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Roast Chicken

Cooking a Turkey in an Electric Roaster Oven

Glass Top Stove

Using Cast Iron Pan on Glass Top Stoves

Softening Granulated Sugar

Softening Granulated Sugar

Moldy bread.

Preventing Mold on Bread

Two brown eggs, one peeled part way, on white background.

Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

Restoring Crystallized Honey

Restoring Crystallized Honey

Stick of Butter

How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?

Spinach Quiche

Side Dishes That Go With Quiche

homemade soup

Removing Excess Fat From Soup

jug of milk

Substitutions for Milk

A perfectly cooked beef roast on a cutting board.

How to Cook a Frozen Roast

Nu-Wave Temperature Conversions

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opening microwave

Cooking Canned Biscuits in the...

Vadalia Chop Wizard

Replacement Parts for the Vadalia Chop Wizard

Gloved Hand Holding Mug of Hot Chocolate

Making Hot Chocolate for a Large Group Inexpensively

Marshmallows

Substituting Marshmallows and...

Large Tray of Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and Crackers for a Large Group

Zucchini

Using Frozen Zucchini

Roast and vegetables in crockpot.

Using A Slow Cooker (Crockpot)

Making Fudge

Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set

Kabobs for a Large Group

Calculating Ingredients When Feeding Large...

Wilton's Candy Melts - What to do with them?

Chocolate fudge with nuts on a white plate on red plaid tablecloth.

Preventing Grainy Fudge

Mashed potatoes with melting butter on top.

Fixing Runny Mashed Potatoes

Man cleaning the oven.

Calibrating an Electric Oven

Whipped Cream Cheese

Making Whipped Cream Cheese

A container of moldy cheddar cheese.

Preventing Mold on Cheese

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Making Flavored Coffee

Making Flavored Coffee

Leftover Biscuits

Uses for Leftover Biscuits

Honey Substitute for Corn Syrup

Substitutes For Corn Syrup

Evaporated Milk

Substitutions for Milk in Recipes

Mashed Potatoes for 40 People

Substituting Half and Half for Milk in Recipes

Substituting Half and Half for Milk in Recipes

Meatloaf with several slices ready to be served

Substitution for Eggs in Meatloaf

Using Silicone Bakeware

Using Silicone Bakeware

Fettucine Alfredo

Substitutes for Tomatoes in Recipes

chicken broth

Substituting Bouillon Cubes with Bouillon Granules

Open can of tuna.

Draining Canned Tuna

Frozen Raw Potatoes

Using Accidentally Frozen Raw Potatoes

Foodsaver on Kitchen Counter

Foodsaver Tips and Tricks

What Is Sweet Milk?

Food for a Large Group

Preparing Food for a Large Group

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A woman tasting her homemade soup.

Remedies For Burnt Soup

Make Your Own 2% Milk At Home

salt shaker

Keeping Salt from Clumping in the Shaker

Peeling Potatoes

Peeling Potatoes

A sugar mill making powdered sugar.

How to Make Confectioners...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making Cookies on an Electric Griddle

Uncooked Macaroni

Converting Dry Macaroni Measurements

Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Hands holding potatoes, fresh from the garden.

Converting Two Pounds of Potatoes to Cups

Making Coffee Tips and Tricks

Chicken on a Stick

Making Chicken on a Stick for a Large Crowd

granulated and cube sugar

Fixing A Recipe with Too Much Sugar

Where Can I Find A Round Rubber Jar Opener

pan for oil frying

Disposing of Cooking Oil and Grease

Turkey dinner on a plate.

Keeping Turkey Hot and Juicy After Cooking

Cooked Pork Loin

Cooking a Frozen Boneless Pork Loin

Homemade Gravy

Thickening Homemade Gravy

Yeast for Baking

Buying and Using Yeast for Baking

Shelling Nuts

Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons

Chicken Salad

Freezing Chicken Salad

A photo of deliscous lasanga.

Lasagna Tips and Tricks

Turbo Oven

Using a Turbo Oven

Spicy Soup With Peppers

Fixing Soup With Too Much Pepper

Refrigerator Door Left Open

Man Washing Hands

Removing Food Odors from Hands

Spreadable Cream Cheese in a Wooden Bowl

Making Spreadable Cream Cheese

Two different types of yeast on a cutting board.

How Much Yeast is in a Packet

Using Small Marshmallows Instead of Large in a Recipe

Leftover Cookies

Using Leftover Cookies

How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt?

Can I Replace Shortening With Cooking Oil?

Salad

Salad Ideas for Large Groups

1980's Weight Watchers Plans

1980's Weight Watchers Plans

Christmas cookies made with a cookie press.

Using a Cookie Press

Silver Bars

Using 99.9% Silver to Keep Milk and Water Fresh

Vanilla Beans

Storing Vanilla Beans

Turkey in Crockpot

Cooking Frozen Turkey in a Crockpot

What is Converted Rice?

A cup of cocoa surrounded by cocoa powder.

Finding the Expiration Date of Hershey's Cocoa

A chunk of stuck together ice cubes.

Keeping Ice Cubes from Sticking

Measuring Oil as a Substitute for Shortening

English Version of Graham Crackers

butter on cutting board

Substitutes for Butter in Recipes

Cornstarch

Substitute for Cornstarch in the UK

Using Pancake Mix Instead of Bisquick

grated cheese

Storing Grated Cheese

A bowl of homemade chili.

Fixing Chili With Too Much Salt

Tenderizing a pork chop.

Tenderizing Meat

Blue Toaster Oven

Using A Toaster Oven

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

Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plans

Microwave

Microwave Cooking Tips

Raw Hamburger

Amount of Hamburger Needed for 100 People

Be Aware Where Your Christmas Goodies Are Manufactured

Frozen Veggies

Thawing Frozen Veggies

Cooking Salt Pork

Cooking Salt Pork

Fixing Salsa That is Too Vinegary

Fixing Salsa That is Too Vinegary

Substitute Marshmallow Cream in Rice Krispy Treats

Substitute Marshmallow Cream in Rice Krispy Treats

Beef Roast

Cooking a Roast

Sliced Grapefruit

Selecting Good Grapefruit

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Couple being served a Salad

Eating Healthy While Eating OutThis is a guide about eating healthy while eating out. Eating a healthy meal when eating out is possible as long as you know what to look for. By knowing which things to avoid you will be able to make better choices for a nutritious meal.

Many Types of Meat on a BBQ

Planning a BBQ for 100 PeopleWhen planning a BBQ for a large group you will need to decide on your menu, including drinks, snacks, dessert, etc. Then estimate the amount of food in each category needed to feed your crowd. This is a guide about planning a BBQ for 100 people.

Food in Freezer Bags

Freezer Tips and TricksThis guide contains freezer tips and tricks. There are a few things to know about storing food with this appliance, that will help you enjoy your frozen food.

Vegatables being washed in a sink.

Homemade Vegetable Wash RecipesThis page contains homemade vegetable wash recipes. It is important to wash your vegetables and remove any pesticides and dirt form their skin. Making your own vegetable wash is simple and affordable.

How to Make Sushi Cakes - serving tray with sushi cakes and condiments

How to Make Sushi CakesYou don't have to be a professional baker to make professional looking decorative cakes. I made these sushi cakes using regular cake batter, frosting, and candies you can find at any shop. It cost me 1/10th of the price that I would have paid had I ordered them from a custom bakery and they were absolutely delicious!

Leftovers stored in clear containers with lids.

Using Up Leftovers After an EventAfter large party or event like a potluck, there are often lots of leftovers to be eaten and used up. This is a guide about using up leftovers after an event.

Videos

Ombre Smash Cake

Ombré Smash CakeHere is the perfect smash cake for a first birthday, in a beautiful ombré design. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Make Ramen in a Bowl

Make Ramen in a BowlHere is a great tip for making ramen easier and with less mess.

Easy Way to Shuck Corn

Easy Way to Shuck CornThis quick and easy tip will make shucking corn so much easier.

Cleaning and Storing Romaine Hearts

Cleaning and Storing Romaine HeartsHearts of romaine lettuce are a favorite for salads. If they are cleaned and stored properly, they can last a long time. Learn how in this short video.

Mess-Free Kabob Assembly

Mess-Free Kabob AssemblyThis is a great tip to use when you are putting together Kebabs.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

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Blanched broccoli, ready for adding to a meal.

Partially Cook Veggies BeforehandBefore I use many of my vegetables in recipes like pan-fried or oven roasted sides, I will parboil or blanch them. This helps me out in many ways. Precooking will cut down the amount of oil I use altogether by a lot, saving on calories and money.

An InstantPot inside a recycled cardboard box.

Transporting Food SafelyIt's the holiday season! A lot of us are probably doing some cooking and then transporting the foods to our family or friends homes.

Herbs being pulled through a grater to separate the leaves from the stem.

Pull Herbs Through GraterThis is a fast way to separate herb leaves from their stems. Poke the bottom end of the fresh herb stem in a hole on a grater, then pull on the stem. The herb leaves will be saved on top, while the stems gather on the work surface. Use the smaller grater holes for smaller stems. This is great for fresh herbs like parsley that are time consuming to separate.

Jar of honey next to pieces of honeycomb

Honey Tips and TricksHoney is a tasty alternative to sugar for sweetening tea, baking, and more. Here are some helpful tips for buying, storing, and using honey.

Tea in a white teacup.

Making Great TeaMy parents worked in the tea industry way before I was around, so I trust them more than any other source when it comes to making great tea. My father is of Persian descent, my mother of Japanese, and we come from England. These regions are all culturally very heavily tea-based, so my tips here will cover more than just black tea.

Regrowing Food ScrapsI have regrown green onions and celery roots in my kitchen to provide extra seasonings. Simply put the cut off root in a shallow bowl of water (enough water to submerge the root area, but the top should be left out in the air) and set on the windowsill.

Questions

Reheating a Frozen Casserole in a CrockpotCan a frozen breakfast casserole for 10 be reheated in crock pot. If so, how many hours? The meat is cooked.

Adding More Potatoes to a Cheesy Potato CasseroleI'm truly loving all the info on this site! I made cheesy potatoes and I'm sure I can add more potatoes to correct it, but how do I cook the sliced potatoes to add to an already cooked dish?

Using Frozen Zucchini for BakingIf you freeze 2 cups of zucchini, is it still considered 2 cups after thawing when using it to bake bread due to the shrinkage in size?

How Do You Season A Baking Stone?I have a very nice, large (14 inch), round baking stone. It looks like pink fired terra cotta. (no pic this time). I've used it a few times for baking biscuits and crescent rolls and it works fine. And of course, it would be perfect for a large pizza.

Making Toast for a CrowdHow do I make toast or English muffins for a bunch at a brunch?

Using a Slow Cooker Liner in the OvenI want to make candied yams in my crockpot, using a liner. But I will need to toast the marshmallows on top in the oven. Is it okay to do this with a liner for the crockpot?

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