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Baking with applesauce instead of oil

Can I substitute applesauce instead of oil when baking cookies? My recipe calls for 1 cup of oil, but I would like to make a recipe with fewer calories.

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What are tannins?

I drink Rooibos tea, which is an herbal tea made in South Africa - it is caffeine-free. Rooibos and other teas apparently contain tannins. What are tannins? ...

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Is a banana an herb?

I know that a tomato is a fruit, not a veggie. I know that a platypus is not a duck. I didn't know that a banana is an herb. Is it true? I heard it on Emeril.

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Why brining with salt doesn't dry out foods

Can you please explain to me why when you add salt to food it draws the moisture out, yet when you brine something in salt it causes the food to hold or reta...

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Are coddled eggs safe?

Is there still a risk in eating coddled eggs? Will coddled eggs work in royal icing safely?

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Preserving watermelon/watermelon pickles

I need to preserve watermelons so they can be used in science demonstrations. The melons do not have to be preserved for eating. We are just trying to purcha...

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Egg-white safety

Once egg whites have been whisked, do they need to be cooked or can they be chilled and eaten safely?

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What is Sauce Diable?

I have a recipe for French onion soup that calls for 1 T of sauce diable; what is that?

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Safety: calves' brains & BSE

I have served calves’ brains several times and I do enjoy them, but have had a nagging feeling of worry about BSE. Is this a valid worry or not in this country?

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Storing leftovers

I'm single and concerned with leftovers spoiling. Is there a site that states safe times that food can be kept?

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