Can you keep mashed potatoes warm in a chafing dish?
Chef's answer
Use warm milk and room temperature butter to avoid cooling them down in the mashing process. If you're going to put them in a chafing dish, wait until the very last minutes.
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Well, hot water would thaw the meat, but it would also start to cook it and it could cause parts of the meat to get above 40 degrees. That's the temperature where microbes can start to grow. Cold water, right out of the tap works great. I just plug up the sink and set in the meat until it's covered with water.
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Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours. ... There are three safe ways to thaw food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave.
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The best way to reheat scallops is in the oven. The oven gets the scallops evenly heated within 10-15 minutes without drying them out. You can also reheat scallops on the stovetop, using a non-stick pan or skillet. It is not recommended to reheat scallops in the microwave.
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How do you keep bacon warm for a crowd or potluck?put the warm bacon in a slow cooker on low. keep it in a covered pan in your oven on the lowest setting. cook the bacon ahead of time and reheat in a skillet on low when it's time to serve. I've also been known to keep mine in the microwave as a holding spot. .
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Warm water lobsters typically come from places like Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America and tend to be softer and more difficult to firm up even when cooked properly. ... Cold water lobster tails will almost always be more expensive than warm water lobster tails, but for good reason, they taste better.
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Here's how.Heat your oven to 250 degrees F. Place your meatloaf in an oven-safe baking dish, and add 1 Tbsp of beef broth or water. Cover dish with foil. Heat for 25-30 minutes, or until meatloaf is hot all the way through. .
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Warm-water lobster tails are not as reliable in quality as the cold-water lobster tails, as the meat can be mushy and not firm. There is nothing worse than spending your time and money to prepare a wonderful dinner and have one of the dishes not be up to par!.
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