You don’t need to remove it. Maybe you never even noticed it, but if you have, you cant unsee it. So, what is it exactly? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Contrary to popular belief, that white thing floating in raw eggs is not a baby chickens umbilical cord. Its not an embryo, either.Its a chalazapronouncedcuh-LAY-zuhand its totally normal and safe to eat. What Is a Chalaza? Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

Here’s what the stickers on your fruit mean. Plus, a surprising fact about whether they are compostable or not. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Weekday mornings are hectic for me. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I often dont have the time to cut them into slices for packing into a container. Is peeling off the sticker actually necessary? And what about all those stickers I probably ate? Jorge Villalba / Getty Images...

Here’s what the experts say about reusing them. Which means I have a freezer full of allium scraps for stock and leftover apple slices for pie. It also means I run througha whole lotof zip-top bags. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So I got to wondering about how I could, if at all, reuse these bags. I got in touch with the brand Ziploc to ask a few questions about reuse....

You pull the salmon from its packaging. Can it go straight to cooking, or should you wash it first? Simply Recipes / Getty Images My husband loves salmonso much that he even eats it for breakfast. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Some folks like to give their salmon a good rinse before cooking it. This could make people sick, says Rao. It points out that this can get rid of slime, but it doesnt get rid of bacteria....

You’re still using your beloved, scratched nonstick pan. Eggscook seamlesslywithout sticking to the pan,grilled cheesebrowns so nicely, andpancakesare a snap. But unfortunately, amazing nonstick pans dont stay perfect forever and sometimes get scratched. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Its not clear how safe this nonstick cookware isparticularly once it gets a scratch or chip. Is it safe to keep using nonstick pans once theyve been scratched? Heres what the experts say....

Know the difference, become an eggs-pert, and save money. Should I get brown eggs or white, medium, large, or extra-large? And theres the matter of grading: What is the difference between Grade AA and Grade A eggs? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Is it worth paying extra for Grade AA eggs? So you could make the best choice for your family and wallet, here’s what you oughta know. What Is Egg Grading?...

Great deals on meat can come with some risks. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn With constantly skyrocketing grocery store prices, I attempt to save where I can. One place for deals is the sales area in the meat department. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn The prices are great, but is the meat always safe to eat? Dont be put off automatically by the way the meat looks. But some meat is fine with a changed hue....

That white bloom can tell you something about the quality of the chocolate. Simply Recipes / Getty Images So youve stumbled upon a stash of candy you forgot you had. Most importantly, is it edible? Simply Recipes / Getty Images Repurpose your chocolate bymelting it down. Toasty mugs of homemadehot chocolateare perfect applications for your leftover candy. Or, dip nuts, dried fruit, biscottieven baconinto melted chocolate for a cute, homemade snack....

It creates a natural nonstick surface and even heats up faster in the oven. To me it looked like it belonged in the trash, but it was his pride and joy. Only years later would I understand why he loved it so much. Simply Recipes / Getty Images This protective layer makes it easier to do your cooking and cleaning. While harmless, that darkening can affect the appearance of your baking sheet....

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Veteran author Isa Chandra Moskowitzs latest cookbook serves up homemade takes on all the fake meat your heart desires. Simply Recipes / Isa Chandra Moskowitz You cant talk about vegan cookbooks without Isa Chandra Moskowitz coming up. Aside from fake meat, whimsy is the common thread. Simply Recipes / Isa Chandra Moskowitz The diversity of ingredients is a boon, too. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Thats why I wrote the cookbook....

Writer Caroline Choe talks about finding her heart in food and connecting with her dad’s Korean cooking. Simply Recipes / Julie Bang This is a story of how love taught me to be a better chef. For a long time, I was a Korean American girl who denounced Korean food. Simply Recipes / Julie Bang In fact, I came to realize later in my life that she really didnt like cooking at all!...

This retro Italian chicken is just as delicious today. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman My grandmother Linda is anything but a stereotypical old lady. Our quality time typically includes gossiping for hours and ordering take-out. Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman As it turns out, Linda is more of a cook than I thought! It is a little 50-page book that’s unlike any cookbook you see today. There are no pictures, no cook times, and vague instructions....