Coloring Store Bought Frosting?I'm trying to make cupcakes for my son's first birthday. It's nautical themed and I'd like the cupcakes to be red velvet with cream cheese frosting. I don't have much time to make a homemade cream cheese frosting so I bought a can of it. How do I color the frosting with different shades of blue?
Peeling Soft Boiled Eggs?Is there a secret to peeling soft boiled eggs? I have no problem with the hard boiled ones. I want the soft center egg to still be hot after it is peeled, but I did ice it quickly for a minute, but the shell was stuck tight. The membrane wouldn't give at all. Any tips from you thriftyfuners?
Substitution for Red Wine in Recipe?I'm making an Italian pot roast, and it calls for dry red wine. Is there anything I can sub for that?
Frosting Won't Stay on Cupcakes?I found a homemade buttercream, it's made with confectioners sugar, real butter, vanilla, and a little heavy whipping cream. I took it to work, and a coworker grabbed one and tipped it a little when eating it and the whole wad of frosting just popped right off the top in one magnificent swirl.
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?I have small cans of potted meat, mashed potatoes, frozen mixed veggies, and Bisquick.
Preserving Cilantro in Oil?Do I wash the cilantro first when I use the olive oil method for preserving?
Closing a Round Tupperware Lid?I just bought a classic Tupperware lunch box, with a round lid. I am not able to close the lid properly. Can anyone just explain to me step by step a smoother way of closing?
Adding Color to Popped Popcorn?I have popped popcorn and would like to color it with food coloring. How do I do it?
Baking a Pound Cake?I have baked pound cake many of times, but with a bundt pan. But this time the pans are square with no hole. How do I get it to bake in the middle without drying the outside of the cake?
Egg Substitute?I am allergic to eggs. I need a substitute, please!
Which Is The Most Taste Free Cooking Fat?This might seem like a poll, but I would really like to get as many opinions as I can. I have lost count of all the cans of shortening and bottles of cooking oil I have given away because of their taste and smell.
Fixing Too Much Sugar in Sweet Potatoes?How can I fix the problem when I put too much brown sugar in my sweet potatoes? Will salt work?
Making Chili for 60 People?I am making beef chili and chicken chili for about 60 people. So how much ingredients should I buy?
Making Spaghetti for 100 People?I'm making spaphetti for 100 people. How many pounds of ground beef will I need?
Baking An Egg?When I bake an egg for breakfast in the oven in a buttered ceramic dish it scorches the bottom. What am I doing wrong?
Replacement Part for Visalia Chop Wizard?I am looking for a replacement clear base for Vidalia Chop Wizard.
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?What can I make using these ingredients?
Softening Granulated Stevia?I have a package of loose Stevia that has gone hard as a board, and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions I could try to soften it. I have never had this happen in the shaker.
Cooking Veggies in Ziploc Bags in Crock Pot?My children despise certain veggies. Can you cook different veggies inside your crock pot in Ziploc type bags? For instance, when making veggie beef soup could I put the kernel corn in a quart bag with small holes pierced in the bag and place inside the crock pot with all other ingredients?
Runny Fudge?My son helped me make a batch of fudge. I told him to melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave. I then put ten marshmallows and two cups of sugar in a heavy skillet and asked him to open a can of evaporated milk and add half of a large can. He put in the entire can and the fudge is runny.
Substituting Marshmallows for Marshmallow Creme?How many cups of marshmallows would it take to substitute for 2 heaping tablespoons of marshmallow creme?
Keeping Turkey Hot and Juicy After Cooking?If there was a product for keeping a cooked turkey hot and juicy for up to 3 hours after cooking? I would be interested in hearing about it.
Potato Flakes to Thicken Deviled Eggs?I read the comment about thickening deviled eggs with potato flakes. I only have butter
Softening Hard Powder Drink Mix?I have some powdered lemonade that is hard. Is there a way to get rid of the hardness?
Fudge Not Setting Up?I made fudge, but it will not set. What can I do to save it?
Making Zucchini Bread with Frozen Zucchini?If my recipe for zucchini bread calls for 3 cups of zucchini how much frozen zucchini should I use?
Spaghetti with Hamburger for 65 People?How much ground beef will I need to make a pot of spaghetti for 65 people?
Problems Making a Box Cake?When I bake a box cake it comes out moist, but when you cut it, it turns all crumbly. You get maybe 1/2 slice and the rest is crumbs.
Hamburger and Spaghetti for 25 People?How much hamburger do I need to feed 25 people spaghetti?
Soup to Serve With Quiche?I am having a few people over tomorrow night for a dinner party and I am not sure what to serve with my quiche. I am planning on serving a tomato and goat cheese quiche, sided with boiled small yellow potatoes, a fresh green salad, and some nice white wine. I need to decide on a soup.
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce for 120 People?I'm preparing to make spaghetti for 120 people. I need to know how many pounds of hamburger meat to use. I'm not making meatballs; I want it as a meat in my sauce.
Chicken and Noodles for 35 People?How do I prepare chicken and noodles for a group of 35?
Cooking Dry Large Lima Beans?I have a pound bag of large lima beans. We have always used the seasoned canned ones. I would really like to cook my own dry beans. I don't know how to season them. Could someone help me please? They are good over rice, beans and soup that has seasoning. How do you season them?
Cooking Canned Biscuits in Microwave?Can canned biscuits be cooked in the microwave?
Hash Brown and Ham Casserole for 150?How do I calculate the ingredients for making a ham and hash brown casserole for 150 people?
Batter Sticks to Fluted Bundt Muffin Pan?I have a NordicWare fluted bundt muffin pan; and it sticks so badly it tear sthe muffins up when trying to get them out. I know I can use the baking cups, but then I don't get the pretty formation of the pan's muffins. I tried spraying with Pam the last time I used it, but it is as if I used nothing. I
Getting Rid of the Rust on Cut Lettuce?I worked in a small deli for a few years, about 1970. They had a solution, that sliced lettuce that had rust on the cut edges was soaked in and it removed almost all the rust. Anyone know or heard what this solution could be?
Making Coffee in a Drip Machine?I have a 12 cup drip coffee maker. I buy Maxwell House coffee and it comes with a scoop. How many do I need for 12 cups?
Making Meatloaf?Can I omit the egg in meatloaf or do I need a substitute?
Storing Strawberry Freezer Jam?We have freezer strawberry jam that we are traveling with - 206 four ounce jars. They are currently frozen. We are leaving Tuesday and we are giving them away on Saturday. Can we just keep them in a cooler until we give them out or do we need to keep them cool?
1980s and 90s Weight Watcher Books?I am trying to locate the old Weight Watches books from the 1980s/1990.
Substituting Condensed Milk for Whole Milk?So how much sweet condensed milk does it take to substitute whole milk?
Shelf Life of Lemon Curd?How long can you keep homemade lemon curd jam?
Replacement Dish for Chop Wizard?Where can I get a plastic replacement dish for my Chop Wizard and what is the cost? I have broken 3.
Using a HB-b101 Bread Machine?I bought a used HB-b101 bread machine. The measuring cup is missing. What are the equivalents?
Using Frozen Bananas?I prefer not to defrost more then the recipe requires, so I am wondering how many frozen bananas equal a half cup of thawed bananas mashed?
Macaroni Salad Too Salty?How do you neutralize the salt in macaroni salad?
Measuring Pretzels for Recipe?The recipe calls for 2 cups pretzel rods, crushed. I want to use pretzel sticks or other forms of pretzels I have on hand. How do I substitute?
Making Chicken Noodle Soup for 60 People?How much chicken and how many pounds of noodles should I buy for making soup for a crowd of around 60 people?
Buying Meat for Graduation Nacho Bar?How much ground beef do I need for nachos for 300 people?
Crust Hard on Bread Machine Loaf?What am I doing wrong? Why is the crust so hard?
Substituting Marshmallow Cream for Marshmallows?I'm always making half a recipe, so how many cups do I need for half a 10 oz bag of miniature marshmallows?
Weight Watchers' Quick Start Food Planner?I am looking for the quick start meal planner sheet, not the diet plan but the sheet where you check off the allowed amount of water, breads, proteins, fats, milk, etc. per day? It gave us room/space to write in the food items eaten for each meal.
Using Evaporated Milk in a Recipe?If recipie calls for evaporated milk, do I dilute it with water?
Softening Granulated Sugar?I have two 5 pound bags of white granulated sugar that is very hard. How can I soften it for use?
Loaf Size for Welbilt ABM300 Bread Machine?What size loaf does this machine make? 1 lb or 1 1/2 lb?
Canned Chili Too Spicy Hot?How do I tone down canned spicy hot chili? I didn't realize I had bought hot spicy canned chili and now I'm stuck with all these cans of chili that I can't eat due to stomach problems I have.
Using Salt and Butter When Cooking?What is the difference between and also the difference when using in a recipe, between kosher salt, sea salt, regular "house" salt, and there is another kind referred to I just can't recall. Also what is the difference in using regular butter and unsalted butter in a recipe.
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?What can I make with barley and cream of mushroom soup?
Parching Corn?My mother made parched corn with popcorn. Where do I buy corn on the cob (she shucked it off cob)?
Baking Meatloaf in Silicone Pan?Do I have to use cooking spray on silicone bake pans before I bake a meatloaf?
Baking in an Electric Skillet?Can you cook brownies in an electric skillet?
Gritty Fudge?I have read many of the posts, but have a few questions. Mine seems fine until I remove it from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Suddenly it becomes sandy/gritty and I have to try and save it.
Using Canned Peach Pie Filling?I opened a 21 oz can of peach pie filling by mistake to make an ambrosia fruit salad. I put the opened canned peaches in a plastic container. It has been in the refridgerator about 2-3 weeks. Is it still safe to use? I would like to bake a cake or pie with it.
Muffins Stick to the Paper?Why do my bran muffins stick to the paper?
Making Shredded Chicken for 240?How many pounds of shredded chicken would I need for a group of 240 women? It will be seasoned, cooked in crockpots, and shredded to go over tortilla chips with toppings as a salad. I have a recipe that calls for cooking 3 lbs of chicken so determining the amount needed determines how many batches to make.
Microwaving CorningWare Lids?Can I use the plastic lids that come with CorningWare casseroles in the microwave?
Best Frosting for Decorating Cupcakes?I want to learn to decorate cupcakes. Can I use store bought frosting instead of homemade. Seems like in all the videos I've watched, they are using homemade.
Spreading Brown Sugar?What do I use to spread brown sugar evenly?
Making Biscuits With Dry Milk?Can I make biscuits with reconstituted non-fat dry milk?
Corn Syrup Substitute?Is Karo another name for corn syrup?
Fixing Runny Fudge?For the first time I made Jack Daniels fudge yesterday. It has been in the fridge for 24 hours and not set. When the mixture was in the pan it got to the boiling point and was hot enough, so I put marshmallows in. It had hardened on top, but is gooey underneath.
Using Frozen Peas & Carrots?Can you eat frozen peas and carrots raw when you get them from store?
Weight Watchers 1990's Diet?I am looking for a complete diet from the 1990s. I did the diet in 1992 with great results, but cannot find my plan. Can anyone help?
Heating Frozen Previously Baked Pies?After you take your frozen already baked pie from the freezer, at what temperature do you warm it and for how long? And if you don't bake it first, at what temp and for how long do you bake a frozen pie?
Using Food That Froze in Fridge?What can I do with fruit, etc. frozen in my fridge?
Substituting Evaporated Milk for Whole Milk?How much evaporated milk equals 2/3 cup of whole milk?
Measuring Marshmallow Creme?1 pint of marshmallow creme equals how many cups?
Seedless Substitute for Tomatoes in Recipes?My mom has a condition that doesn't allow her to eat anything that is a nut or has a seed. She loves tomatoes. I want to make dishes that she can eat. Can I use something like a tomato sauce instead safely for her? And may I please have other recommendations from readers?
Making Cranberry Orange Bread?I have 3 questions. Do you have to use baking powder when using self-rising flour? Can you use dried cranberries instead of fresh/frozen? Can you use 1/4 cup vegetable oil instead of butter?
Rycraft Cookie Stamps?What is the best way to care for Rycraft ceramic cookie stamps?
Making a Pecan Pie?How do I use a store bought pie crust for my pecan pies, and make it so they do not stick or get too brown on top?
Caring for Rycraft Cookie Stamps?What is the best way to care for Rycraft ceramic cookie stamps?
Using a Turkey Bag in Electric Roaster Oven?Can I cook a turkey breast in a turkey bag in an electric roaster oven?
Making Hot Chocolate?I'm making hot chocolate with milk and melted chocolate, and a few other ingredients. Does anyone know, if I make it ahead of time can it be reheated without separating?
Fudge Did Not Set Up?My fudge is soft, what can I do?
Changing a Veggie Lasagna?Can you add meat to an already prepared veggie lasagna?
Storing Ricotta Cheese Anise Cookies?I just made ricotta cheese anise cookies. I cooled them for 4 hours and put them in food saver bags, but they still seemed a little moist. Should I freeze them or will they stay fresh for three days till Christmas eve? They are not frosted yet they are sealed in the food saver bags.
Making Dinner Rolls from Dry Restaurant Mix?I recently purchased a ten pound dinner roll mix. from a local freight retailer. The use by date has not expired. My problem is I don't know how to use the mix. What do I use to prepare the rolls, yeast, water, eggs?
Mixing Instructions for Hitachi Bread Machine?What are the mixing instructions according to the use and care manual for Hitachi HB-B102?
Fudge Did Not Set Up?When making a white fudge I put in too much evaporated milk (didn't read carefully) and now it is too loose. Can I do anything to save it? I thought about layering it with brownie mix and baking.
Side Dishes to Serve With Quiche?What are some good side dishes for quiche served as brunch?
Reheating a Frozen Pumpkin Pie?I was wondering if it is a good idea to warm a pumpkin pie in the oven after it has been frozen and thawed in the fridge? Perhaps on low temp?
Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?How many tablespoons are in one stick of butter?
Substitute for Rose Wine?What can I use for a substitute?
Making Boxed Cake Moist?What can I put in my box cake mix to make it more moist?
Foodsaver Not Sucking Air Out of Bag?When we set up and turn on the machine it does not suck the air out of the bag. It sounds like it is sucking, but bag is not deflating.
Substituting Marshmallow Crème for Marshmallow?How many marshmallows or how many grams of marshmallows would make 7 ounces of marshmallow crème?
Soft Fudge?Can I throw soft fudge into the oven to get it all to set?
Using a Frozen Pie Crust With Expired Date?Today is Dec.1, 2014. I have a few frozen pie crusts in the original package. The date stamped on the packages is September 2012. Can I still use them?
Using Muffin Pans Without Paper Liners?This recipe tells you to use paper liners in the muffin pan. Please explain what you would need to do if you did not have the paper liners in the pan.
Substituting Brown Sugar?Can you use brown sugar instead of white?
Making a Pecan Pie?I made two pecan pies and the syrup went under the crust while baking, can you tell me what I did wrong? I did prick the crust with fork before pouring the syrup mix. Thank you. I don't have a picture, we ate it any way.
Cooking a Turkey in a Foreman Rotisserie?How long should we cook a turkey in our George Foreman Jr rotisserie?
Measuring Butter?How much is 2 tablespoons in a stick of butter?
Cooking a Turkey in an Electric Roaster?Do I have to add water to the outer roaster pot to cook the turkey?
Making Salsa with Frozen Tomatos?I am putting them in the microwave for hot salsa; will they spoil?
Food Sticks to Foreman Grilling Plates?When making toasted sandwiches the top slice of bread sticks to the grilling machine plates. How do I avoid this?
Using Fresh Pumpkins Frozen in the Field?Can you eat pumpkin that has been frozen in the field and brought home to make pies?
Cooking a Turkey Breast in a Bag?Can you cook a 10 lb turkey breast (bone out) in a turkey bag in an Oster turkey roaster or do you have to take it out of the bag it came in?
New Coffee Maker Leaves Film on Brewed Coffee?We just bought a cheap coffee maker like always and after it's brewed there is a film on top of the coffee right away, not after letting it sit. I use filtered water. What am I doing wrong?
Making Iced Tea in a Plastic Pitcher?Does tea in a plastic pitcher really leach plastic into the drink? I have a lovely Lucite double wall plastic pitcher that I use and would hate to swtich to a heavy glass one.
Boxed Cake Mix Failed to Rise?I used a white cake mix and followed all directions to the 'T.' It would not rise. I then bought a yellow cake mix and it would not rise. Why oh why? I bought them at the same store. Could they be old? I have been using cake mixes for 30 years and never had this problem.
Using Frozen Pumpkins?I have some pumpkins that froze outdoors. Can I still cook them and freeze them?
