Adding Fennel to Spaghetti Sauce?Have you ever heard of adding fennel seed to your homemade spaghetti sauce? Is it any good?
Cooking Chicken Legs on a Gas Grill?I make chicken drumsticks on the outdoor gas grill. First I boil it in water until its done, and then I spray the racks well on my outdoor gas grill with PAM and heat the grill. The problem I am having is, when I put the chicken on the grill and turn the drumsticks to brown the other side, the chicken sticks to the grill rack.
What Frozen Turkey Do You Like?What frozen turkey do you like? I usually buy a frozen turkey for the holidays, both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I usually buy an off brand.
Making Ham and Cabbage?I love ham and cabbage. I was wondering, when you make ham and cabbage, do you take most of the fat off of the ham before adding the cabbage? I baked a smoked ham, shank end. It is so full of fat that I was wondering if I should remove most of the fat before putting the leftover bone with meat into the pot of water. I would think the fat would all mix in with the cabbage. Thanks.
Adding Beef Broth to Spaghetti Sauce?Has anyone ever added a can of beef broth as one of the ingredients when making homemade italian spaghetti sauce? I saw a couple recipes that included beef broth as part of the recipe.
Attracting Eastern Bluebirds?Does anyone have any hints on attracting eastern bluebirds to the yard? They are the prettiest birds, but are seldom seen in the area where I live.
Where Do You Get Senior Discounts?I was surprised to learn of some business's that give senior citizens discounts. Quite often, all you need to do is ask. I only know of a couple though, does anyone want to share with me where they usually get senior citizens discounts?
Should I Saute Onions for Spaghetti Sauce?I was wondering how important it is to saute cut up onion before adding the onion to spaghetti sauce? Someone told me that she just peels a whole onion and drops it whole into the sauce without sauteeing it. I have never heard of doing it that way. Has anyone ever tried it this way, and which way do you think would be best?
Cake With Too Much Brown Sugar?I made a mistake and added 2 cups of brown sugar to a loaf cake recipe. it should have been only 1 cup. The cake was a Poor Man's Cake, made with raisins, shortening, flour and spices, etc. I gave it as a gift (not realizing the mistake until later). Will extra brown sugar change the consistency or change the cake in any way, other than just making it sweeter?
Medigap or Medicare Advantage?I recently requested info about Medicare supplemental plans. Thanks for the replies I received so far. However, I am still wondering if anyone can explain something called Medicare Advantage plans, and how they work?
Grilled Barbecued Spareribs?If anyone has a recipe for barbecued spareribs, i would love to have it. If it isn't too much trouble can you tell me all steps involved, as I am not very experienced with chicken or ribs. I usually just cooks burgers and hot dogs.
Giving Money as a Wedding Gift?I haven't been to a wedding in several years. Does anyone know what amount that most people give as a monetary gift?
Candles With Strong Fragrances?I recently bought yankee jar candles. I was so disappointed. I used a candle warmer, and there was not much fragrance at all. Maybe it was the fragrance i chose, but for what they cost, you would think they would all have a strong fragrance. Any suggestions on stronger fragrances?
Leaving Fat in Chicken Broth?My recipe for making chicken broth says to refrigerate the broth and then to remove the fat from the top of the broth when the fat has hardened from being in the refrigerator.
Caring for Enamel Pans?I went to a yard sale and got a frying pan. It looked brand new, but it was from the 1970's. It is harvest gold outside and on the bottom, with a white interior.
Adapting a BBQ Rib Recipe for Chicken?Adapting a BBQ Rib Recipe for Chicken I have a recipe that says to cook ribs in 2 bottles of barbecue sauce and then cover the ribs the rest of the way with water and bring to a boil, then simmer till done. Then put the ribs on the outdoor gas grill and turn and baste for 20 minutes till brown. I did this and it was delicious. I wonder if chicken could be cooked the same way?
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe?Does anyone have a really good homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that they would like to share. Could you also include the amounts used of everything (including spices or herbs), and how much sauce it makes?
Tips for Using a Candle Warmer?I like to use yankee candles but some of them are either very strong, or don't have much of a scent at all. i would like something that has a nice smell, that I could use on my candlewarmer and leave on all day. Some get too strong smelling, and I can only stand them for a short time. Others don't have enough of a fragrance. Does anyone have any suggestions on what frangrances might be good to try?
What are "Fashion Earrings"?I had my ears pierced a few months ago and will be purchasing earrings. I was wondering what the term "fashion earrings" means? Are these made by designers, or does it mean what is in fashion today? I will not be buying expensive earrings, any suggestions on where to buy?
Doubling a Baking Recipe?I have a recipe for a loaf cake, using raisins, brown sugar, etc. It gives the ingredients for 1 loaf, I want to make 2 loaves but I am not sure if it would come out right if I doubled everything in the recipe.
Recipe for Pork Roast?Does anyone have a recipe for roast pork. I like it crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside. Mine always comes out sort of dry.
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage?Years ago, i had a recipe for Baked Rigatoni with Sausage. I am not sure if it was on the back of a jar of sauce or where I got the recipe. It was very easy to prepare using a jar of spaghetti sauce. I cannot locate the recipe. Does anyone have a recipe like this?
Tomato Puree vs. Tomato Sauce?I am going to make spaghetti sauce. I use tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. I want to also add either a can of tomato puree, or a can of tomato sauce. What do you think might result in a better tasting sauce? I will also add my normal seasonings.
Recipe for Sticky Buns Using Rich's Roll Dough?I used to have a recipe years ago for making Sticky Buns using Rich's Roll Dough.
How long does it take for a request to be posted?I was wondering how long it takes before a question is posted? I submitted a question and it hasn't been posted yet.
Hydrangea Bush with Flowers Turning Brown?I have a hydrangea bush and the flowers on it are beginning to turn a brownish color. I know you aren't supposed to cut the branches because the plant won't bloom the following year. I am wondering though, should i cut off the dead looking "flowers" or just leave them alone?
