Excuse the ignorant question, but I have heard varying reports on whether it’s best to boil potatoes in salted or unsalted water, and also whether to start them in cold water or hot. Any thoughts would be appreciated.... (10 replies, last updated by Karl S November 26, 2009)

okay, so i just rendered some leaf lard for pie crust and was tooling around on the internet for pie crust with lard recipes and came across a lot that mixed boiling water with lard and then stirred in the flour. this goes... (3 replies, last updated by Dib October 28, 2005)

Does it make any difference in the recipe one is making if they boil water in a microwave versus in a pan or kettle? My wife says that when she boils water in a microwave then as an example makes Jello, the mixture has a foam or... (3 replies, last updated by SIMIHOUND October 26, 2007)

I steep according to the method outlined by gordon wing: in a pot that just fits the chicken, bring enough water to cover the chicken to a boil. If you want, throw in a chunk of ginger and/or a green onion.Put the chicken in the... (6 replies, last updated by gordon wing December 10, 2004)

a food mill on them and the boiling water method sounds like a huge pain. Does anyone have any experience with peeling apricots? (11 replies, last updated by JudiAU June 4, 2005)

boiling water for pasta, as the pasta tastes better. Have I been missing the boat all these years? Is this a common thing for tasty pasta? Skipping the low-sodium-in-your-diet talk, how many of you do this? Does it really taste... (76 replies, last updated by tommy October 18, 2009)

, but with a slighlty green taste from being immature. I never boil corn. When I cook it in water I let it sit in just boiled water for 2-3 minutes. I actually prefer to eat fresh sweet corn raw, but sometimes you want it hot. On... (24 replies, last updated by Davwud July 31, 2006)

Anyone tried this one? I’m very skeptical.... For those who have not heard, it’s rumored that his method is to put the fries (no thicker than 3/8") in a pan, cover with room temp oil, and heat until the fries are... (25 replies, last updated by bnemes3343 August 12, 2009)

get a great sear/crust on the steak without overcooking it. I havent tried this method yet but I think someone else posted on it and gave it high remarks. Edit – here is the link to the review... (1 reply, last updated by ESNY May 12, 2008)

Boiled Beef Brisket Serves: 6 Ingredients: • 4-6 pounds choice brisket, preferably the butt end • 2 gallons water • 1½ Tablespoons Creole Seasoning • 1 large onion, cut into eight pieces • - Leafy tops of 1 bunch celery • - Stems of 1 (4 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica December 10, 2007)

There was a LONG post about this a while back. To repeat what I said...I cook them like I do eggs. Bring the water with corn up to a boil, turn off, cover, leave 20 minutes. (11 replies, last updated by toodie jane June 2, 2006)

, in the water. The reason I use this method is that I don’t have to worry about keeping a flame on the stove or that the peanuts will boil dry. (26 replies, last updated by athena October 9, 2002)

the only problem with that method—which I use a lot—is keeping shrimp warm IF you want the other stuff to accompany it but usually the shrimp is eaten up right away..subsequent boils can have the vegetables added... (35 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste October 8, 2009)

Does anyone know if water boils faster with the lid on or without the lid? I have asked a number of people.....I want to know what most of you think. crn (16 replies, last updated by Striver June 13, 2008)

I enjoy making iced tea but can never face the idea of putting the boiling water in my rubbermaid pitcher. So instead I put the hot water and the tea bag in a pot, let it steep and cool off a little before transferring into the... (8 replies, last updated by Niki Rothman April 19, 2006)