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Thawing Frozen Fruit in Microwave
livelovelaughlearn wrote 3 days ago: Food, Utensil and Tips Power Level Amount Time Fruit, frozen (thaw) Leave in plastic bag or pou … more →
Softening Dried Fruit in Microwave
livelovelaughlearn wrote 1 week ago: Food, Utensil and Tips Power Level Amount Time Dried Fruit (soften) 2-cup measuring cup; add 1/ … more →
Melting Caramels in Microwave
livelovelaughlearn wrote 3 weeks ago: Food, Utensil and Tips Power Level Amount Time Caramels (melt) 4-cup measuring cup; uncovered H … more →
Soften Brown Sugar
livelovelaughlearn wrote 1 month ago: Food, Utensil and Tips Power Level Amount Time Brown Sugar, hard (soften) Bowl covered with dam … more →
Microwave Bacon
livelovelaughlearn wrote 1 month ago: Food, Utensil and Tips Power Level Amount Time Bacon, thinly sliced Plate or bacon rack lined w … more →
Vegetable Freezing Chart
livelovelaughlearn wrote 1 month ago: Vegetable Freezing Chart Blanching time is in boiling water. Unless otherwise noted, chilling t … more →
How Much Pork to Buy
livelovelaughlearn wrote 2 months ago: Approximate Servings Per Pound Type of Cuts Per lb. Type of Cuts Per lb. Roasts: Blade Bost … more →
How Much Lamb to Buy
livelovelaughlearn wrote 2 months ago: Approximate Pounds per Serving Type of Lamb Cuts Serving Size Lamb Rib Crown Roast 3 to 4 r … more →
Rice Amount Uncooked Yields Amount Cooked
livelovelaughlearn wrote 3 months ago: Serving Sizes Serving sizes are approximate – size will vary according to what is being s … more →
Pasta Amount Uncooked Yields Amount Cooked
livelovelaughlearn wrote 3 months ago: The quantities in the chart below are approximates only. Quantities will vary according to the size, … more →
Chiles
livelovelaughlearn wrote 4 months ago: Anaheim or California green chile Named after the California city. Slender green chile about 6 to 8 … more →
Candy Making Temperature
livelovelaughlearn wrote 5 months ago: Before making candy, check your candy thermometer for accuracy by placing it in water and bringing t … more →
Cooking Grains
livelovelaughlearn wrote 5 months ago: To cook the grains listed use a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Rinse the grains thoroughl … more →
Tricks for Using Skewers
livelovelaughlearn wrote 5 months ago: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them so they won’t burn during cooki … more →
Basic Kitchen Equipment
livelovelaughlearn wrote 6 months ago: FOOD PREPARATION Measuring cups Dry measure: set of 4 cups Wet measure: 1-cup and 2-cup Measuri … more →
Thawing Turkey
livelovelaughlearn wrote 6 months ago: In the Refrigerator (40 °F or below) Allow approximately 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds 4 t … more →
Gravy Problems and Solutions
livelovelaughlearn wrote 7 months ago: PROBLEM SOLUTION Lumpy gravy Beat the gravy with a whisk until smooth or use a use … more →
Herb and Spice Flavoring Chart
livelovelaughlearn wrote 7 months ago: Beef: Rosemary, sage, garlic, dill, fresh or dried mushrooms, dry mustard, shallots, paprika, chili … more →
Cleaning a Coffee Grinder
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livelovelaughlearn wrote 9 months ago: To clean a coffee grinder grind a cup or so of uncooked rice in a coffee grinder. As an added bonus … more →
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