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Who downvoted this? People shouldn’t judge others for what they want on pizza, right??? It’s not their pizza, it’s that person’s. Where would you guys on BP be if I put hedgehog food on my pizza?? Plus, this person here is just complimenting something, not insulting something. People who have their own beliefs and not INSULTING something shouldn’t deserve downvotes unless what they’re saying is REALLY ridiculous.

People don't use the whole thing??

Yes agree

Yes! Of course as a dessert is should be sweet, but not drowning in so much sugar that you can't actually taste any other flavors in the desert. They lack spices and other flavorings that add depth.

I am an American Chef. This is so very true.

Asian desserts are good and not very sweet at all. Satisfying actually. They use palm sugar.

Yes...but...key lime pie

It's not just home cooked desserts.

And it's not just desserts either.

A lot of "American home cooking" recipes start with 'take your box and mix according to the directions, then add...' That is NOT a recipe.

Yea, too sweet!

Clearly you lack a sweet tooth

Because a 100gr cupcake holds like a kilogram of sugar.

Desserts are SUPPOSED TO BE sweet!

I prefer a lot of the Italian pastries, not so sweet but delicious.... mmmm want cannoli now.

Agreed. I just had an American sweets and I can't finish it

I've found I prefer other countries' desserts and candies far better to the US. And if I bake, I cut the sugar drastically in US recipes and no one complains!

Hence dessert. I like it sweet. If not sweet not dessert.

American food in general is way too sweet. Can't even buy a loaf of bread without it tasting like dessert!

I prefer to eliminate much of the sugar and syrup in the recipes. If it doesn't alter the outcome, I prefer the taste of the food.

Sugar is addictive. Food companies take advantage of that. Americans are conditioned to want too much sugar. And food companies also sold us on "fat is bad" --well bad for their bottom line.

Yes!! 95% of what I cook is for me and my immediate family. I'm not going through the extra time grinding spices and herbs to make supper every night.

It looks better? (Guess)

*removes a new mixer from basket*

Nope, for me it is a sign of respect to first try the dish. After your first bite, you are allowed to do whatever pleases you to enjoy your food but please try first and respect my work. Plus, this way i can learn to make it Better next time

Bone apple tea :-)

You can check if eggs are still fresh by putting them in a glass of water. If they sink to the bottom, they're fresh. If they stand upright or bop up and down a bit, they're still okay. You could use still them to bake a cake or make scrambled eggs or anything that completely cooks the egg. But I wouldn't use them for recipes that call for uncooked parts of the egg like royal icing or mayonnaise. If the egg is swimming on the surface of the water, toss it in the bin.

You don't get to tell me how I cut my sandwich. You just don't.

The directions: Mix the ingredients until the right consistency, but I'm going to describe the consistency in a way that includes every known substance to man, such as 'until it covers the back of the spoon'. Then bake it with an equally vague idea (between 150 and 250 degrees, for 45-75 mins), but be careful! Too hot it won't rise, too cold it wont cook, too long and it'll turn to rock, no long enough it'll collapse when you open to door. Just make sure you get the temperature and timing perfect!!!!!

I *whisper it* actually like using cups for measuring. They're very convenient and I don't need to get any scales out. There you go, America, something you've done that I prefer.

I chop garlic but I've tasted the jarred garlic and it tastes different, it's also not as strong as fresh garlic.

Classic Aioli does not even contain mayo, nor does it contain any egg or vinegar. It consists purely of garlic and olive oil, sometimes with some grains of salt or pepper. That being said, mayo itself is not gross, either. The gross part is to combine it with foods it is not suitable to be paired with. I love mayo on fries but can't stand it in salads.

But it’s also good with a little bit of salt and then just plain steamed. Which still counts as sweet, right? Right?

If it’s actually real truffle oil and not that fake stuff, it makes homemade mac and cheese absolutely divine!

If you have FRESH tomatos it die make a difference - if not: not

Generations *of Americans*... I wouldn't even think of using a box mix for anything (particularly macaroni cheese - god knows how you guys in the US can eat that c**p)

I think maybe YES I agree, but I fry the bacon first and dry it out (and the food it’s gonna be wrapped with) so it isn’t soggy. I thought that was… normal?

Or cook it *properly* a couple hours in advance. SO MANY PEOPLE don't know how to cook rice. You should not have to strain rice after it's cooked. It should have absorbed the water and be light and fluffy. 2x water to 1x rice. Boil the water away, turn off the heat, put the lid on and LEAVE IT.

My brother has committed an unforgivable sin. He put his peanut butter and his jelly on the same slice of bread then put the other slice on top.

YES! RED ONIONS ARE PURPLE

Can't stand the term "cultural appropriation". Why aren't the same people slinging that around bashing all the "non-western" people wearing "western style" clothes? The rest of the world needs to stop wearing jeans, tee-shirts, and western suits. Also, stop listening to western/American music. I find it offensive. And since one person, ME, finds it offensive EVERYONE should stop doing it. This was sarcasm by the way.

They are not bad at all... as long as you clean them after each use.

Go back to reddit then and never come back.

I disagree

Seriously? 100% the opposite. OP must make a truly horrific burger.

They are not and I will die on that hill

NO! My pet hate. Chefs saying a pinch of salt then dumping a fistful of salt all over the dish.