Why is an avocado not a drupe?

Chef's answer
Drupes have a fleshy mesocarp but a tough, leathery endocarp. An avocado is fleshy throughout, so it cannot be considered a drupe.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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What is the white stuff that comes out of bacon when you cook it?

Sometimes when you cook Bacon, some white gloop oozes from it. This is salt and water.

Is risotto good the next day?

Just store it in an airtight container and it will be good for up to five days. One caveat: If it contains meat, like this sausage and tomato risotto, it's better to keep it for up to just three days. ... Cooked rice can become hard when frozen, and the texture of the risotto could get a bit grainy.

What can I use instead of stock?

Fortunately, we're here to let you in on a game-changing secret: Water makes a more than acceptable replacement for chicken stock in most soups, stews, sauces, and braises. And in many cases, water actually produces a better-tasting result.

Is canned pumpkin the same as pumpkin pie filling?

Canned pumpkin puree contains 100% pumpkin without any additional spices or flavors. ... On the other hand, pumpkin pie filling features pureed pumpkin flavored with the spices traditionally found in pumpkin pie: cloves, cinnamon, allspice and/or nutmeg. Choose a can of this stuff when baking desserts.

What are the 5 types of salads?

Types of salads
  • Green salad.
  • Fruit salads.
  • Rice and pasta salads.
  • Bound salads.
  • Dinner salads.
  • Dessert salads.
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Do some people not taste truffles?

People react to truffles in vastly different ways. ... It's a fact -- people react to truffles in vastly different ways. Now scientists are closing in on why. Nearly 25% of the population do not smell androstenone, a chemical that contributes to truffle's signature musky aroma (and makes female pigs go into mating stance).

What can I do with leftover ricotta mixture for lasagna?

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs Frittatas are a great option for using up leftover ricotta, too. You can just plop a few scoops directly into the egg mixture before it goes into the oven to create little pockets of cheesiness.

Are there freshwater scallops?

Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves which are found in all of the world's oceans, although never in fresh water. They are one of very few groups of bivalves to be primarily "free-living", with many species capable of rapidly swimming short distances and even of migrating some distance across the ocean floor..

Should you wash your turkey?

According to a recent study by the food safety experts at the USDA, washing or rinsing raw turkey can put you at risk of foodborne illness. There's only one time you should wash a raw turkey. And that's after you've brined the bird. In fact, this advice holds true for most raw meats and poultry.

Why is essential oil expensive?

One of the reasons why some essential oils are expensive than others is due to the cost and complicated production processes. ... The rarity of the plant, the region where the source is grown or the difficult conditions of growing a certain plant makes that essential oil very expensive than another..

Is risotto rice good for you?

There's no doubt that risotto is creamy and indulgent, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's unhealthy. Risotto's luscious texture comes from the starch of Arborio rice. This short-grain rice is packed with more fiber than traditional pasta, and it doesn't need a heavy, dairy-based sauce.

How long does it take to cook a 1.5 kg roast?

Drizzle with olive oil and place the roast on top. Place the roast in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 F (190 C). Roast for about 13-15 minutes per pound for rare, 17-19 minutes for medium, and 22-25 for cooked through.

Are tuna steaks fishy tasting?

Tuna steak is a great alternative to beef steaks (especially when you binge on beef like I do). It's a light, tasty meat that melts in your mouth and it's fishy only in the sense that it tastes an awful lot like beef.
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