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Substituting butter for oil

I would like to substitute melted butter for oil in a brownie recipe. Do I need to clarify the butter first? Or should I reduce the amount of liquid in the r...

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Perkins Restaurant Potato Pancakes

While on a family trip this summer we had great potato pancakes at Perkins Pancake House in Hudson, Ohio. These were thin, light in texture, tasted like real...

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Is there lowfat crème fraiche?

I have a cookbook that contains several recipes calling for low-fat crème fraîche. May I assume that if it doesn't need to be boiled, I could substitute low-...

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Chef on a Shoestring recipes

Where do I find the recipe for the dessert and salad made on a recent broadcast of Cooking on a Shoestring?

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Substitute for meringue powder

I really need help. I'm making a wedding cake for my friend and the recipe I have for the icing calls for MERINGUE POWDER. Unfortunately I cannot find this p...

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Barbecue sauces & fish dishes for a party

I'm preparing a casual rehearsal dinner barbecue for the wedding party and out of town guests when our daughter gets married later this month. Do you have an...

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Powdered Buttermilk

Also, I saw powdered buttermilk in the store. If water is added, will it tenderize bread and waffles the same as fresh buttermilk?

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Cooking with curry leaves

I have a chicken curry recipe that calls for ground curry. Can I substitute fresh curry for this?

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