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Asked Nov 02, 2020 by Janet M.
I can't find Asiago Fresco. Would it ruin the dish if I were to use regular asiago? I'm guessing the flavor would still be there but it might not be as creamy. Thanks for any input.
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Janet - We mentioned asiago fresco in the video, but the recipe itself just calls for asiago. Either will work. Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Oct 20, 2020 by Eileen A.
I made this Austrian Beef Stew today. The taste was great! However, a lot of the "sauce" was stuck to the bottom of the Dutch oven. I had the oven on at 325 degrees, followed the recipe exactly. Don't know if this makes a difference or not, but, I live at an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level. We have no humidity here. Would you recommend more liquid or a lower oven temperature or what? After watching the TV video of Chris making this recipe I was really looking forward to a buttery/paprika sauce. Any recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Eileen - At altitude, water/liquid evaporates quicker than at sea level so this may be the reason why the sauce stuck to the bottom. I would recommend adding more broth after the meat cooks for 2 hours before you put it back in uncovered. Start with about 1/4 cup and keep an eye on it and add more as you see it getting too low. This will give you an idea of how much total extra liquid you need to add so you can add it all at the 2 hour mark next time. Hope that helps! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Oct 14, 2020 by Geary B.
The link for the Instant Pot recipe for chicken broth does not work and I have received my copy for the issue yet.
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Geary - I spoke with our digital team and they are going to work on getting that broken link to the broth fixed as soon as possible. Thanks for pointing it out to us! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Oct 05, 2020 by Andrew S.
This is a great recipe, but I noticed that it is not the same as the original version that was published, which I happened to save in Evernote. The original version was seasoned with tomato paste, sumac and cinnamon rather than cumin and allspice as in the current version. Both are great, so what happened to the original?
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Peggy - We actually have several versions of the same recipe with similar names. I believe the one you are looking for is this one, which has the sumac and cinnamon. It was inadvertently taken off the website, but should be back up now. Hope that helps! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Sep 06, 2020 by Kathie R.
Hello Posted this comment/question in the recipe comment section also. Followed this recipe to the letter and the cake came out a bit dry. I noticed another comment with the same issue. I used a glass loaf pan. Wondering if I somehow over baked it. My oven temperature is not significantly off. In contrast I just baked your Mexican Sweet Corn Cake which turned out great however I actually had to bake it a bit longer to get a clean toothpick. I had high hopes for this recipe and would like to give it another go.
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Kathie - I do think it's the glass loaf pan causing the cake to be overbaked. Glass is an insulator. It takes longer to heat up but, once it does, it holds the heat longer. And while that can result in more even baking, it can also mean that the edges and bottoms will brown too quickly, and sometimes before the inside has cooked through. Once out of the oven, your loaf will take longer to cool down, which can create a slightly drier cake. The standard advice for baking in glass is to lower the oven temperature by 25°F from what the recipe calls for and bake up to 10 minutes longer. I would also ensure that your loaf pan measure 9x5, which is what we use when testing our recipes. A slightly larger or smaller loaf pan can affect how quickly the cake bakes as well. I hope this is helpful! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Sep 02, 2020 by Kevin M.
This question is not only for this recipe but for others. My broiler has two settings, high and low. When the recipe instructs to heat the broiler, I assume most ovens just have one setting. Would you advise the high or low setting as best match for the recipe?
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Kevin - I checked in with our Director of Recipe Development, Diane Unger, and she recommends using the "high" setting on your broiler to match the broilers in our kitchen. Good luck! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Sep 01, 2020 by diana B.
Why can the dough rise and then fall? I have baked bread for many years, and falling is a no-no. Is it because of the high hydration? Doesn't the gluten over-stretch all the same?
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Diana - According to our science expert, the rise, collapse, and re-rise of the dough is beneficial because the process stretches and weakens the gluten so it is not so tough and helps to incorporate more air into the dough that also affects the strength of the gluten and texture of the bread. The lengthy rest produces additional gas and air pockets, much of which are retained within the dough resulting in the airy structure. The high ratio of water to flour also produces a significant amount of steam during baking that aids in expanding the air pockets, further adding to the airy open crumb structure. In addition, the fairly high amount of salt slows the rate of yeast fermentation and gas formation which works well with the long rest time producing a batter-like dough, while it also increases crust color and taste. Hope this helps! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Aug 28, 2020 by sheekha D.
I get that pizza dough requires dry toppings, but we still like sauce on the pizza. can we bake the crust without putting anything and then halfway we top it up with sauce and cheese?
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Sheekha - I spoke with Christopher Kimball - who created the recipe - and he said the following, "No, it won’t work. You really have to keep anything moist off the top to get a crispy top crust - moisture will ruin it even halfway through." Hope this helps! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Aug 28, 2020 by Karen J.
Can you provide instructions for the Jollof Rice with Shrimp for those without an instapot? Thank you!!
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Karen - That recipe was based off a stovetop version we developed for one of our other cookbooks. You can find the stovetop version of the recipe here. The stovetop version doesn't call for shrimp, but you can easily add it when you add the peas at the end. The residual heat in the covered pot should cook the shrimp through during the 5 minutes it sits. If you find they aren't quite ready, just heat the pan over low to finish cooking them. Good luck! Best, Lynn C.
Read MoreAsked Aug 22, 2020 by Craig B.
Greetings Milk Street, I would like a stovetop version of the chickpeas and Swiss chard recipe. I just saw an instapot version. I suppose the stovetop version would need to you soaked chickpeas, but what other changes would I need to make. Swiss Chard and garbanzo beans are two of my favorite ingredients, and I would hate to be unable to make that dish. Thanks
Answered by Lynn Clark
Hi Craig - Glad you found it! In case others are searching for it as well, here's the link. Best, Lynn C.
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