How do I cook it properly??? It is hard for me to get a good result ,---- I got a messy sticky food or overcooked ....
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Olman ... I've always cooked 'in bulk', and have had few if any problems with THIS formula when cooking on an electric range - 8" burner - 1 1/2 qrt pot): 17 ozs tap-water 7 ozs pre-washed Quinoa Bring water to boil, add, stir, cover Quinoa ... and SHUTOFF HEATING DEVICE ... repeat: turn off heat supply. Let Quinoa stand in covered pot for 12 - 15 minutes After 12 - 15 minutes, remove cover, use utensil to move quinoa aside & inspect any remaining water content. At this point, my batches are usually "dry" & fluffed ... if not ... re-level Quinoa and cover ... CHECK FREQUENTLY until desired consistency achieved. As with any 'cooking from scratch' endeavor --- experimentation is key. Also, as a side note: I also prepare & eat A LOT of beans, brown rice, and hulled barley. To this end, I purchased a 6.33 qrt "Instant Pot" ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073GIN08/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) several months ago. The InstantPot formula: 4 cups water 8 ozs Quinoa Add ingredients to Instant Pot, turn on pot, switch to manual, choose 10 minutes pressure-cook time, TURN OFF pot and let stand for 12-15 minutes to let pressure/steam dissipate, remove top and move Quinoa to uncovered storage container and do a 'quick-COOL' (ala frig or freezer) to stop cooking process. After many batches using this formula, I have yet to end up with anything but 'dry' and fluffed Quinoa. This has become my preferred method of preparation. Good luck ...enjoy your Quinoa ... and Happy Holiday Season ...
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i have not been able to figure that out with anything except for beef. I just turn my pan up to med-hi let it sit for about 5 mins to preheat, add about a half tablespoon of olive oil and it dosent stick.
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Hate to say it, but I'm having the same experience. I'm definitely following the instructions correctly (correct measure, filling to the right line, fluffing, etc.), but my brown rice (all we use) is coming out mushy every time. I've tried a few varieties with the same results.Anyone have any ideas?
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I tried fresh-made pizza but it didn't cook right. Then I tried freezing it, and it came out perfect!
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Isn't this the most wonderful dessert? "Cook covered on high for 3 minutes. Stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes." I have doubled the recipe and cooked it for 4 minutes, stirred and cooked for 4 minutes. It worked just fine. THANK YOU for asking this question. I have one more old box and had not read the new box. I will now cut the back off the old box and save it! Callie
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I am sorry but all I have cooked so far is chicken which turned out amazing - so juicy. It cooks faster than stated - good luck and let us know after you tried cooking the Gyro Cone.
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dont try cooking pizza...too much direct heat from the top and not enough to do the crust properly...
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I have had mine for almost a year and nothing sticks as long as I cook on low or medium heat. A couple times my daughter used high heat and things stuck but we soaked the pan for just a few minutes and the mess all rinsed right out. Hope lower heat works for you!
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Sorry to report that recipes are a dime a dozen out there and that I have hit on some really bad ones. Some recipes found in my kamado manual were not very good either. Your best bet is to web search for cooking times only and use your own favorite seasonings.
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You need to oil it well. Wait until is very hot before adding cookie mixture, wait until cookies are cooked before attempting to remove. I've used mine many times at beginning as you I had a little trouble, until I got the hang of it. Enjoy, cookies are delicious, your family and friends will love it
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I used the "heat pan and scrub like heck all over the cooking surface with paper towel and coarse salt" method. Act like you are attempting to grind the salt into the stainless steel. It worked very well on this pan.
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We haven't learned the trick of briskcet cooking either. We are happy with everything else. I think it has to be soaked in something first. We used hickory or oak, I do not remember which. It tasted great just extremely tough! Good luck!Oh , our water tray never goes dry. It only catches the grease droppings.
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I have the exact same problem!! If I could return it I would. Not sure if I should throw it away or try cooking them twice? How long have you had yours?
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Collette, wash it out and dry it well................fill it almost to the top and bake it in the oven at 325 for a hour or so. let it cool and throw the oil away. Wipe it dry and it should be good to go.
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I never got the rice to come out right it always tasted like it was not cooked. I just looked up on the internet how to cook in the microwave. Hope yours turned out better than mind.
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In reply to an earlier post on Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM PDT solitaire40 says:I think it's confusing too. <snip> Tried a meatloaf and it didn't cook all the way thru.Maybe my fault - I don't remember. The cook book could be better.Reply to solitaire40's post: The cook book, charts, times and temps are only a guide. You have to use a thermometer to test for doneness...that's the only way to go.
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Sounds like you're just using too much dough. If you use a smaller amount of dough, it should also cook through more easily, but you may need to try a lower temperature and a longer bake time.