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Alcohol in extracts, flavorings and oils

There are extracts for various items, such as rum and vanilla. Is there one for cognac? If not, when a recipe calls for cognac and a couple of my guests are ...

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Margarine substitutes in baking

Can soft margarine (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter) be substituted in all baking recipes? I tried it today with a very old and fool-proof cream-puff...

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How to make Hershey's Cocoa Fudge

The recipe for Hershey's Cocoa Fudge says to add vanilla and butter to the fudge, but not to stir. How do you add them if you do not stir? Just let them melt...

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Is brown condensed milk fresh?

Is Eagle Brand Milk okay to use if it's darker than normal? I just opened a can that is caramel color rather than the kind of cream color I consider normal. ...

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How to find dark sweet chocolate

What kind of chocolate serves as a replacement for dark sweet chocolate? Have made a mousse for years that takes dark sweet. Can't buy it anymore! Daughter h...

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Not using CorningWare on the stove

If I freeze creamed spinach in a CorningWare dish that is 22 years old, can I reheat it on top of the stove after it thaws?

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Difference between chutney and relish

I have a receipe for Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes that call for cranberry relish. I can only find cranberry chutney. Is that the same thing or can it be used a...

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Calculate time for multiple foods in oven

We have large family gatherings and one oven. Many of us put several things (casseroles, etc.) in the oven at the same time. It seems to take things longer t...

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What size turkey fits in a roaster oven?

I have an 8-quart roaster. What is the largest turkey I can cook with this size roaster? Can I put the turkey in a baking bag and place it directly in the ro...

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