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Questions tagged [reheating]

Reheating is the process of bringing previously cooked and now cool or cold foods back to the desired temperature.

Use this tag for questions concerning the reheating process, methods and pitfalls or the effects of reheating on the food submitted to a reheating step.

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Can beef stew be reheated several times?

I purchased 2 pound of meat, and the same day cooked it into a stew. For dinner I had a small amount of it, and then put the pot into the refrigerator. The next day for lunch I would like to reheat the entire pot of stew to boiling temperature, let…
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Reheating Falafel without drying them out

I'm planning to make falafel for lunch break for my colleagues, but I have to prepare them the evening before eating them. The only kitchen appliances available to reheat them are a microwave and an electrical water kettle. Fresh water and all kinds…
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How to reheat a Croquette without it getting soggy

Yesterday, I had to prepare some croquettes and transport them. I thought there would be no problem to reheat them in a toaster oven. However, the croquettes turned out soggy. The flavor was alright, but the texture was off. I thought that would…
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Reheating a Pretzel

I bought a large soft pretzel at a pretzel shop yesterday. When you buy them, they are warm and soft. What's the best way to reheat it so that it's as though I just bought it?
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Is it acceptable to reheat frozen food?

If I make a frozen meal and then save the leftovers in the refrigerator, is it OK to reheat it the next day in the microwave? Since it's already been frozen (or freeze dried, whatever they do), it seems like it may not be the best thing to do. And I…
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Are silicone baking mats safe for heating enchiladas?

So, I had bought a ready meal (I have broken hand) enchilada, something I've never tried before. Instructions says 15 mins at 200c with plastic film lid, then take plastic film lid off and a further 15 mins at 200c. It came in a plastic tray. I…
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Keep macaroni cheese creamy after refrigerating

I occasionally make Macaroni and Cheese with a béchamel/roux (and tuna, but I still call Macaroni and Cheese). I make the sauce with butter, corn flour and milk and add the cheese later. I use a lot of milk and after I've just cooked and served the…
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How to reheat ham pot pie

I'm making Pennsylvania Dutch ham pot pie. A dough is rolled, cut and dropped into boiling ham broth with potatoes. I would like to make it the day before serving. Can I put the pan in frig and reheat it slowly?
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Reheating a cooked meat pie

What is the best way to reheat a meat pie without causing the pastry to burn and go hard? Wrapping in foil means it won't cook properly. Is it best to put inside a glass pie dish with a lid on?
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How long should I sear meat after thawing from frozen state?

I generally sous vide more food than I can eat at one time, so I put the extra food in a water bath and then freeze. I'm wondering how long and at what temperature I need to sear meats after thawing to make sure they are hot but not overcooked. I…
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Is it OK to reheat hash browns the next morning?

Hash browns are delicious and delectable, but I do not have time to cook them every morning. I was wondering if it was OK to cook hash browns tonight and them eat them cold or reheat them in the microwave for 10 seconds the next morning? Will I have…
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If I'm reheating things in tins and I don't have enough oven space, can I stack them on top of each other?

I'm reheating a bunch of leftovers, all stored in aluminum tins. I don't have enough oven rack space to lay it all out flat. Can I stack the tins? (Additionally, is it safe to leave on the paper/aluminum covers - the ones that are cardboard on one…
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Can I reheat a sauce in a squeeze bottle?

I have some sauces held in squeeze bottles: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), recycling code 4, dishwasher safe. I want to stand them in hot water. Is it safe all the way to boiling point or does LDPE start to deteriorate at a lower…
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What is the best way to reheat meat with fried rice?

How should i reheat my chicken with fried rice so the meat remains moist and the rice is not rubbery??
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Need faster reheating of frozen vacuum packed roast beef

I totally agree with the sous vide process of reheating frozen vacuum packed pre-cooked roast beef. But if I require much faster reheating for immediate serving, is it possible to put the frozen vacuum (bpa free) packed pre-cooked roast beef in a…
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