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An empty ziptop plastic bag

Use Ziplock Bags With Your Handi-VacDon't get rid of your Handi-Vac just because Reynolds has discontinued the bags. You can use Ziplock brand vacuum bags with your Handi-Vac, learn more in this page.

 

Muffin Tin Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Muffin Tin Pineapple Upside Down Cake...This page contains muffin tin pineapple upside down cake recipes. Make your next pineapple upside down cake in muffin tins for a sweet little treat.

 

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Freezing Chinese Food?Can you freeze Chinese food?

 

Coffee Flan

Coffee Flan RecipeThis elegant and creamy custard dessert is made with coffee to add a delicious flavor to plain flan. It's easy to make for your next special dinner party or celebration.

 

Xpress Redi Set Go

GT Xpress 101 and Xpress Redi Set Go Cooker RecipesThis is a page about GT Xpress 101 and Xpress Redi Set Go cooker recipes. These appliances allow for easy fat free cooking with preheated wells and no turning.

 

Celery on White Background

Storing CeleryStoring celery and keeping it crisp is possible. This is a page about storing celery.

 

Fettucine Alfredo

Substitutes for Tomatoes in RecipesWhatever the reason you don't wish to include tomatoes in a recipe, there are ingredients that often be substituted and still result in a delicious dish. This is a page about substitutes for tomatoes in recipes.

 

Indian Summer Cornbread on plate

Indian Summer CornbreadA favorite bread from the northern Cherokee nation to enjoy with a drizzle of honey or butter. This recipe is for Indian summer cornbread.

 

Vanilla pudding.

Pudding Tips and TricksThis is a page about pudding tips and tricks. Pudding is a quick and easy dessert to make and there are some tips to ensure that it comes out right and tasty every time.

 

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Measuring Soft Butter?I only have soft butter and need to know how much is 1 stick?

 

Tomato Paste

Is Canned Tomato Sauce or Paste Gluten Free?If you are trying to avoid gluten in your diet, then you know that gluten can turn up in unsuspecting places. Here is some information if you are worried about it being canned tomato sauce and paste. This is a page about whether canned tomato sauce or paste is gluten free.

 

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Distilling Water at Home?If I put some water in a jug and let it sit, is that like distilled water?

 

Woman Cooking for an Elderly Person

Cooking for an Elderly Person?This is a page about cooking for an elderly person. When cooking for an elderly parent or friend there are some considerations to keep in mind when planning the meals.

 

Frozen Meat

Shelf Life of Frozen Meat?This is a page about the shelf life of frozen meat. Freezing meat is a great way to preserve it, however, you may wonder just how long it will keep.

 

A strainer with canned yams.

Recipes Using Canned YamsCanned yams have many uses in the kitchen, from casseroles, to cakes, and more. This page contains recipes using canned yams.

 

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Turkey in Crockpot

Cooking Frozen Turkey in a Crockpot?This is not a safe practice as the meat comes up to temperature too slowly to avoid bacterial growth. The turkey will be fully cooked but may make your family ill.

 

A pizza in the microwave.

How To Make Crispy Pizza Crust in the Microwave?The microwave is not necessarily the best choice for making pizza. This method is more likely to leave the crust soggy rather than crispy. You can try a browning tray or you made need to resort to alternative methods of preparing your pizza. This page is devoted to a discussion on how to make crispy microwave pizza crust.

 

Canned Soup in a Jar

Canning Leftover SoupThis is a page about canning your leftover soup. It is very important to properly can soup to avoid getting sick. A water bath is not sufficient for killing all of the bacteria that might be present. The safest way to can soups is with a pressure cooker.

 

A batch of corn muffins.

Jiffy Corn Muffins Are Too Crumbly?Jiffy corn muffins are often come out pretty consistently but sometimes they might be a bit crumbly. This is a page about jiffy corn muffins too crumbly.

 

Substitute White Sauce in Stuffed Tomatoes

Substitutes For White SauceFinding something to use when you can't make a white sauce can be a challenge. This page is about substitutes for white sauce.

 

Peeled banana partially cut into slices

Preventing Banana Slices From Turning BrownLike apples and some other types of fresh fruit exposure to air turns bananas brown. This is a page about preventing banana slices from turning brown.

 

Baking Pan

Baking Pan SubstitutionsThis is a page about baking pan substitutions. When you don't have the right size pan that a baking recipe calls for, you may be able to use something else that you do have.

 

Wild Onions

Eating Wild OnionThis is a page about eating wild onions. Although somewhat different in flavor from their garden cousins, wild onions can be used in your kitchen in place of garden varieties.

 

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Flour Tortilla NoodlesCut flour tortillas into strips with your pizza cutter. Use them instead of noodles when you make "Chicken and Noodles". Nobody will ever guess that they aren't homemade noodles.

 

Bowl of mashed potatoes with potatoes in background.

Mashed Potato TipsMashed potatoes can easily be varied with a little creative ingredient adjustment. Whether you use different potato varieties or add other vegetables or flavorings, mashed potatoes can be enhanced to complement many dishes. This page contains mashed potato tips.

 

Two large pieces of shredded wheat.

Recipes Using Shredded WheatOne use for the crumbs at the bottom of your box of shredded wheat is as a topping for quick breads. This is a page about recipes using shredded wheat.

 

An apple pie with a lattice crust.

Freezing Store Bought Pies?Save pies that you have purchased at the store by freezing them. You can vacuum seal, use a freezer bag, or wrap in plastic wrap and foil. This is a page about freezing store bought pies.

 

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East Side Mario's Kung Pow Chicken?Does anyone have any idea how to make this the way the restaurant does. They took it off the menu and I love it!

 

chicken broth

Substituting Bouillon Cubes with Bouillon Granules?This is a page about substituting bouillon cubes with bouillon granules. Bouillon granules can easily be substituted for the cubes in a recipe, you just need to have the conversion information.

 

Fluffy Lemon Pie

Fluffy Lemon Pie RecipesThis no bake, refrigerated pie features lemon and cherry flavors layered for a delicious, easy to make dessert. This page contains fluffy lemon pie recipes.

 

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Hearty Meatloaf Soup

Hearty Meatloaf SoupUse leftover meatloaf to make a hearty soup for a cold evening. This is a page about hearty meatloaf soup.

 

Binder For Corned Beef Hash - bowl of corned beef hash

What is a Good Binder for Corned Beef Hash?Canned corned beef hash can be somewhat crumbly, making it difficult to shape into patties that stay together when cooked. There are several possible additions suggested on this page. This is a page about, "What is a good binder for corned beef hash?".

 

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Bread Machine Bread Is Dry and Crumbly?My sister lent me her bread machine and after several attempts I made a loaf of bread. However, it came out dry and rather crumbly. Do I add more water, oil, what? Thanks in advance.

 

Keeping Cookies Soft

Keeping Cookies SoftThis is a page about keeping cookies soft. Now that you have made a batch of soft chewy cookies, you will want to keep them that way.

 

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Defrosted Carrots Are Watery?I stored my carrots in the freezer using polythene paper with no holes. After defrosting them, they were watery. Are they safe to eat? How can I dry them and store them?

 

A slice of whole wheat bread.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread Machine RecipeMaking fresh, delicious whole grain bread at home can be easily done with the use of a bread machine. This recipe contains lots of healthy ingredients to this like flax seeds, whole oats, raw sugar, extra virgin olive oil. Plus it's considerably cheaper than a "high quality" wheat bread from the store shelves.

 

Soup That's Too Sweet

Fixing Soup That's Too SweetSometimes your soup is good, but somehow it got too much sweetener. This page is about fixing soup that is too sweet.

 

Muffin Tin Spinach Frittatas 1

Muffin Tin Spinach FrittatasThis page contains muffin tin spinach frittata recipes. These single serving frittatas are a delicious breakfast or dinner main dish or serve them at a party along with your other dishes.

 

Close up of a tan injera sponge texture.

Ethiopian Injera (Flat Bread) Recipe?Injera is the traditional flatbread of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is make on your stove top using a batter of teff flour (available online and in markets), water, and salt that has been allowed to ferment for a couple of days. This page contains an Ethiopian injera (flat bread) recipe.

 

Mini Meatloaf - eating a mini meat loaf

Bacon Wrapped Mini Meatloaf RecipeThe best meatloaf is wrapped in bacon! This bacon wrapped mini meatloaf recipe is delicious and is the perfect dish to take to any party.

 

Cleaning and Storing Romaine Hearts

Cleaning and Storing Romaine HeartsCareful preparation of your romain lettuce can help increase its shelf life and make it easier to quickly make a delicious salad. This is a page about cleaning and storing romaine hearts.

 

Beef, chicken and salmon in vacuum plastic bag.

Buying Bags for a Decosonic Pak' N Save?These popular vacuum sealers are no longer manufactured but the supplies are sometimes available online. This is a page about buying bags for a Decosonic Pak' N Save.

 

A binder clip used as a chip clip

Chip Clip IdeasThis is a page about chip clip ideas. There are a lot of things, you may already have around the house that can be used instead of the plastic chip clips sold at the store.

 

Cheese soup cooking in a pan.

Removing the Scorched Taste from Burnt Cheese Soup?Soups and sauces containing cheese can easily scorch if not stirred constantly or if the burner is too high. This is a page about removing the scorched taste from burnt cheese soup.

 

cooked pasta

Using a Ron Popeil Pasta Maker?This is a page about using a Ron Popeil pasta maker. You can make delicious pasta at home with kitchen pasta makers.

 

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Light Supper Menus Ideas for a Home for the Elderly?Please can someone send me ideas and/or recipes for menus for light suppers for the elderly in an old age home. They already have homemade soup every night with toast, but we need another dish. They get hungry during the early evening.

 

Bread Machine Tips and Tricks

Bread Machine Tips and TricksThis page contains bread machines tips and tricks. Saving time and energy baking bread at home can be accomplished with a bread machine.

 

Chicken Taquito Appetizers

Mexican Appetizer RecipesThis page contains Mexican appetizer recipes. There are many tasty Mexican style appetizers for you to choose from for your next dinner or party.

 

Making Bread in a Can

Making Bread in a CanThis is a page about making bread in a can. You end up with a small, round loaf when a metal can is used for baking.

 

Three pies on cooling rack.

Grandma's Amish Sugar Cream Pie RecipeThis page contains Amish sugar cream pie recipes. This sweet creamy custard style pie is easy to make and will surely become a favorite.

 

An uncooked beef brisket on a white background.

How Can I Tenderize Beef Brisket?This is a page about how can I tenderize beef brisket? Low temperature and wrapping your brisket for slow cooking, can help make it moist and tender.

 

cooling Corn Toaster Cakes on wire rack

Making Corn Toaster CakesThe use of a speciality baking pan, known as a muffin top pan, is the secret to these corn toaster cakes. Their thin profile is perfect for reheating in the toaster, although the microwave works as well.

 

Homemade Sugar Cubes

Making Homemade Sugar CubesThis page is about making homemade sugar cubes. A fun way to have festive sugar for a party or gathering is to make your own cubes.

 

Pressure Cooker with Vegetables

Pressure Cooker RecipesThe pressure cooker is back and is a faster alternative to using your slow cooker. This page contains pressure cooker recipes.

 

A spray bottle with cooking oil.

Using a Spray Bottle for Cooking OilsYou can save money by purchasing a mister bottle or plastic spray bottle to use with your favorite cooking oil(s). Some suggestions follow for sources and use.

 

A graham cracker.

Freezing Graham Cracker CrumbsThis page is about freezing graham cracker crumbs. Being ready for the baking you have planned can be helped by freezing.

 

Shredded Wheat & Eggs Recipes

Shredded Wheat & Eggs RecipesThis old fashioned breakfast dish is a yummy alternative to eggs and toast. This page contains recipes for shredded wheat and eggs.

 

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How to Make Mystic Chai Tea?Does anyone know how to make Mystic Chai Tea, the hot or cold spiced tea at Sam's Club? Any ideas? It is very good. Thanks for your help. - Susavon

 

blueberry crisp

Recipes Using Blueberry Pie FillingThis page contains recipes using blueberry pie filling. Using canned pie filling is a good way to cut the preparation time for your next dessert.

 

Banana Bread

Banana Bread Tips and TricksThere are many good recipes available for making banana bread. Sometimes the question is not about the recipe per se, but rather about things like preventing a split top, freezing it, or preventing it from baking up too dry. This a page containing banana bread tips and tricks.

 

A serving of dried egg noodles, ready to be cooked.

Cooking Time for Dried Egg Noodles?This is a page about cooking time for dried egg noodles. Dried egg noodles should be placed in boiling water and cooked for 8-10 minutes. Cooking times can vary based on the width of the noodles and personal preference.

 

Saltine Crackers

Recipes Using Saltine CrackersFrom simple snacks to adding texture and flavor to soups, there are many ways to use saltine crackers in recipes. This page contains recipes using Saltine crackers.

 

Buttermilk Coconut Pie

Buttermilk Pie RecipesThese creamy buttermilk pies are easy to make and are sure to be well received.

 

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Homemade La Choy Pepper Steak Sauce Mix?La Choy use to make a pepper steak in a box. It came with canned vegetables and a gravy packet. I can't find it anymore. Is there a receipe for the gravy they used? Can it be purchased anywhere?

 

Liquid Non-Dairy
Creamer

Make Liquid Non-Dairy Creamer from PowderedSave money by making your own coffee creamer. Learn how to make liquid non-dairy creamer from powdered in this page.

 

Large bag of sugar.

Sugar Tips and TricksA pantry staple sweetener that is used in many ways and recipes. This page contains sugar tips and tricks.

 

Extreme closeup of potato salad.

Ruby Tuesday's Potato Salad Recipe (Copycat)?This is a page about Ruby Tuesday's potato salad recipe (copycat). Trying to replicate a favorite restaurant food can be hit and miss.

 

Ginger Syrup in bottles with piece of ginger.

Ginger Syrup RecipeGinger is a popular flavoring for sodas, teas and other drinks. It would also be great to use in recipes instead of powdered ginger. This page contains a recipe for ginger syrup.

 

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Fudge Does Not Form Soft Ball?When I try to make my mom's old fashioned fudge, it never forms a ball. As many pans as I've tried, it's either gummy or hard when I pour it on the buttered platter, what am I doing?

 

Canning Harvard Beets

Canning Harvard BeetsThis page is about canning Harvard beets. A variety of recipes are available for canning beets.

 

Someone pouring chocolate syrup in a small glass bowl.

How Many Ounces in a Can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup?Sometimes a recipe will list an ingredient as a can or box of this or than. If you purchase the ingredient in larger size containers you may not know how to measure correctly. This is a page about, "How many ounces in a can of Hershey's chocolate syrup?".

 

Bisquick
Dumplings

Bisquick DumplingsUse Bisquick to drop some tasty little dumplings into your next stew or soup. Bisquick dumplings are easy to make and add substance to any soup.

 

Bowl of vegetable shortening on a red polka dot napkin.

Measuring Shortening (Crisco)This is a page about measuring shortening. Measuring shortening can be difficult because it sticks to the measuring cup. Here are some great tips for making it easier to measure shortening.

 

Using a hand mixer to whip store bought frosting.

Whip Store Bought FrostingWhipping store bought frosting with your mixer will increase its volume and give you more frosting for the money. This is a page about whip store bought frosting.

 

Potatoes

Spinach Mashed Potatoes RecipesAdding spinach and other ingredients to mashed potatoes makes a delicious variation on traditional mashed potatoes. This page contains spinach mashed potatoes recipes.

 

Brownies cut and ready to eat.

Honey Bear Brownies Recipe?Add the naturally delectable and sweet flavor of honey to your next batch of brownies. Everyone will love this honey bear brownies recipe when they get a chance to taste these yummy brownies.

 

Fondant Sushi Cupcake Toppers - place one piece of sushi on top of each cupcake

How to Make Fondant Sushi Cake ToppersMake your own fondant sushi cupcake toppers and save lots of money. If you can model with play dough, you can create your own decorative entrees with this pliable edible dough.

 

Zucchini

Using Frozen ZucchiniFreezing zucchini will make it more watery on thawing. This doesn't necessary cause a problem when adding it to a recipe. This is a page about using frozen zucchini.

 

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Low Calorie High Fiber Sandwich Bread Recipe?Does anyone have a low-calorie, high fiber sandwich bread recipe?

 

Homemade Butter Flavored Crisco?Does anybody know how to make your own butter flavor crisco?

 

Softening Hard Powder Drink Mix

Softening Hard Powdered Drink Mix?This is a page about softening hard powdered drink mix. Breaking up hardened drink mix powder makes it easier to measure and prepare drinks.

 

rossette cookie sprinkled with powdered sugar

Norwegian Rosette Cookie RecipesThis page contains Norwegian rosette cookie recipes. All you need to make these pretty cookies is the batter and one of these cute rosette makers.

 

Vadalia Chop Wizard

Replacement Parts for the Vidalia Chop Wizard?This page is about replacement parts for the Vidalia Chop Wizard. Finding parts for a kitchen tool can sometimes be a challenge.

 

A slice of coffee cake on a plate.

Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe?Quick, easy and delicious, a coffeecake made with bisquick is a fantastic treat. This page contains recipe for bisquick coffee cake.

 

Storing Eggs

Storing EggsThis is a page about storing eggs. Proper storage of eggs will not only protect them from breakage, but can keep them fresh longer.

 

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler RecipesThis page contains blueberry cobbler recipes. Blueberry cobbler is a delicious, easy to make dessert, using fresh, frozen, or canned berries.

 

Bottom Round Roast with Onion Gravy on plate

Bottom Round Roast with Onion GravyThis tasty pot roast practically cooks itself. This is a page about bottom round roast with onion gravy.

 

Spicy Soup With Peppers

Fixing Soup With Too Much Pepper?This is a page about fixing soup with too much pepper. It is very dismaying to prepare a delicious soup recipe only to find that you have accidentally added too much pepper.

 

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Can I Make Bread Without the Paddle Hole from the Machine?I am using a breadmaker to make bread. However, I want to know how to get rid of the paddle hole at the end of each loaf when I take it out of the machine. Does anyone know how I can get a perfect loaf? I would appreciate some help please. Thanks.

 

Powdered Sugar in Bowl

Storing Powdered SugarAn airtight container is helpful to maintain the consistency of this food. This page is about storing powdered sugar.

 

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