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Outcomes differ between kitchens

A recipe here is a dependable starting point and not a guaranteed result. Ingredient quality, the heat source, the cookware, local altitude and the cook's familiarity with a method all change the outcome, so stated times and quantities should be read as well-tested guidance.

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Responsibility for safe practice lies with the person cooking. Entries that involve raw meat, poultry, eggs, dairy or deep frying carry safe-temperature and storage notes, offered in good faith. Within those limits, the cook should confirm that ingredients are fresh, bring meat and poultry to a safe internal temperature and throw away anything that may have spoiled.

Unsafe handling of frying oil is not endorsed. Examples include reheating oil repeatedly beyond its smoke point, topping up old oil with fresh oil without limit and keeping used oil in unsuitable conditions.

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