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I am new to cooking. My question is, why when cooking pasta do we need to boil the water first then add the pasta? Why can't we put dry pasta and cold water into a pot then boil at once like when cooking oatmeal or rice? For instance, when boiling eggs, is there a difference if I boil water then...

Some people tell me to first boil water then add oatmeal to the boiling water. Some tell me to put oatmeal and cold water in a pot then boil together. Which is right and what is the difference between the two? Does one have an advantage over another?

when making soup with raw meat whether it be chicken, pork or beef, i know many many people boil the raw meat for a few minutes, then throw out that water and rinse the meat. Then they boil the meat again, this time with all the vegetables and what not. They say it is best to discard the water...

Should I first boil water then add the oatmeal or put water and oats in pot at the same time then cook together? Is there a difference in taste/texture in these two procedures? Can you give me suggestions on creative ways to eat it? (I can't quite stomach it plain) Thank you very much.