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Brain Food 2021: All your food and cooking questions, answered

Columnist Richard Cornish answers all your vexing questions. Submit a question via email or tweet to @foodcornish.

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Brain Food 2020: All your food and cooking questions, answered

Don't over-mix your muffin batter.

The secret to making light and fluffy muffins

  • Richard Cornish
Camembert was first made centuries after brie.

What's the difference between brie and camembert?

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Any time you freeze food, you will see a loss in the quality of the texture as the water freezes, expands, and ruptures the cell walls.

​Can you defrost meat and then refreeze it?

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There is a common bacterium called Clostridium botulinum that exists naturally in the environment, even on garlic.

Is it safe to infuse garlic in oil?

  • Richard Cornish
Cauliflower cheese meets carbonara in this creamy pasta.

How do you stop creamy sauces from curdling?

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Whey has gained popularity in recent years in commercial and home cooking.

Why you should never waste whey (and what to do with it)

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A few fruits are lovely on a cheese board but don't overdo it.

What's the best thing to serve with cheese?

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Barbecue prawns on the grill for a few minutes each side until they change colour.

What's the best way of preparing prawns?

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The white exterior on a good camembert comes from edible moulds.

Why does camembert smell like mushrooms?

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Make your own jalapeno poppers at home.

What can you do with jalapeno peppers?

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Chicken enchiladas are perfect for batch-cooking and popping in the fridge or freezer.

Should you cool leftover food to room temperature before placing it in the fridge?

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Turn leftover lamb into a spicy soup.

What can you cook with leftover roast lamb?

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Stuffed mushrooms with blue cheese.

What is the best way to cook mushrooms?

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Wrap parmesan cheese in greaseproof paper to help prevent mould.

The best way to store blocks of cheddar and parmesan cheese

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The Australian chicken industry no longer uses artificial hormones.

How do I know if a chicken is free of added hormones?

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