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Size of a small package of cream cheese?

I have a recipe that calls for 2 small packages of cream cheese. I've noticed that they no longer make "small" packages. Is there anyway to find out how many...

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Storing leftovers in the refrigerator

My sister-in-law and I have a debate on the following question: When you place hot/warm leftovers in a storage container and place them in the refrigerator, ...

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Where to buy an offset, dogleg spatula

Gotta have it! – the offset spatula with the white handle that you show in What is a dog-leg, dogleg, dog leg, offset, gooseneck spatula? Can you tell me who...

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Cookies with margarine instead of butter

I like to bake for my family at Christmas, especially cookies, and cannot afford butter that is now very expensive in Canada so I will use Lactantia margarin...

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Slicing almonds at home

Here I am trying to bake a new kind of cookie and the recipe calls for sliced almonds. I have whole almonds. Is there any way I can slice them myself? Alread...

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What is a croque-monsieur?

What is your best version of the croque-monsieur? P.S. I hope you don't sell my address to anyone (especially bad cooking sites).

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What is mixed peel?

I love baking, and knowing this, my sister bought me a Christmas cookbook with fancier and lovelier recipes than what I normally do. She didn't notice that i...

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Australia takes on Ochef

Concerning your answer about "what is a stick of butter," we speak The Queen's English in South Australia. So do you think she is upside down, too? Excuse us...

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How to cut and serve a Chocolate Cake

Regarding the Chocolate Delirium Torte: I want to use this as a birthday cake. The recipe says to cut while very cold and serve plated. How would you do this...

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Thoroughly Cooking a Turducken

I am making a turducken. It calls for a cooking time of 8 hours then a rest for 1 hour. I need to split the cooking time since I am bringing it from home wit...

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How to cook rare and well-done beef

I'm planning on serving beef tenderloin for our Christmas Eve dinner. My problem is that my parents like their beef well done and everyone else likes theirs ...

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