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Menu planning for fussy guests

I planning a dinner party and one of the guests is very picky about her food (please don’t use my name with this). She always wants her meats and poultry coo...

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Helping college students feed themselves

I am a college student living alone. I have trouble coming up with nutritious meals that won't be wasted if I don't eat the leftovers and that don't cost a l...

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Using a Dutch oven on the stovetop

My Dutch oven is for top-of-stove use only since the handles are plastic. If I'm using a recipe such as lamb shanks that call for roasting in a low oven for ...

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Freezing food in Corningware

I am having houseguests for five days in April. I am wondering if my Corningware might crack if I prepare some of the casseroles ahead and then freeze them? ...

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Recommendations for a good crock pot

I would like to purchase a very good crock pot (one that I can leave on all day while at work). Any suggestions on makes or models?

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Serving foods hot

I cooked a lamb roast last night, wrapped it in foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes (like you’re suppose to do to relax the meat). By the time I cut the mea...

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