Season Chicken Cavity - Why?">Season Chicken Cavity - Why?
A friend said she puts a apple and onion inside the cavity and it gives the chicken a sweet taste. I've stated putting a lemon, onion, fresh rosemary and salt and pepper in mine. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreSunflower oil with intense flavor">Sunflower oil with intense flavor
Real, unrefined sunflower oil has a definite taste, as do all unrefined oils: refined oils are deodorized and purged of their flavor. Regular mass-market supermarket brands of cooking oil are all refined. However, it shouldn't taste of anise, but have a delicate, sweet sunflower flavor that I find delicious. I...
Read moreBlondies">Blondies
Hello, I have never made blondies before and my daughter has requested them for her bday. As I research them and different recipes I find they are all pretty similiar except that some us b powder some use b powder and b soda and some don't use either. What...
Read moreReally confused about health of pan frying">Really confused about health of pan frying
Hi - the past month or so, I have determined I need to cook more at home to be a bit healthier. It is working so far (shedding pounds and saving money), but I want to make sure I am not cooking unhealthy... I basically "pan fry" or "sear" or "sauté"...
Read moreHelp Me Use Up. . .">Help Me Use Up. . .
I would toss the spinach and asparagus. Life is too short. With the beans, I would make a hearty soup, perhaps adding a ham hock or some other pork product, plus some fresh green beans and tomato. Could keep you in lunches for a week! Reading More May...
Read moreHuevos rancheros with green chile stew">Huevos rancheros with green chile stew
I made this green chile stew (with canned Hatch green chiles that I ordered) and it was great. Thanks so much for the recipe! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBrown Turkey Figs">Brown Turkey Figs
Just got gifted with a dozen gorgeous brown turkey figs. Accepting suggestions on what to do with them. Already have fig jam, not looking to make more. But all other ideas/suggestions are welcome Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moredesperate to find chive-filled potica recipe">desperate to find chive-filled potica recipe
I have a bumper crop of chives and feeling very nostalgic for a treat from years ago. A Slovenian friend of my mother used to make a potica with a chive filling that I loved, even as a child! I have searched the internet to no avail; plenty...
Read moreShould I dry off a marinated steak before pan searing?">Should I dry off a marinated steak before pan searing?
Planning on marinating a sirloin steak with some garlic, oil, lime.... I'm not sure if I should pat it dry before searing it? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThanksgiving Recipes: Impossible Pumpkin Pie">Thanksgiving Recipes: Impossible Pumpkin Pie
4.4 / 5 Stars | 102 Reviews
by Betsy
"Pumpkin puree is mixed with evaporated milk, eggs, spices, and flour in this pie which makes it 's own crust."
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