalade.) Do they make five-pound canned hams anymore? … --- ## [Boiled hot dogs?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-hot-dogs/1033279)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-hot-dogs/1033279 "2026-10-08T15:42:52Z")
Prompted by a stray comment in the executive chef thread… My mom boiled our hot dogs, my wife’s mom did the same. I adopted the practice until I realized I wasn’t bound by tradition and throwing them in a skillet is fas… --- ## [Smoky beans recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522 "2026-10-05T16:22:46Z")
I recently got a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. We’ve likely only got a few suitable weekends left before rainy/cold fall weather arrives. I’d like to make some smoky beans. I’ll likely smoke a whole chicken at the same t… --- ## [Talk to me of tomatillos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456 "2026-10-04T05:52:02Z")
Tomatillos are sufficiently unavailable in the UK that spellcheck flags the word as an error, but as it turns out, they actually grow fine, especially undercover. I know this, because I currently have a couple of large t… --- ## [Anyone been to Katz's Deli in NYC? Other NYC deli experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516 "2026-10-03T15:02:20Z")
Heading to Manhattan for a few days and I’m thinking I would like to hit an authentic New York deli for lunch. Katz’s is the oldest and, I guess, the most famous. If you have been to Katz’s, tell me about your experienc… --- ## [What foodstuffs have you gotten and consumed from your own garden, windowbox, back yard, fields, forests, or neighborhood wilderness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-foodstuffs-have-you-gotten-and-consumed-from-your-own-garden-windowbox-back-yard-fields-forests-or-neighborhood-wilderness/1018231)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-foodstuffs-have-you-gotten-and-consumed-from-your-own-garden-windowbox-back-yard-fields-forests-or-neighborhood-wilderness/1018231 "2026-10-02T19:07:01Z")
The Mrs and I were talking idly today about foodstuffs we’ve eaten/gathered/produced/found on our own property over the decades. We’ve had small vegetable/herb gardens off and on, though they’ve not been terribly succes… --- ## [I'm sick of recipes that are "smashed" or "charred"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067 "2026-09-30T11:35:17Z")
Why do they have to “smash” a burger? Why do they have to “char” everything from lettuce to broccoli? It’s recipe violence. --- ## [Who wants 30 min eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210 "2026-09-30T00:01:07Z")
I have a bad habit of putting on a pot of eggs to boil (for snacking during the week) and walking away to do something else real quick. 30 or so minutes later, there’s an inch of water remaining and I have what are basi… --- ## [Undercooked rice…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercooked-rice/1030305)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercooked-rice/1030305 "2026-09-29T23:31:47Z")
I cooked over a cup of long grain rice for a recipe (separate from the “sauce”). I took it off the heat at the “right” time and finished the rest of the recipe. Only when my hungry ass opened the pot did I discover that … --- ## [Damn that's a good bowl of Chili!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-thats-a-good-bowl-of-chili/1033453)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-thats-a-good-bowl-of-chili/1033453 "2026-09-29T18:57:25Z")
I made a batch of chili on Saturday from my tried and true recipe, with a few minor variations. 2 days later it has fully developed and might just be the best I’ve ever made. If you want to try some, here is exactly wh… --- ## [Beef tallow - tell me about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-tallow-tell-me-about-it/1029687)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-tallow-tell-me-about-it/1029687 "2026-09-29T07:29:38Z")
Something I reeeeeeally wanna order is currently doing a giveaway for a free jar of beef tallow. Anyone here used it for anything? If so, tips/advice? --- ## [Does burning food release the same amount of energy as digesting it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-burning-food-release-the-same-amount-of-energy-as-digesting-it/1033256)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-burning-food-release-the-same-amount-of-energy-as-digesting-it/1033256 "2026-09-28T20:53:24Z")
I know this is a weird question, and I’m not asking for any particular reason, but: Is the process by which the body digests food analogous in any way to combustion, in the sense that the amount of energy released is the… --- ## [Commercial bone broth: is any of it real, or is it all made of LIES?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-bone-broth-is-any-of-it-real-or-is-it-all-made-of-lies/1016866)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-bone-broth-is-any-of-it-real-or-is-it-all-made-of-lies/1016866 "2026-09-28T14:39:38Z")
I often make my own chicken bone broth from scratch, but I go through a lot of broth when I make stuff, so I freeze and save the ‘good stuff’ for meals where it will best be used, and supplement with commercial stocks an… --- ## [Any particular sauces, dressings, spices, etc you consider to be hidden gems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-sauces-dressings-spices-etc-you-consider-to-be-hidden-gems/1033300)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-particular-sauces-dressings-spices-etc-you-consider-to-be-hidden-gems/1033300 "2026-09-25T16:43:53Z")
I’m wondering what other people’s experiences are with sauces, dressings, spices, etc that improve their food. I recently found out Papa johns has a dipping sauce you can buy at the grocery store. I microwave it for 15 … --- ## [Pimento cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pimento-cheese/1033247)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pimento-cheese/1033247 "2026-09-22T01:00:13Z")
I love pimento cheese - More accurately, I love my pimento cheese. Any store bought always has too much mayo. Mrs Magill likes to spread it on sourdough pretzels. I’m happy with Ritz or Trisket crackers. I’d gotten m… --- ## [Dry-brining chicken at room temperature for 2-3 hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-brining-chicken-at-room-temperature-for-2-3-hours/1033213)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-brining-chicken-at-room-temperature-for-2-3-hours/1033213 "2026-09-21T00:45:44Z")
This recipe says: Step 1 – Two to three hours prior to cooking, rinse the chicken quarters under cold water and pat-dry thoroughly with paper towel. Season each piece with salt and pepper on both sides and roll in flou… --- ## [Need answer fast ..pizza dough inquiry {No Longer Urgent}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-pizza-dough-inquiry-no-longer-urgent/1033064)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-pizza-dough-inquiry-no-longer-urgent/1033064 "2026-09-18T23:41:51Z")
Mid-dau has a pizza dough left over from a couple days ago. She has, at this hour decided she had to use it. We’ve already had supper(beans and greens and cornbread, if you wanna know). She rolling it out now. She says… --- ## [The whys and where-fores of Snickerdoodles (about cookies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-whys-and-where-fores-of-snickerdoodles-about-cookies/1032974)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-whys-and-where-fores-of-snickerdoodles-about-cookies/1032974 "2026-09-16T03:20:51Z")
Does anyone have a guess or theory why Snickerdoodles cookies are only available from now til Christmas?Either home made or pre-prepared? Just wondering. --- ## [Is this annoying to wait staff or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-annoying-to-wait-staff-or-no/1032780)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-annoying-to-wait-staff-or-no/1032780 "2026-09-11T13:23:49Z")
My waitress asked me: “do you want your appetizer before the meal or with the meal?” (The question makes sense in this particular instance) I respond with “I don’t care whatever is easiest for you”. Is the indecision a… --- ## [Explain Girl Scout cookies to a European](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-girl-scout-cookies-to-a-european/1032063)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-girl-scout-cookies-to-a-european/1032063 "2026-09-11T00:21:07Z")
This is an occasional plot element in American films and TV shows, but it’s non-existent in Europe (at least where I live), so please pardon my ignorance and explain the whole thing to me. I know what Girl Scouts are, an… --- ## [Navy Recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825 "2026-09-06T05:38:21Z")
Prompted by a sidetrack discussion in the Abraham Lincoln thread, I thought I would post a couple genuine submarine recipes for SOS and its close cousin Foreskins. These are scaled down recipes from a book called Submar… --- ## [Anybody Remember "Stewart Sandwiches"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517 "2026-09-02T17:40:04Z")
When I was a young kid, my uncle owned a bar-he had a line of pre-made sandwiches that were supplied by a company named “Stewart”. These sandwiches were made to be heated up, in a special electric oven-I think it was lik… --- ## [Dubai chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810 "2026-09-01T15:52:18Z")
My neighborhood grocery store had Ghirardelli Dubai-Style candy at half price, a 4oz bag for $7.49, so I picked some up. I just ate one, and it tasted good, but not something I would pay the equivalent of $60 a pound fo… --- ## [Niche topic: has anyone tried the new oddball (but delicious-sounding) Oreos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niche-topic-has-anyone-tried-the-new-oddball-but-delicious-sounding-oreos/1032529)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/niche-topic-has-anyone-tried-the-new-oddball-but-delicious-sounding-oreos/1032529 "2026-08-28T03:54:29Z")
I saw these in an ad sidebar someplace and checked Google. Summary from Gemini: New Limited-Time Flavors Banana Pudding: Features sweet banana and vanilla pudding creme between two vanilla wafer cookies. Deep Fried: … --- ## [Are you aware of the golden fork and spoon used by the creator of Fettucine Alfredo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-the-golden-fork-and-spoon-used-by-the-creator-of-fettucine-alfredo/1032557)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-aware-of-the-golden-fork-and-spoon-used-by-the-creator-of-fettucine-alfredo/1032557 "2026-08-26T02:24:30Z")
Probably my favorite cutlery story. “Another decisive step in his (Alfredo Di Lelio) path to success and satisfaction was his meeting with Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, the two famous American silent film actors,… --- ## [All things Instant Pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-instant-pot/1032413)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-instant-pot/1032413 "2026-08-20T18:56:26Z")
There are a few old Instant Pot threads, but they all have been dormant for several years so I might as well start a new one. I just aquired a never used Instant Pot Lux 6 Quart and want to learn how to use it. First th… --- ## [What is this grey slab (USN dinner)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-grey-slab-usn-dinner/1029372)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-grey-slab-usn-dinner/1029372 "2026-08-20T15:36:42Z")
I’m sure we’ve all see the image of a dinner on USS Abraham Lincoln. What is that grey slab next to the… ground beef patty(?)? --- ## [Black trumpet chanterelles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-trumpet-chanterelles/1032321)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-trumpet-chanterelles/1032321 "2026-08-14T13:57:43Z")
Here in central PA, recent rains have had some good effects. The woods are full of mushrooms, including good quantities of chanterelles. I scored a whole mess of black trumpet chanterelles today - probably about a poun… --- ## [Dried Morel mushrooms - now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dried-morel-mushrooms-now-what/1032326)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dried-morel-mushrooms-now-what/1032326 "2026-08-14T11:57:36Z")
I was gifted a jar of little dried morel mushrooms with instructions on the label how to soak in water first. So after I hydrate them - what’s a good way to prepare them? I was thinking sauteed or with scrambled eggs? … [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/food-cooking/18.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=food-cooking)