Fruits

Canned food is pre-cooked at safe to eat. You cook it not to make it safe to eat but for taste. Think about how many… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Canned Soup Cold?

Baking soda on its own has a high pH, of course, but the boiling water will boost the alkalinity further. “When you add baking soda… Read More »What Does Baking Soda Do In Boiling Water?

When using frozen stir fry veggies, do not let them thaw before your cook them. They should go into your skillet or wok straight from… Read More »Should Frozen Vegetables Be Thawed Before Stir Frying?

As with most foods, frozen vegetables can be thawed in the refrigerator. To avoid condensation dripping onto other foods, Jen Bruning, MS RDM LDN, a… Read More »Can I Thaw Frozen Vegetables In The Fridge?

Boiling will add more moisture to the product, increasing chances of an unpleasant “mushy” texture and the loss of water-soluble vitamins. So skip the boil… Read More »Is It Better To Boil Or Microwave Frozen Vegetables?

Answer. When you thaw frozen food, parts of the outer surface warm up enough to allow dangerous microorganisms to grow. Since it can take more… Read More »What Is The Importance Of Thawing Frozen Vegetables?

Steam-bag vegetables are safe and specifically designed for use in microwave. They do not contain BPA or phthalates. Are frozen vegetable bags microwave-safe? Unless specifically… Read More »Is It Safe To Microwave Frozen Vegetables In The Bag?

If you plan to use your mushy peas within a few days after you’ve opened the tin or after you’ve prepared them, you can store… Read More »Do Mushy Peas Go Off?

The Chicago Tribune agrees and adds that you can minimize color changes and color loss by immersing vegetables in enough boiling water to cover them… Read More »How Do You Boil Vegetables Without Losing Their Color?

Add a pinch of baking soda to the pot. This preserves a compound called chlorophyll, which gives vegetables like green beans, asparagus, Brussels sprouts and… Read More »How Do You Keep Vegetables Green When Cooking?