How do I determine how much orange oil to use in place of grated orange peel? What would the ratio be?
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How do I determine how much orange oil to use in place of grated orange peel? What would the ratio be?
If a recipe calls for rum, can rum flavoring be used in place of the rum, and, if so, what is the amount ratio? For example, if 1/2-cup of rum is needed, how...
Can unsweetened chocolate be substituted for semi-sweet chocolate in a cookie recipe?
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I will be developing a cookbook for a small country inn over the next year or so and was wondering if you knew of any materials out there that would give som...
How does goose compare to turkey, as far as taste is concerned? Do you know a good goose recipe for the holidays?
How long can you keep a 15 lb. turkey in the freezer?
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Does sage become poisonous if frozen? I will be adding it to ground sausage, and then freezing it.
As a vegetarian, I don’t use gelatin. But I don’t know what to substitute when I run across it in a recipe.
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's the best way to store fresh ginger? I tried freezing it and it was waterlogged when it defrosted.
What is the best way to preserve fresh ginger?
What is the best way to store fresh ginger root, and how long does it keep?
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Are sugar, brown sugar, honey and maple syrup (the real thing) interchangeable in recipes? For example, could you put honey instead of sugar in a recipe that...
How long do I cook frozen fish sticks and at what temperature?
Is a leek an onion?
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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? ...
HELP! What is apricot nectar? Is it the same thing as apricot preserves? I have a sweet potato and apple recipe that calls for apricot nectar, but I have no ...
I found a recipe for Pears Poire William, and I have no idea what Poire William is. Can you help me?
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I live in central Wisconsin and dream of fresh seafood - clams, mussels, soft shell crabs, crawfish, all of which we just don't have available in the small ...
How do you bake sole? What do you put on it (spices, etc.)?
I found a recipe for Dover Sole that calls for cornichons and goujons. Could you please explain what these are? I think the goujons may refer to pieces of Do...
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Where did Parker House Rolls originate? I am in a class that is asking this question, and I figure that you will know the answer!
What is the definition of a blini, and what origin are they?
Can you give me one Bulgarian pie recipe?
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I’m looking for suggestions to paint chocolate hearts on a cake plate.
Where did Parker House Rolls originate? I am in a class that is asking this question, and I figure that you will know the answer!
What is the definition of a blini, and what origin are they?
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If you have two hams, both of differing weights, and the directions say to cook at 15 minutes per pound, how long do you cook? Do you add the two weights tog...
Could you please tell me what a "brisket" refers to? Is it a particular cut of meat or is it a meat that has been cured in some fashion first?
Years ago a common offering in many small local restaurants in the Boston area was a dish called "American Chop Suey." As I recall it contained ground beef, ...
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We almost always have either skim milk or 1% milk in the house. When a recipe calls for whole milk can I add light cream to it? If so, what proportions would...
We saw a reference in an article on leftovers to a Hot-Pepper Cheesecake. It sounds delicious. Will you share the recipe with me?
How do you cook cellophane noodles?
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I am growing a few jalapeños and chili pepper plants, and they are really producing handfuls! I was wondering if you could tell me how to make those wonderfu...
What is the history of the stromboli?
I was wondering if you could tell me where to find an orange oven pot like the one that Rick Bayless uses on his show I have been looking with no luck for a ...
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How long will oil last, like peanut oil?
I would like to know how long pancetta can be kept after purchase, how it should be stored, and some easy Italian recipes using this product - soups etc.
I am curious about soy milk safety. I know that with cow's milk, one can generally use it one or two days after the "best before" date, without too much trou...
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Why does my roux get lumpy when I add liquid? How do I get it smooth?
I am planning to serve 40 people a penne pasta with meat sauce entree, along with sliced cooked ham and cocktail meatballs. How much dry pasta and sauce woul...
Can you please tell me how you use mole sauce?
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Can fresh eggs be frozen for later use (out of the shell, of course)? The best buys in eggs are in a package of 18. For two people, it’s a long time to keep ...
When a recipe calls for "heavy cream," what should you use? Does canned milk go into this category, or half and half, or whipping cream?
What is "sweet heavy cream?" It is for a Caramel Cream Praline Apple Pie that I am dying to try.
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Would you please explain the different types of potatoes and what they can best be used for – baking, mashing, salads etc.
What is the difference between savory and summer savory?
What is the difference between an "English" cucumber and the regular fat waxy green ones? I had a salad of cukes and radishes at a friend’s and it was delici...
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I just returned from a vacation in the South. What the heck are grits???? And why do people eat them???
Living outside of America, it’s sometimes a challenge to figure out what you call certain ingredients for which we use different names. Could you tell me wha...
What is the French word for "vegetable"?
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I've tried to make pizza dough and I just can't make it nice and smooth. It's always sticky. Sometime it doesn't even rise.
A recipe for a cheesecake instructs one to, "Grease, lightly flour and line the bottom of an 8- inch springform pan." My question is this: what do you line t...
How do I keep my butter from separating when I am making English toffee? The butter fat keeps rising to the top.
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Tomato Salsa Instructions_Step Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions, celery, peppers, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the other ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil, co...
Clam Broth At the fish market, look for clams that are steely gray, not chalky white (the white is a sign of age). If a clam is open, even slightly, push its shells back together; if it doesn't stay c...
Scampi This Italian dish was originally made, I understand, from small, lobsterlike shellfish called scampi, langostinos or prawns. In America it is often made with shrimp. Either shrimp or langostino...
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Chicken Curry (Murgh Masala) A Punjabi specialty from North India, this chicken curry is fragrant with cumin and cilantro. It is this distinctive aroma that is often associated with Indian food and tha...
Hush Puppies Hush puppies are the classic fish-fry favorite and really nothing but a spiced-up hoe-cake, dropped into grease instead of fried flat. The variations are endless. This is my tried-and-true...
Mom's Guacamole Traditional Guacamole is very simple, and uses just a couple of ingredients! But we like to add other ingredients to enhance the flavor. Instructions_Step Cut the avocadoes in half, p...
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Mom's Guacamole Traditional Guacamole is very simple, and uses just a couple of ingredients! But we like to add other ingredients to enhance the flavor. Instructions_Step Cut the avocadoes in half, p...
Baked Mushrooms, Broken Bread This recipe was inspired by Mariapaola Dettore's recipe for Funci 'ncartati (mushrooms cooked in foil packages) from her book Sicily. It comes from the Agrigento area wher...
Couscous with Asparagus and Toasted Pistachio Vinaigrette This is a wonderfully aromatic and sensuous dish with textures that range from silky-soft to crunchy. Though this dish is best served hot, it c...
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Mum's English Matzo Pudding Note: Matzo goes Cordon Bleu! For Passover, matzo replaces the usual noodles in this dessert kugel. Instructions_Step Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease ...
This Bird's for You Beer-Can Chicken Beer-can chicken has moved from novelty to standard fare for many backyard pitmasters. I first learned about it from the late Hank Lumpkin of Boss Hawg's BBQ in Top...
As we prepared for the photography of this dish, Marc kept asking for more and more pancakes. He said a very tall stack would make a good photo. Then I realized the stack wasn't growing, he had complete...
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This Bird's for You Beer-Can Chicken Beer-can chicken has moved from novelty to standard fare for many backyard pitmasters. I first learned about it from the late Hank Lumpkin of Boss Hawg's BBQ in Top...
Ribbon Sandwiches Steele Instructions_Step Using a rolling pin, roll each slice of bread lightly to flatten slightly. Butter slices of white bread on 1 side and slices of whole-wheat bread on both side...
As we prepared for the photography of this dish, Marc kept asking for more and more pancakes. He said a very tall stack would make a good photo. Then I realized the stack wasn't growing, he had complete...
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Pecan Meringues Stacked with Whipped Cream and Strawberry Sauce These individual pecan meringues layered with whipped cream and strawberry sauce let everyone dig into their own personal dessert. Merin...
Modern-Day High-Ratio Pound Cake Have all ingredients at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour one 9 x 5-inch (8-cup) loaf pan or line the bottom with wax paper or parch...
Crab Tostadas I often wonder if tostadas – crisp tortillas mounded with your choice of topping – were the first version of modern-day nachos. If so, these would definitely be called "supreme." Crunchy ...
Chicken Pot Pie What Kraft did to macaroni and cheese, Swanson did to the chicken pot pie: they mass-marketed a mediocre version of a classic that then became the benchmark for the dish. But whenever w...
Homemade Baking Mix Sift the dry ingredients together. Cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse meal, or mix everything together in a food processor fitted with a s...
Holiday Cookies [Gluten-Free] Use stars, trees, hearts, and other cookie-cutter shapes to make these the perfect treat for any holiday. Decorate with dried fruit or sprinkles. Preheat the oven to 350°...
Pistachio Cheesecake Pistachios are a great addition to cheesecakes – both in the filling and as decoration. Tips: Use fresh lime juice; bottled sometimes has a metallic taste. To drain ricotta, place...
Ginger Scones Gage These breakfast treats shun pearly-white sugar; they prefer brown sugar and molasses for a more robust taste that doesn't wilt when faced with the bits of ginger in the dough. A spr...
Hot Cross Buns Traditionally served on Good Friday, the hot cross bun is one of the season's legendary breads. This one is speckled nut-brown, rich with cloves, nutmeg, currants, and candied fruit. A ...
Roasted Garlic Aioli Since the early 1980s, people have gone bonkers for any item with "roasted garlic" in its title. I do like it, but only when used with discretion and not in or on everything. Here,...
Rub the fillet well with oil and freshly ground pepper. Place on a well-oiled rack in a rather shallow roasting pan. Roast at 400°F to 450°F (205°C to 235°C) about 35 minutes or until it has achieved an...
Peach Pie Whether freestone or clingstone, yellow or white, peaches make a luscious pie. This pie is best the day it is baked, but it can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 day. Prepare: Flaky ...
Combine the wine, vinegar, and shallots in a saucepan. Reduce heavily, that is, more than three-fourths, but not au sec. Incorporate the butter by one of two methods: A. Set the pan over high heat. A...
Pristiños de Noche Buena [Christmas Eve Crullers] On Christmas Eve, we look forward to big platters pristiños (crullers) and buñuelos (buns). These fitters are the classic Christmas dessert in Ecuador ...
Orange-Ginger Marinade for Beef This marinade also works well with a cross rib, sirloin tip, or flatiron roast. With the motor running, drop the ginger and garlic through the feed tube of a food proce...
Pumpkin-Apple Pie Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 10-inch pie plate. Roll out the pastry and fit it into the pie plate. Trim and flute the edges. Refrigerate. Peel, core, and slice the ...
Selloh, a sweetened blend of toasted flour, ground sesame seeds, and ground almonds, is reputed for its fortifying quality. For this reason, it is given to mothers after childbirth. It is also a popular...
Vegetable Stock For vegetarians or those just trying to cut down on meat consumption, a tasty vegetable stock will add immeasurable flavor to many dishes. When making your own stock, try adding vegetab...
Scampi alla Griglia (Grilled Scampi) Rub the shells of the scampi with olive oil and salt. Put them on the solid hotplate of an electric cooker or on the grilling pan of an Aga cooker. They should coo...