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Brown Rice

September 2nd, 2010 smart No comments

Whole-grain rice is another name for brown rice. The difference between brown and white rice is the bran is removed for white rice and left in for brown.

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Baking Powder

September 2nd, 2010 tipx No comments

Baking powder tends to last for about six months before losing its strength. To check if it’s still good, mix up a pinch of it with some hot water. If it bubbles up, it’s good.

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Baking Pasta

August 30th, 2010 baby No comments

Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the pasta and dot with pieces of butter to help with browning. Bake for a few minutes to heat the pasta and brown the topping.

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Keep salad in Refrigerator

August 28th, 2010 smart No comments

Potato salad and other summer salads, such as coleslaw or pasta salad
with meat, should be covered and refrigerated.

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Change Pasta Shape

August 27th, 2010 champ No comments

Replace your favorite pasta shape with spaghetti or penne or bowties. Changing the pasta shape gives the dish a different look.

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Pickle Juice

August 26th, 2010 ricky1 No comments

Try spooning a few teaspoons of pickle juice into picnic favorites like potato salad, egg salad, coleslaw and pasta salad.

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Cherries Tart

August 26th, 2010 tipx No comments

Fill baked shell with drained cherries which have been mixed with sugar, sprinkle with ground cloves and top with whipped cream.

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Baking Dish

August 25th, 2010 bunty No comments

To determine the capacity of a baking dish, simply fill the dish with water by the cupfuls until completely full.

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Make cake Soft

August 19th, 2010 toni No comments

If brownies or cake are hard, put them in the microwave, along with a cup of water, on low for several seconds just before eating. They’ll get
soft and warm.

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Safety Care in Grilling

June 21st, 2010 bunty No comments

Never use gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol for igniting charcoal. These
fuels may explode or flash when igniting, resulting in serious burns.

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Vegetables Benefits

June 17th, 2010 maria No comments

One cup of shredded, boiled cabbage has just 33 calories but has 4 filling grams of fiber. Loaded with phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals.

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Grilling Foods

June 14th, 2010 Shabnam No comments

Some people think food tastes better on a charcoal grill, and its a fact that charcoal is an intense heat source. It lets you sear the
meat and keep the juices in.

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Skip Fries

June 2nd, 2010 maria No comments

Skip the fries. Instead, get a baked potato or some veggies on the
side. A large order of fries can set you back as many as 600
calories.

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Tasty Pasta Mixtures

June 2nd, 2010 toni No comments

Toss cooked, whole-wheat bow tie or rotini noodles with chopped, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, chopped walnuts and grated, part-skim mozzarella cheese.

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Cooking Pasta

May 28th, 2010 toni No comments

To cook perfect pasta, you need a big pot and plenty of water. Eight
ounces of pasta will require about four quarts of water.

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Cake Baking

May 22nd, 2010 ricky No comments

If a cake sticks to the pan after baking, simply set the pan over a
pot of boiling water for a minute or two. It will pop out of the pan
nice and neat.

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Stuffed Potato

May 19th, 2010 bunty No comments

Try stuffing halved baked potatoes, which have had the flesh removed, with cheese, meat, fish or vegetables.

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Healthy Salad

May 19th, 2010 baby No comments

Sprinkle any side-salad or main-dish salad with beans, from Black beans to Kidney beans, it will be healthy salad.

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Deep Frying

May 18th, 2010 sunder No comments

Stop deep frying. When cooking, use as little fat as possible. Use sunflower oil only when frying.

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Noodles Facts

May 17th, 2010 baby No comments

Noodles can be made with different types of flour. They can be based
on flours made from wheat, rice, soybean, potato, sweet potato and
arrowroot to name a few.

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Cake Sticking

May 14th, 2010 kabuter No comments

If a cake sticks to the pan after baking, simply set the pan over a
pot of boiling water for a minute or two. It will pop out of the pan
nice and neat.

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Reheat Pizza

May 14th, 2010 sizzle No comments

Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove,
set Heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy.

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Test Baking Soda

May 12th, 2010 Love No comments

Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with 1/4 cup hot water. If it’s fresh,
it’ll bubble. By the way, baking powder – single and double-acting -
employs cream of tartar and is completely different than baking soda.

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Browning Bread

May 12th, 2010 baby No comments

If you are having a problem with bread browning too fast, try placing
a dish of water on the shelf just above the bread. The added humidity
in the oven will slow down the browning.

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Cooking Rice

May 10th, 2010 doll No comments

Cook the rice in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender. Drain thoroughly and serve, or keep warm in a sieve over a little boiling water.

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