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Yes, you can make fried rice with basmati rice. Long-grain basmati works well, especially when using day-old, cold rice.

Yes, peppers are botanically fruits because they grow from a flower and contain seeds, but in cooking they are treated as vegetables.

Calculate your RDA for protein by multiplying your weight in kilograms by 0.8. For a 150-pound person (68 kg), this equals about 54 grams per day.

No, dogs should not eat oat cookies made for humans. Plain oats are safe, but human cookies often contain toxic ingredients like xylitol, raisins.

Baking salmon at 375°F for 12–15 minutes is a reliable starting point, though exact time depends on fillet thickness and your preferred doneness.

Broil standard-sized crab cakes on low for 10 to 15 minutes without flipping, until golden brown and heated through.

Sear lamb shanks on all sides, then cook in a slow cooker on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours until the meat is tender.

One level teaspoon of table salt weighs about 6 grams and contains roughly 2,300 to 2,400 mg.

Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest for a glaze that sets shiny and firm in minutes.

A standard 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes yields about 1.5 cups undrained, or roughly 5–6 small to medium fresh tomatoes.