Tag: kitchen
group name: recipexchange
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October 19, 2006 12:38 AM EDT --
Decorative Sugar Cubes
Recently while in old downtown Placerville, my daughter Theresa and I wandered through a wonderful tea shop, filled with an array of delightful things geared for tea parties. Among . . . more
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October 19, 2006 12:48 AM EDT --
This makes a great gift for friends who love to bake. You can give it in a decorative bottle tied with ribbon. I keep my own vanilla essence to bake with in my kitchen. Just add more alcohol as you . . . more
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October 11, 2006 12:32 AM EDT --
In viewing leftovers as the gift of abundance, we try very hard not to waste anything. I often find that small celebrations leave us with leftover cake. Reason being that you have too purchase at . . . more
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October 19, 2006 12:42 AM EDT --
Boursin Cheese Spread Mix, about 2 cups mix (8 gifts)
This is a thoughtful gift for busy friends who like to entertain. All they have to do is combine mix with cream cheese for an instant appetizer.
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June 23, 2007 10:59 AM EDT --
Slicing meat when partially frozen makes it easier to get thin slices.
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June 14, 2007 12:38 PM EDT --
Fresh parsley can be frozen. Wash the parsley and pat dry. Chop up the parsley and put it in a zip lock bag, freezer type and put in freezer. When you need some parsley, just take out what you need! No . . . more
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July 07, 2007 07:45 PM EDT --
To remove corn silk, dampen a paper towel, and brush downward on the cob, and all the silk should come off.
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July 25, 2007 12:43 AM EDT --
If you do not want your marshmallows to turn hard, put the in a container and in the freezer. When thawed they are fresh.
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July 31, 2007 12:29 AM EDT --
Wine Storage Tips:
Keep bottles on their sides
Store in cool place with little temperature fluctuation.
For long term storing, maintain high humidity levels (65%-90%)
Keep out of direct sunlight. . . . more
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August 06, 2007 10:19 AM EDT --
To remove garlic odor from your hands, rinse with fresh lemon juice or scrub with a bit of salt, then rinse with cool water.
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August 13, 2007 02:22 PM EDT --
Add moistness and taste to any chocolate cake-homemade or from a box-with a spoonful of white distilled vinegar. You will not be able to taste the vinegar!
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June 02, 2007 12:32 PM EDT --
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.
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December 10, 2006 10:45 PM EST --
I had never heard of meatball soup until I was served this a few weeks ago at a friend's party. It was really good. I couldn't believe it when she told me how easy it was. I made it today. I used . . . more
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June 02, 2007 12:04 AM EDT --
To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh--if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
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June 04, 2007 12:30 AM EDT --
Mash and freeze ripe bananas, in one-cup portions, for use in later baking-----no wasted bananas (or you can freeze them whole, peeled, in plastic baggies).
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June 04, 2007 12:05 PM EDT --
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead~no white mess on the outside of the cake!
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July 01, 2007 06:17 PM EDT --
To easily remove honey from a measuring spoon, first coat the spoon with nonstick cooking spray!
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August 12, 2007 01:09 PM EDT --
If the cake is light colored, dust the bottom and sides of your pans with powdered sugar, if the cake is chocolate, use cocoa powder. Prevents the "white" stuff on the outside, and adds . . . more
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January 08, 2007 11:29 AM EST --
With a little tweaking, you can cook many of your favorite soups, stews, or roasts in your crockery cooker. Here are a few hints that can help you turn any recipe into a slow-cooker recipe:
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July 08, 2007 08:13 PM EDT --
Starting a new "tip" series. Hope you find one you can use!!
To test yeast:
Dissolve 1 t. of granulated sugar into 1/2 c. warm water (110 -115 ). Sprinkle 1 packet of yeast slowly over . . . more
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