We have some thoughts. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Scenario:You get an invite for a Thanksgiving potluck with new friends. Is that really…okay? Simply Recipes / Getty Images The Simply Recipes editors weigh in below. Never Ever Ever Charge Your Potluck Guests You shouldnevercharge someone to come to a potluck. Nope, never, absolutely not. And those who can’t cook or don’t have the time? Or something pre-made from the grocery store....
There are two essential ingredients for a potluck: people and food. So what should you think when someone shows up empty-handed? Suzy brought herfamous apple pie, and Natasha made yourfavorite green bean casserolefor the occasion. Simply Recipes / Getty Images But when Andrew and his new girlfriend Karen arrive, you notice that they’re empty-handed. No dish, no bottle of wine, no flowers. Is that kind of…rude? The Simply Recipes editors weigh in below....
Toss or eat: what to do if your eggs have a crack on it. Now I wont buy eggs until Ive popped pop launch the carton in the store to check for cracks. Surprisingly, its quite common to find cracked eggs. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration By Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Are these barely broken eggs safe to eat? Check out my findings below. Cracked more eggs than youd like to eat in a couple of days?...
You notice a moldy berry in the bunch. Can you pick it out and eat the rest, or should you throw them all out? It’d be such a bummer! Sarah Crowder Fortunately, the answer is that one bad berry doesn’t necessarily spoil the whole bunch. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Is It Ok To Eat Moldy Berries? You discover a moldy strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry lurking in your pint of berrieswhat do you do?...
The expiration date on the egg carton has passed. Are the eggs okay to eat? Here’s what the experts say. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Our craving for eggs is never consistent. Here’s what I found out. Heres what they mean. Simply Recipes / Getty Images January 1 is 001 and December 31 is 365. This is the same as EXP or an expiration date....
The experts weigh in on whether you should toss green potatoes or eat them. Heres what the experts say. The Experts Weigh In: Are Green Potatoes Safe To Eat? Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock The chlorophyll that gives potatoes the green color is not harmful. These compounds are called glycoalkaloids and include a natural toxin called solanine. To be on the safe side, peel the potato and trim away the green portions....
Ground beefis a weeknight workhorse. But what if you grab the ground beef from the fridge or freezer and its gray? In a nutshell, the answer is… maybe. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray? Freshly cut meat is a purplish or burgundy color, but that changes quickly. After about five days in the fridge, the outside will turn gray. What about raw ground beef thats red on the outside and brownish in the center?...
I have an unopened bag of dog treats that is puffed up like a balloon about to burst. And Ive seen similar packages of swollen plastic wrap in the meat section at the grocery store. Here’s what I found out from the experts. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn And MAP does sometimes make the packaging bloat. We see this with the normal overwrap with Styrofoam trays used by grocers or in vacuum-packed products....
It looks weird and smells weird, but can you still cook it? The good news is that freezer burn doesnt have to derail your meal plans. Is It Safe to Eat Meat With Freezer Burn? Simply Recipes / Getty Images What Causes Freezer Burn? Freezer burn triggers when there isnt enough water in the meat. The frozen water particles in foods turn to gasskipping the liquid phaseand the meat becomes dehydrated....
Plus two tips to ensure your potatoes are cooked all the way. Ive heard that I shouldnt eat raw potatoesperhaps even that its not safe. So is it true that I should avoid eating them raw? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Sarah Crowder / Getty Images Heres what the experts say. Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas Is It Safe To Eat Raw Potatoes? Consuming raw potatoes can lead to digestive issues and discomfort....
Learn the facts from the experts. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Theres a lot thats to be worried about with eggs these days. In addition to skyrocketing prices, theres the concern about avian flu. Simply Recipes / Getty Images We talked to the experts to find out. Most transmission happens through direct contact with infected birds. The USDA and FDA both say that eggs and milk are safe to consume during an avian influenza outbreak....
Green sprouts in your garlicwhat’s a cook to do? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Its happened to me too: Im planning to serve butteryshrimp scampiandgarlic breadfor dinner. Then I notice that my garlic has sprouted little green shoots. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Should I toss it or is it safe to eat? Should I remove the sprouts andcook with the rest? Is It Safe to Eat Sprouted Garlic? Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...
You intended to cook those potatoes and now they are full of sprouts. Can you still eat them or should you compost? Simply Recipes / Illustration by Wanda Abraham Youre hankering for abaked potatoor whipping up asheet pan dinner. Simply Recipes / Illustration by Wanda Abraham But when you reach into the bag, the potatoes have sprouts and agreenish tinge. Are they still safe to eat? Whats in the Sprout Potatoes containtwo compoundssolanine and chaconinecalled glycoalkaloids....
