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Finding Real Beau Monde Seasoning

I am unable to find beau monde seasoning in the spice section of the supermarket anymore. I used to use it in a wonderful chicken & artichoke salad I mad...

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Trusting your judgment with frozen eggs

My kids accidentally froze an 18-pack of fresh eggs in the shell. Can these be eaten or used at all? I would hate to have to throw away the entire batch of e...

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Keeping plastic wrap from melting on food

My neighbor (a certified dietician) told me she uses Saran Wrap to cover a roast while baking, to make it tender and moist. She said the Saran Wrap melts wit...

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How much water is in watermelon?

Not really a question – in the article about freezing watermelon it is mentioned that watermelon fruit is 138 percent water. I do not see how this is possible.

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Cooking with frozen vegetables

I'll admit, I'm a lazy cook, and my knife skills make me a danger to myself and everyone in the neighborhood. I've been using the chopped garlic and roasted ...

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What is a palette knife in the kitchen?

I have come across a recipe for Currant Squares that says to mix grated butter into sifted flour and salt with a palette knife. What is a palette knife?

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Difference between poultry and chicken

What's the difference between poultry and chicken? Because every time I say poultry instead of chicken they ask me why?, and I really don't know the answer t...

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Where to buy veal stock?

I've asked this site "where to buy veal stock," and I get no relevant answers. Can you tell me where to buy it?

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What is full cream milk?

What is considered full-cream milk? I don't know if they mean whole milk, evaporated milk, half and half, light cream, heavy cream, or what. This is a recipe...

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The hunt for duck soup with vegetables

I have 2 duck carcasses left over from Christmas dinner, which I froze. I have found recipes to make duck stock so I will try that. But I can't find an inter...

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What is clear vanilla extract?

I have a recipe for chocolate buttercream icing that calls for clear vanilla extract. What is clear vanilla extract and how is it different from regular vani...

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How to candy nuts

What is the best (and easiest, I hope) way to make candied almonds? I have a recipe for a salad that calls for them, but each time I tried to make the almond...

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