How do I make potatoes from scratch?

Chef's answer
Directions
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
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    How much applesauce do I use instead of eggs?

    Applesauce. Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purees tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe..

    How long can a crab be dead before cooking?

    It's best to cook them within 10 or 15 minutes of dying in order to preserve the meat for as long as possible. If they're kept cool, crabs can be cooked 24-48 hours after they die but the flavor and texture are going to suffer..

    How long does it take to cook a pork shoulder at 225?

    With your smoker running steady at 225 degrees F, you can typically plan about 2 hours of cook time per pound of pork. For example, an 8-pound pork shoulder will take about 16 hours from start to finish.

    Can you eat amaranth everyday?

    There are plenty of ways to enjoy amaranth as a part of your daily diet: Boil whole amaranth grain in a 3/1 ratio of water to amaranth to make porridge. Pop dried amaranth like popcorn and eat it as a snack. Put popped amaranth on salads or in soups.

    Is a sweet potato bad if it has white spots?

    The white substance that sometimes seeps out of sliced sweet potatoes is a completely normal sap, a mixture of sugar and starch. It is not harmful in any way and is completely safe to eat.

    What brand of olive oil do chefs use?

    For a more widely available oil, Nosrat recommends the organic extra virgin olive oil on Costco's shelves.

    Why do some foods explode in microwave?

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    Are potatoes bad for you?

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