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  • Baking Basics

Egg Whites 101: Soft Peaks Vs Stiff Peaks Without Guessing

mastering egg peak stages
To distinguish soft from stiff peaks in egg whites, look at how…
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 23, 2026
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  • Food Science

Food Processor vs Blender: Which One Creates Better Emulsions?

food processor blender emulsion comparison
Just wondering whether a food processor or blender produces better emulsions? Discover which appliance delivers smoother, more stable results for your recipes.
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 18, 2026
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  • Ingredients Glossary

Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus): The Thickener That Turns Bitter If Burnt

burnt poppy seeds turn bitter
Omitting careful handling of poppy seeds (khus khus) can quickly turn their delicate nutty flavor bitter, risking a ruined dish—discover how to prevent this.
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 13, 2026
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  • Food Safety & Storage

How to Blend Spices Without Turning Them Into Dust Clouds

gentle low speed spice blending
Learning how to blend spices without dust clouds ensures a cleaner kitchen, but mastering the technique requires some expert tips you won’t want to miss.
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 10, 2026
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  • Food Science

This Is What ‘Tadka’ Actually Does to Flavor

enhances and deepens flavor
Savor how tadka transforms flavors by releasing essential oils and enhancing aroma, but the full secret behind its magic awaits your discovery.
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 3, 2026
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  • Fermentation & Preservation

Dosa Batter Texture: What “Ribbon Consistency” Really Means

Ongoing dosa batter mastery begins with understanding “Ribbon Consistency,” a key to…
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 30, 2026
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15 Best Countertop Convection Ovens for Pizza High Heat in 2026

The 15 best countertop convection ovens for high-heat pizza in 2026 offer powerful…
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 30, 2026
different black cumin and cumin
  • Spices & Masalas

Black Cumin (Kala Jeera) vs Cumin: Don’t Mix Them Up

Not sure how to distinguish Black Cumin from regular Cumin? Discover the key…
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 30, 2026
stone grinding creates better batter
  • Food Science

Wet Grinder Basics: Why Stones Create Better Batter

Owing to their gentle, slow grinding process, stones produce superior batter that…
  • The Culinary Gene Team
  • January 30, 2026
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