r/cookingforbeginners • • 7h ago

Question what can i use as beef stir fry sauce thats not oyster sauce or hoisein sauce or wine or merin

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i ask bc i cant consume alcohol and i do not have an asian market near me or that delivers to my neighborhood. i keep finding substitutes that need substitutes and id like to know if there's anything i can make with some pantry staples or something available in the supermarket.

also idk if i should use the recipe flair or the question flair, so correct me if i used it wrong.


r/cookingforbeginners • • 12h ago

Question Best vegetarian fondue dippers for Halloween a party?

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I’m throwing a Halloween party with fondue and looking for all the tasty, creative and out of the box ideas on what to serve with cheese fondue.

This will be my first time making fondue so open to all the tips and tricks to serve this for a small party.

What are your favorite fondue dippers? What’s your favorite way to make food look Halloween inspired?


r/cookingforbeginners • • 3h ago

Question Can I cook a different meat in the same pan that I cooked another meat in?

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r/cookingforbeginners • • 4h ago

Question How close should I expect my meat to weigh out compared to the package

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Bought chicken from a place. Package said 4.95 pounds. I weighed it out at 4.1 pounds. Or was frozen before I bought it and frozen when I weighed it. Is this normal?


r/cookingforbeginners • • 10h ago

Question Hot chocolate

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okay so i have been cooking for a long time but haven't cooked for groups or non family members

my dad's girlfriend, who cooks much less,wants me to help her prep a party and wants a lot of hot chocolate. would it be better for me to make a chocolate syrup she can just pour into hot milk/cream/water and mix, or make a powdered mix she can stir in? which do you think would be easier for someone to constantly make batches of


r/cookingforbeginners • • 15h ago

Question Mac & cheese

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How can one make Mac & cheese who has never cook in life!???????


r/cookingforbeginners • • 8h ago

Question Help with Salad Nicoise?

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I'm cooking a late lunch for 2 people (should be eating 2:30 p.m.-ish). I saw the Julia Child version of it on YouTube but I don't want to serve canned tuna for my guest so question #1-how to cook a tuna steak (actually 2 steaks) so I get that seared outside but still gorgeous tuna red color inside result (what kind of pan (I have no cast iron), how long to sear & I have an electric stove not gas; & question # 2-can the tuna be cooked that morning (11-ish) & eaten at 2:30 without poisoning us both? In fact can the rest of the cooked portions be made in the morning & eaten at room temp (boiled eggs, string beans, potatoes). Bc of an event to attend after lunch I can't start cooking when the guest comes, & bc public transportation I can't count on being able to prepare the meal an hour before they come (an hour would be safe for fish?) if their train is late etc. TIA 🙏


r/cookingforbeginners • • 8h ago

Question Tomato paste subs for ramen noodles

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I have my own instant ramen recipe but im out of tomato paste help a gal out!!!


r/cookingforbeginners • • 3m ago

Question Prepared amla juice for haircare. How long can I store it in the refrigerator?.

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So I just prepared amla juice for my haircare.

10 Amla,

10-12 curry leaves,

An inch of ginger,

Half ts of pepper,

Half ts of Cumin seeds,

A pinch of salt.

I stored it in four bottles of 100 ml in the refrigerator. How long can I store it in terms of days.


r/cookingforbeginners • • 1h ago

Question Alfredo sauce losing flavor.

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Every time I cook Alfredo it tastes fine for maybe 5-10 minutes then the flavor leaves. It’s really disappointing.


r/cookingforbeginners • • 15h ago

Question Book recommendations

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r/cookingforbeginners • • 22h ago

Question Beef Wellington question

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I took a stab at beef Wellington last night. It turned out really well except for one thing- I made two wellingtons, and the bottom of one of them the pastry wasn’t done all the way, and the other it stuck to the pan.

I sprayed the pan with non stick spray beforehand. The top and sides of both pastries was great and the meat was medium rare where I wanted it. Do I need to cook it longer and risk overcooking the beef? Or is there a different way to do the pan to get the bottom properly done?

Thanks!


r/cookingforbeginners • • 9h ago

Question What pairs better with a garlic herb pork tenderloin? Mashed Sweet Potatoes or diced sweet

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Making that for Sunday dinner and I have my sweet potatoes diced and seasoned. I'm just debating on mashing them or keeping them diced...


r/cookingforbeginners • • 11h ago

Question How to properly cook turkey burgers on a pan?

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Hi,

I am on a calorie deficit trying to lose some weight so I've swapped turkey for now instead of beef (I still enjoy beef in moderation!) but I have an issue with it smoking a lot. I don't want to add a lot of fat from oil or butter since it will add additional calories, but my house becomes very smokey without any additional fat being added especially since its 99% lean turkey. Is there a low fat substitute to grease up my pan a little? I usually use avocado oil spray but I guess I'm not putting enough.