Can fresh eggs be frozen for later use (out of the shell, of course)? The best buys in eggs are in a package of 18. For two people, it’s a long time to keep ...
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Can fresh eggs be frozen for later use (out of the shell, of course)? The best buys in eggs are in a package of 18. For two people, it’s a long time to keep ...
When a recipe calls for "heavy cream," what should you use? Does canned milk go into this category, or half and half, or whipping cream?
What is "sweet heavy cream?" It is for a Caramel Cream Praline Apple Pie that I am dying to try.
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How do I determine how much orange oil to use in place of grated orange peel? What would the ratio be?
If a recipe calls for rum, can rum flavoring be used in place of the rum, and, if so, what is the amount ratio? For example, if 1/2-cup of rum is needed, how...
Can unsweetened chocolate be substituted for semi-sweet chocolate in a cookie recipe?
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I will be developing a cookbook for a small country inn over the next year or so and was wondering if you knew of any materials out there that would give som...
How does goose compare to turkey, as far as taste is concerned? Do you know a good goose recipe for the holidays?
How long can you keep a 15 lb. turkey in the freezer?
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Does sage become poisonous if frozen? I will be adding it to ground sausage, and then freezing it.
As a vegetarian, I don’t use gelatin. But I don’t know what to substitute when I run across it in a recipe.
Once egg whites have been whisked, do they need to be cooked or can they be chilled and eaten safely?
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What's the best way to store fresh ginger? I tried freezing it and it was waterlogged when it defrosted.
What is the best way to preserve fresh ginger?
What is the best way to store fresh ginger root, and how long does it keep?
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I just returned from a vacation in the South. What the heck are grits???? And why do people eat them???
Living outside of America, it’s sometimes a challenge to figure out what you call certain ingredients for which we use different names. Could you tell me wha...
What is the French word for "vegetable"?
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Are sugar, brown sugar, honey and maple syrup (the real thing) interchangeable in recipes? For example, could you put honey instead of sugar in a recipe that...
How long do I cook frozen fish sticks and at what temperature?
Is a leek an onion?
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Why does my roux get lumpy when I add liquid? How do I get it smooth?
I am planning to serve 40 people a penne pasta with meat sauce entree, along with sliced cooked ham and cocktail meatballs. How much dry pasta and sauce woul...
Can you please tell me how you use mole sauce?
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I drink Rooibos tea, which is an herbal tea made in South Africa - it is caffeine-free. Rooibos and other teas apparently contain tannins. What are tannins? ...
HELP! What is apricot nectar? Is it the same thing as apricot preserves? I have a sweet potato and apple recipe that calls for apricot nectar, but I have no ...
I found a recipe for Pears Poire William, and I have no idea what Poire William is. Can you help me?
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I live in central Wisconsin and dream of fresh seafood - clams, mussels, soft shell crabs, crawfish, all of which we just don't have available in the small ...
How do you bake sole? What do you put on it (spices, etc.)?
I found a recipe for Dover Sole that calls for cornichons and goujons. Could you please explain what these are? I think the goujons may refer to pieces of Do...
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I've tried to make pizza dough and I just can't make it nice and smooth. It's always sticky. Sometime it doesn't even rise.
A recipe for a cheesecake instructs one to, "Grease, lightly flour and line the bottom of an 8- inch springform pan." My question is this: what do you line t...
How do I keep my butter from separating when I am making English toffee? The butter fat keeps rising to the top.
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A Passover cookie calls for 1 cup of matzo cake meal. How can I make this cookie using flour instead?
What is the definition of a blini, and what origin are they?
Can you give me one Bulgarian pie recipe?
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I’m looking for suggestions to paint chocolate hearts on a cake plate.
Where did Parker House Rolls originate? I am in a class that is asking this question, and I figure that you will know the answer!
What is the definition of a blini, and what origin are they?
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Would you please explain the different types of potatoes and what they can best be used for – baking, mashing, salads etc.
What is the difference between savory and summer savory?
What is the difference between an "English" cucumber and the regular fat waxy green ones? I had a salad of cukes and radishes at a friend’s and it was delici...
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If you have two hams, both of differing weights, and the directions say to cook at 15 minutes per pound, how long do you cook? Do you add the two weights tog...
Could you please tell me what a "brisket" refers to? Is it a particular cut of meat or is it a meat that has been cured in some fashion first?
Years ago a common offering in many small local restaurants in the Boston area was a dish called "American Chop Suey." As I recall it contained ground beef, ...
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We almost always have either skim milk or 1% milk in the house. When a recipe calls for whole milk can I add light cream to it? If so, what proportions would...
We saw a reference in an article on leftovers to a Hot-Pepper Cheesecake. It sounds delicious. Will you share the recipe with me?
How do you cook cellophane noodles?
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I have an 8 lb. turkey breast that is frozen. How far in advance should I put it in the refrigerator to defrost it? Can you give me roasting instructions? Ca...
What is the history of the stromboli?
I was wondering if you could tell me where to find an orange oven pot like the one that Rick Bayless uses on his show I have been looking with no luck for a ...
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I have an 8 lb. turkey breast that is frozen. How far in advance should I put it in the refrigerator to defrost it? Can you give me roasting instructions? Ca...
I would like to know how long pancetta can be kept after purchase, how it should be stored, and some easy Italian recipes using this product - soups etc.
I am curious about soy milk safety. I know that with cow's milk, one can generally use it one or two days after the "best before" date, without too much trou...
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This simple, soothing soup – quite unlike the kind my mom made – nonetheless recalls a comfort soup from my childhood. It proves that winter soups need not always be thick to provide a sense of warmth. ...
Creamed Spinach Instructions_Step Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the spinach, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. Drain well and cool. Instructions_Step In a large sauté pan, saut...
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Fool-Proof Roast Turkey & Gravy Note: You must start this process with a thawed turkey the day before you want to serve it. How much time will it take to thaw a frozen turkey? Click here for informati...
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This simple, soothing soup – quite unlike the kind my mom made – nonetheless recalls a comfort soup from my childhood. It proves that winter soups need not always be thick to provide a sense of warmth. ...
Chicken Stock . Instructions_Step Chop up the carcasses as much as possible. Put all the ingredients into a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and skim off any surface fat with a tablespoon...
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This simple, soothing soup – quite unlike the kind my mom made – nonetheless recalls a comfort soup from my childhood. It proves that winter soups need not always be thick to provide a sense of warmth. ...
Cranberry-Orange Relish From Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook Here's a classic American relish that's an important part of Thanksgiving tradition. There can be many variations on cranberry relish, but...
Creamed Spinach Instructions_Step Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the spinach, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender. Drain well and cool. Instructions_Step In a large sauté pan, saut...
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This simple, soothing soup – quite unlike the kind my mom made – nonetheless recalls a comfort soup from my childhood. It proves that winter soups need not always be thick to provide a sense of warmth. ...
Cranberry-Orange Relish From Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook Here's a classic American relish that's an important part of Thanksgiving tradition. There can be many variations on cranberry relish, but...
Chef George's Berry Petit Cream Cheese Tarts Have ready: 4 ramekins or custard cups Instructions_Step Crush the graham crackers. Divide the crumbs evenly among the ramekins. In a medium bowl, whisk...
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Bananas and chocolate are always a winning combination. Instructions_Step Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Instruction...
Parker House Rolls Instructions_Step Mix the yeast in a large bowl with 1/2 cup of the warm milk and the sugar, and let stand for a few minutes to "proof" – that is, begin to bubble and ferment, whic...
Quiche Crust This generous recipe enables you to make a nice edge on your crust, whether you're building it in a 9-inch pie pan or a 10-inch springform tart pan. Instructions_Step Place the flour and...
Budapest Croissant Everybody thinks croissants were invented by the French, but it was in Budapest in 1686 that the first croissant was born. [Editor's Note: Never wanting to contradict one of the lum...
Blueberry-Cornmeal Crumb Squares This is such a wonderful recipe – a layer of fresh blueberries between a cornmeal-and-almond crust and crunchy crumbs. It's also pretty simple. The dough is divided in...
Caramel Rolls After an arduous week working on a travel story about Chico Hot Springs, the editorial staff from Outdoor Life magazine returned to New York City. Within 48 hours after arriving home the...
Banana Bread II Instructions_Step Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Puree eggs, oil, sugar, bananas, orange juice concentrate, an...
Whole Wheat English Muffins Moist and slightly sweet. Instructions_Step In a large bowl, combine the water, oil, honey, and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes to dissolve the yeast. Instructions_S...
Shirley Corriher's "Touch-of-Grace" Southern Biscuits As a little girl, I followed my grandmother around the kitchen. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner she made the lightest, most wonderful biscuits in...
Use the processor to cut in the shortening, then finish the job by hand to avoid adding too much water. This type of pastry is generally appropriate for most pies. Instructions_Step Put the flour, chil...
The French Croissant One of the finest croissants I was ever served was aboard the transatlantic passenger liner the SS France. On a round-trip voyage of the ship, I spent several memorable days with h...
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza Dough Instructions_Step Dissolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup of warm water. Add the sugar and stir well. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups of flour, salt,...
Brioche Brioche is an elegant yeasted dough, a cross between bread and pastry. It is rich with butter and eggs, just a little sweet, pullable – a gentle tug, and the bread stretches in long, lacy stra...
Cake Mix Doctor's Chocolate Velvet Cake From Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor, by Anne Byrn (with modifications) Instructions_Step Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F...
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Standard Pizza Crust The following recipe produces a thin, golden California-style pizza crust. Parmesan cheese mixed into the dough adds an extra dimension of flavor, and olive oil contributes to its ...
California-Style Pizza Dough Over the years, I have tried countless versions of pizza dough, yet I've never found one that I like as much as this version that I developed for my first pizza book in th...
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake You can always tell when we're baking this Bundt cake in our stores - the air fills with the perfume of blueberries and customers linger, waiting for a taste. Our Wild...
Classic Yellow Cake Instructions_Step Precalienta el horno a 350 ° F (180 ° C). Unte con mantequilla y forre las bandejas para hornear con pergamino . Instructions_Step Tamizar la harina, el polvo de ...