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Flavoring cheesecakes

Can I substitute amaretto for vanilla extract in a cheesecake recipe?

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Finding clay pots for clay-pot cooking

Where can I get information about purchasing supplies for clay pot cooking? A Web site would be helpful. I can find many recipes but not the clay pot cookware.

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Scientific explanation for cooking time

Can you give me a scientific explanation of why the larger the cookie the longer it takes to bake (the dough, oven temperature, pan, and shape of the cookie ...

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Cleaning countertops and cutting boards

I have a kitchen counter that has a slide out wooden cutting board. I find that if I place that on the counter and attempt to knead dough on it, it slides ar...

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Shelf-life of oil for frying

We do a fish fry at our church every Friday during the season of Lent. Fish and French fries are fried in peanut oil. The man in charge of the event wants to...

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What is chocolate bark?

What is bark coating and where can I buy it? I'm trying to make chocolate-covered pretzels, which calls for chocolate bark coating to be melted in the microw...

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Volume of an American measuring cup

Being English, I have no idea how big an American cup is! Is it closer in volume to my teacup or my coffee cup, or am I way out?

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What is salad oil?

My recipe calls for 1/4 cup salad oil. Can I use another oil instead?

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Substitute: self-rising for plain flour

I only have self-rising flour. Do I just reverse the for using all-purpose flour when self-rising is required? (By the way, when making turkey pot pie with B...

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Difference between citrus oil & extract

What is the difference between citrus oils and citrus extracts? Are they the same thing? Can I use citrus extract in place of citrus oil in a recipe?

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Broccoli-Cheese Pie recipe

Once upon a time I had a recipe for broccoli pie. This recipe may have been in a Southern Living magazine in the '60s but I have checked their annuals in eve...

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Beef tenderloin portion size

I am cooking a beef tenderloin for my Christmas meal. How much meat should I plan per person? There will be 12 adults.

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Canning & preserving with a pressure canner

I am interested in canning some of the bounty from my garden (tomatoes, green peppers, onions, etc.). I have found several recipes for canning but do not hav...

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How to make raclette

I'm looking for a certain product. Its use is similar to a fondue cooker except that you use little frying pans and the food is cooked from the top and botto...

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Troubleshooting homemade pasta

I am having trouble making noodles. I made them for years and they were fine. Now when I make them, they are tough. I do not use a machine. I do knead them a...

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