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FREEZING BANANAS FOR BANANA BREAD">FREEZING BANANAS FOR BANANA BREAD
what if you have already mashed them and you want to freeze them, can you Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSteaming Bao (fresh not frozen) in the microwave?">Steaming Bao (fresh not frozen) in the microwave?
I searched and see instructions for steaming frozen bao in the microwave, has anyone ever steamed fresh ones in the microwave? I usually spray a plastic container with cooking spray and cover with a wet paper towl but some get cooked and some don't has anyone done this and had them come...
Read moreQuiche: English Quiche Lorraine">Quiche: English Quiche Lorraine
4.47 / 5 Stars | 13 Reviews
by FroogleFamily
"Growing up in the U.K. we used to make this all the time. Our guests have asked so many times for this recipe. Well here it is....
Read moreMain Dish Soups and Stews: Frogmore Stew">Main Dish Soups and Stews: Frogmore Stew
4.75 / 5 Stars | 392 Reviews
by Shirley
"I've been using this recipe for over 20 years, ever since I moved to South Carolina. It can be adjusted to serve any number. Allow 2 tablespoons of seasoning per...
Read moreQuestion for anyone who has made fermented sodas">Question for anyone who has made fermented sodas
Ok. I made a ginger bug and it was going great but I forgot to feed it for two days and now it is no longer fizzing. So did I kill it? It isn't moldy. What do I do? Do I add sugar and revive it? Do I have to...
Read morePork Loin Backribs same as?">Pork Loin Backribs same as?
Country style pork ribs? Babyback ribs? Or? Also, do you parbake (is that the right term?) before grilling? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreHow do you buy corn?">How do you buy corn?
I assume that we all peel down some of the stalk and hope for healthy-looking kernels. But what else? Someone once told me in passing to go for small kernels, but I always gravitate to larger ones. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreLoaded bakes potato soup">Loaded bakes potato soup
you'll need to thin the cream with water -- about equal parts, so you will have 8 cups, not 10. however, if you don't mind a slightly richer base than no big deal. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read morebrowning chicken in advance">browning chicken in advance
I'm going to be making a chicken recipe where I brown the chicken first and then cook it in a sauce in the oven. Will I be running into safety issues if I brown the chicken and let it sit out for an hour before I cook it?...
Read morefree range chicken from the farm, never frozen">free range chicken from the farm, never frozen
so how best to cook this bird, as simple as possible? no need for fancy flavors, i really want to taste the actual bird. but worried about toughness, dryness, over/undercooking... this is a fresh kill from the amish farmer, not frozen, 4-5 lbs. picking up tomorrow... who has experience with this kind...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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