Tag: hints
group name: recipelady
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January 10, 2008 04:37 PM EST --
Want to try making your favorite recipe in the crockpot instead of the oven? Here's how to convert conventional oven cooking times into crockpot cooking times---
Conventional Oven . . . more
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February 16, 2008 07:01 PM EST --
You are making dinner in the crock pot and it smells awesome! Every now and then you stop by the pot, open the lid and take a sniff. The crock pot is a lot like a little oven. When you lift . . . more
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December 30, 2007 06:49 PM EST --
Thaw whipped topping in the microwave. A 4 1/2 ounce carton will thaw in 1 minute on the defrost setting. It should be slightly firm in the center but it will blend well when stirred.
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February 17, 2008 05:39 PM EST --
Sort and remove any bruised or damaged fruit or vegtables from bunches or baskets as soon as possible, being in contact with spoiled items can cause good produce to go bad quicker. . . . more
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April 14, 2007 12:07 AM EDT --
1. Make sure the cake is thoroughly cooled and the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Temperature is key here: Most frostings spread on evenly and beautifully at room temperature.
2. If the cake is a . . . more
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June 04, 2007 12:30 AM EDT --
Mash and freeze ripe bananas, in one-cup portions, for use in later baking-----no wasted bananas (or you can freeze them whole, peeled, in plastic baggies).
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November 10, 2007 08:52 PM EST --
For best results in cake baking, let eggs, butter and milk reach room temperature before mixing.
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January 10, 2008 04:08 PM EST --
You may substitute up to 50% applesauce or fruit puree in place of oil when you bake to reduce fat content, i.e.: 1 c. oil called for in recipe, use 1/2 c. applesauce. Motts Applesauce has a great . . . more
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February 16, 2008 10:42 PM EST --
Try adding 1 tsp of lemon juice to your cookie recipe to activate the baking soda and produce softier and chewier cookies.
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June 06, 2007 06:43 PM EDT --
When making cookies, always use unsalted butter, never margarine. The unsalted butter gives the cookies a lighter texture.
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July 25, 2007 12:43 AM EDT --
If you do not want your marshmallows to turn hard, put the in a container and in the freezer. When thawed they are fresh.
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August 13, 2007 02:22 PM EDT --
Add moistness and taste to any chocolate cake-homemade or from a box-with a spoonful of white distilled vinegar. You will not be able to taste the vinegar!
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September 02, 2007 06:03 PM EDT --
To cream cold butter more easily, put it in the microwave on low to medium power for 10 to 15 seconds.
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September 13, 2007 04:20 PM EDT --
If a recipe calls for unsalted butter and you have only salted butter, remember that each 8 ounces of salted butter contains about 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the salt you add to your recipe by that amount. . . . more
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September 26, 2007 02:40 PM EDT --
Add a slice of soft bread to a package of rock-hard brown sugar. Close the bag tightly, and in a few hours the sugar will be soft again.
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September 26, 2007 02:46 PM EDT --
Chocolate melts more easily if it is grated or chopped before melting. High temperature will cause chocolate to be dry and grainy, so melt chocolate slowly.
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September 30, 2007 03:46 PM EDT --
Before you squeeze juice from a lemon, grate off the rind into a freezer bag and freeze. Then when a recipe calls for lemon zest or rind, just pull it from the freezer. Sprinkle a little sugar over citrus . . . more
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October 03, 2007 02:45 PM EDT --
When cake mix calls for water use buttermilk instead. It will make the lightest and best cakes. Plus it will give it that homemade taste.
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October 05, 2007 01:51 PM EDT --
To decorate a cake directly on its serving plate, slip strips of wax paper under the edge of the cake, allowing them to hang over the rim of the plate. Frost cake, then, with a quick motion, pull out the . . . more
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October 08, 2007 07:15 PM EDT --
To prevent a freshly-baked cake from sticking to the serving platter, dust the platter with confectioners sugar.
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