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1980's Weight Watchers Plans

1980s Weight Watchers PlansThis page is about 1980's Weight Watcher plans. Finding the older diet recipes that have worked for you is sometimes a challenge.

 

Spreadable Cream Cheese in a Wooden Bowl

Making Spreadable Cream CheeseThis page is about making spreadable cream cheese.Cold cream cheese can be a challenge to spread, but you can easily change its consistency.

 

Leftover Biscuits

Uses for Leftover BiscuitsOften times a batch of biscuits may be more than your family can eat at one meal. Save the leftovers and use them in a new dish tomorrow. This is a page about uses for leftover biscuits.

 

Napa Cabbage Stir Fry on plate

Napa Cabbage Stir Fry RecipeNapa cabbage is the original Chinese cabbage with crinkled, long leaves that is used throughout the world for wonderful vegetable dishes. This page contains a Napa cabbage stir fry recipe.

 

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Substituting Bisquick for Jiffy Biscuit Mix?I am making a recipe that calls for 1 box of Jiffy biscuit mix, but I couldn't find it at the store. I do have Bisquick. What is the equivalency?

 

Softening Granulated Sugar

Softening Granulated SugarWhen sugar gets hard, there are ways to make it useful. This page is about softening granulated sugar.

 

A girl holding a healthy meal in one hand and an unhealthy meal in the other.

Weight Watchers Diet Exchange PlansThis page is about weight watcher's diet exchange plans. Knowing the amount of different foods you can substitute to maintain your diet plan is important.

 

Cooking Salt Pork

Cooking Salt PorkThis is a page about cooking salt pork. Salt pork looks a lot like a thick slice of uncooked bacon. It is not as commonly used as it has been in the past.

 

Freezing Cheese Dip

Freezing Cheese Sauce and DipThis is a page about freezing cheese sauce or dip. Try freezing, when looking for ways to store extra cheese sauce or dip.

 

A bowl of cooked cabbage.

Freezing Cooked CabbageThis is a page about freezing cooked cabbage. Once cabbage has been cooked it can still be frozen for later consumption.

 

Easy Fudge Recipes

Easy Fudge RecipesMaking fudge for the holidays is a family tradition in many families. This is a page contains easy fudge recipes.

 

Scalloped potatoes in a casserole dish

Problems Making Scalloped PotatoesSometimes scalloped potatoes just don't turn out right. For example, the potatoes are sometimes undercooked. This is a page about problems making scalloped potatoes.

 

Cherry Crumble.

Cherry Crumb RecipeFruit crumb desserts are not only delicious, but easy to make. This page contains a recipe for making cherry crumb using pie filling, but you can substitute other fruit fillings.

 

Muffin Tin FlanThis is a page about muffin tin flan. Use your muffin tin to make delicious, single serving size flan for dessert tonight.

 

jar of Roka Blue in cupboard

Kraft Roka Blue Spread SubstituteThis page contains recipes for Kraft Roka Blue spread substitute. Roka Blue devotees often have problems finding this cheese spread. Making a copycat version is easy.

 

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Salmon Loaf

Salmon Loaf RecipesAn economical way to enjoy the great taste of salmon is to make a loaf. This page contains salmon loaf recipes.

 

Woman Measuring Her Waist Holding Apple

Healthy Weight Loss TipsThis page contains healthy weight loss tips. Many of us are always trying to lose weight, but not always in the most healthy of ways.

 

Powdered Milk

Powdered Milk Ice Cream Recipes?This page contains powdered milk ice cream recipes. Believe it or not you can make delicious ice cream at home starting with powdered milk.

 

Sour Jam

Fixing Sour Jam?This is a page about fixing sour jam. It is disappointing to find that your batch of jam is too sour. There are ways you can fix the jam and save the day.

 

A plate of waffles with syrup and butter.

Copycat Waffle House Waffle RecipeMake your favorite waffles at home using a copycat recipe. This is a page about copycat Waffle House waffle recipe.

 

Thawed Grated Cheese

Refreezing Thawed Cheese?This is a page about refreezing thawed cheese. If the cheese has thawed out but remained refrigerated, it can be refrozen. However, it will have an altered consistency and is best used for baked recipes, such as casseroles.

 

No cheese sign.

Casseroles Without Cheese?Sometimes it may seem as though all casseroles are topped with cheese. But of course there are numerous delicious casserole recipes to choose from without a cheese topping. This is a page about casseroles without cheese.

 

Meatloaf with several slices ready to be served

Substitution for Eggs in MeatloafEggs are typically used as a binder in meatloaf. If you are eliminating eggs from your diet, there are ingredients you can substitute. This is a page about substitutes for egg in meatloaf.

 

bread loaf in a bread machine pan

Keeping Bread From Sticking in a Bread Machine?This is a page about keeping bread from sticking in a bread machine. It is frustrating to have your loaf of bread stick to the interior of the bread machine.

 

Salmon Patties on a blue plate with greens.

Cornmeal Salmon Patties RecipeThese delicious salmon patties are made with canned salmon and a few other ingredients. They are full of flavor and easy to make. This page contains a cornmeal salmon patties recipe.

 

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Crust on Bread Machine Bread Always Too Crispy?I have found some great bread machine recipes. However, the crust always comes out extra crispy. It isn't burned, just crispy. Any ideas on how to prevent this?

 

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Captain D's Green Bean Recipe?I am looking for the green bean recipe from Captain D's.

 

Red delicious apples.

Recipes Using Red Delicious Apples?This page contains recipes using red delicious apples. Red delicious is an American apple with a mildly sweet flavor.

 

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Substitutes for Egg in Meatloaf?I need a substitute for eggs when baking a meat loaf.

 

Liver and Onions

Liver and Onions Using a Slow CookerA nutritious, hearty meal that is well suited for crockpot cooking. Check out the tips for making your own liver and onions right in the slow cooker.

 

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Fresh Coconut Has Chemical Smell?Does anyone know why a coconut would smell something like a cleaning product when it is opened? I recently bought one. It is full of milk and white meat, but smells chemically.

 

Strawberries and Bananas

Shoney's Copycat Recipes?Who hasn't enjoyed a restaurant meal and then wished that they could make it at home. Shoney's strawberry and banana dessert is a popular recipe to recreate at home. Finding copycat recipes is the best way to get a dish very similar to the one you liked.

 

A frozen beef roast.

Cooking Frozen MeatMany people store meat in their freezers and forget to take it out in time for dinner. Cooking frozen meat is one option, as long as it is done safely.

 

Bacon being cooked with slices of bread soaking up the grease.

Making Hungarian Greasy BreadHungarian greasy bread is known by many names but consists of bacon grease dripped on bread then usually made into an open face sandwich topped with vegetables. This is a page about making Hungarian greasy bread.

 

Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie...The addition of cream cheese to the batter makes these thumbprint cookies even better. This page contain a cream cheese thumbprint cookie recipe.

 

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Preventing Lumps in PolentaIn the directions for cooking polenta, it says "add cornmeal to boiling water very slowly to avoid clumping". My mother taught me another way when I was a youngster.

 

Making Cherry Cobbler Using Dried Cherries

Making Cherry Cobbler Using Dried Cherries?You don't have to have fresh cherries to make a delicious cobbler. This is a page about making cherry cobbler using dried cherries.

 

Whipped Cream Cheese

Making Whipped Cream CheeseYou don't have to buy whipped cream cheese for your recipes. It can be made cheaper, when needed, at home. This is a page about making whipped cream cheese.

 

Freezing Chayote

Freezing ChayoteThis is a page about freezing chayote. Chayote squash can easily be frozen by following a few simple preparatory steps.

 

Frosted white cupcakes.

How Do I Prevent Cake Frosting From Melting?Your cake must be cool before you frost it so the icing does not melt. This is a page about how do I prevent cake frosting from melting?

 

Canned Corned Beef

Recipes Using Canned Corned BeefThis page contains recipes using canned corned beef. When making corned beef and cabbage, corned beef hash, or a ruben sandwich, it may be as easy as opening a can.

 

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Substituting Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Chips?I need to substitute peanut butter for 12 ounces peanut butter chips. How can I do that?

 

Spaghetti on a Fork

Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix RecipesMany of us grew up eating and cooking with Spatini or other spaghetti sauce seasoning mixes. This page contains spaghetti sauce seasoning mix recipes.

 

Gas from Beans

Reducing Gas from BeansThe complex sugars in beans contribute to the unfortunate side effect of dining on many types of beans - gas. This is a page about reducing gas from beans.

 

Growing Broccoli, Storing Broccoli, Canning Broccoli

Storing BroccoliIt is important to store broccoli correctly in order to preserve it's flavor and nutrients. This is a page about storing broccoli.

 

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Bisquick Bread SticksBisquick mix can be used for so many recipes. Try these quick, cheesy bread sticks with your soup or stew.

 

Sauerkraut in a white bowl.

Coleslaw Sauerkraut RecipeThis recipe uses store-bought coleslaw, that is then fermented into sauerkraut. If you have never made your own sauerkraut, give this easy recipe a try.

 

Small Pile of Button Mushrooms

Storing MushroomsMushrooms are notoriously difficult to store and keep fresh. Storing your mushrooms properly will keep you mushrooms fresh and ready to use for a longer period of time.

 

Jar of homemade barbecue sauce

Canning Homemade Barbecue Sauce?This is a page about canning homemade barbecue sauce. Having perfected your own special barbecue sauce, canning it would be a great way to have some on hand all of the time.

 

Pecan Marshmallow Log

Making a Pecan Marshmallow LogThis is a page about making a pecan marshmallow log.

 

potatoes

Storing PotatoesPotatoes can begin to spoil or sprout while being stored. This is a page about storing potatoes.

 

Fixing Greasy Soup

Fixing Greasy SoupThis page is about fixing greasy soup. Too much fat or butter can make a soup oily.

 

sliced Gluten Free White Bread

Gluten Free White Bread for a Bread MachineMany people are now adopting a gluten free diet and looking for recipe alternatives for their favorite products. By making this gluten free white bread in a breadmaker, it's easy too.

 

box of Lipton Onion Soup mix

Recipes Using Lipton Onion Soup MixThis page contains recipes using Lipton onion soup mix. Many different main dishes and sauces can be quickly and easily enhanced, marinated or seasoned with onion soup mix.

 

Homemade Potato Salad

How Long Will Homemade Potato Salad Keep in the Refrigerator?If stored in a fridge with a consistently cold temperature and kept well covered, many people find that homemade potato salad can last from 5 - 10 days. This is a page about, "How long will homemade potato salad keep in the refrigerator?".

 

meat nuts and eggs on a wooden table

High Protein, Low Sodium Recipes?Really restrictive diets can make it hard to have a good variety of recipes you can prepare. Here are some suggestions if you are in need of high protein, low sodium recipes.

 

Slow Cooker

Converting Recipes for a Slow CookerThis is a page about converting recipes for a slow cooker. Traditional recipes can be easily converted to preparation in your slow cooker. This is a page about converting recipes for a slow cooker.

 

Canned Salmon

Recipes Using Canned SalmonCanned salmon is the main ingredient in many delicious and easy to prepare recipes. This page contains recipes using canned salmon.

 

Melted Fudge

Fudge is Too SoftIf you have made fudge that is not setting up, you may be able to fix it. Making fudge that is too soft can be frustrating but there are some options to improve your fudge.

 

Close up of beef brisket partially sliced on a wooden cutting board

Beef Brisket RecipesWhether using a cooking bag or a roasting pan a beef brisket makes a delicious main course. This page contains beef brisket recipes.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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