I was reading Deeli's tips for using a slow cooker. I have received one recently that someone didn't use and I just wondered if they use a lot of electric? Many thanks Deeli for sharing another great tip.
I made fudge last night and it came out grainy. My mom told me about your site today and I read about the cream of tartar. My question is this, I have not thrown it out and I am wondering if I can still fix it? It is in a 13X9 inch panand is cold. Can I reheat it and add the tartar?
Baking Turkey Breast in an Oven Bag
When baking a stuffed turkey breast, 6 lbs, in an oven bag, is it placed in the oven bag breast side up or down?
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk
Can I use evaporated milk in making mashed potatoes as a substitute for whole milk?
If I buy yeast in the 1/4 dry packs, how do you come up with 1 1/4 cup?
Do you put baking soda in self rising flour?
Cooking Turkey Breast in a GE Stand Alone Roaster
How would you cook a turkey breast in a GE stand alone roaster?
Substituting Oil for Shortening When Baking
Can I use oil instead of shorting when making bread?
Using a Nordicware Eggs 'n Muffin Pan
I need some help on the Nordicware eggs 'n muffin pan. I lost the instructions for this and have a few questions. How long do you put it in the microwave (800 watt oven)? What power level do you use?
I just bought a blue, flexible, fluted bowl with a funnel in the middle, as used for angel food cake. I bought it at a thrift store and thought it was a Jello mold, but someone told me it is for baking cakes. Can anyone advise me how to use this?
Using Halloween Pumpkins for Cooking
Can I use a regular pumpkin that you see all over for making pumpkin pie or soup? I heard there are different types of pumpkins and the one we use to carve as Jack-O-Lanterns are not good for cooking.
Substitute for Gouda Cheese in a Recipe
I have a recipe to use some tortellini I bought recently. The recipe calls for Gouda or smoked Gouda. I do not keep either on hand. Is there a substitute I could use, like cheddar, or Colby? Or do I need to either buy Gouda or toss the recipe? Thanks for your thoughts.
Making Meringues on Pampered Chef Stoneware
Has anyone tried to cook meringues on Pampered Chef Stoneware? Was it successful?
Adding Dry Fruit to Cake Batter
When adding dry fruits to my cake batter, do I mix it into the batter or do I pour on top right before I pop it into the oven? Thank you so much.
My apple jelly won't set. Can I recook it and will it work if I do?
I have just bought my first crockpot and have read the basic instructions that came with the product. The impression I'm getting is that you always need to cook with a fair amount of liquid. Is this the case?
I would like to know if these pancakes can be made ahead of time. I plan on making them for our fellowship time after church and will be cooking for about 35 people. I would like to make them before church and then warm them up when it is time to serve them.
What to do with leftover steak? I'm clueless, and I definitely do not want to throw it away.
I've been given some plums, more than I can eat before they spoil. I would like to make a small amount of plum preserves, without pectin, to keep in the fridge. Is that possible?
Residue from Cast Iron Pot in Stew
My friend gave me a cast iron Dutch oven. I made a beef stew in it. It appeared as though some old gook from the pot had made its way into the stew. It looked kind of greenish. Does it mean that the pot is no good?
A reader asked if you could bake bacon. Here are the responses we received from the ThriftyFun community.
