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Various cheeses on a table.

How to Freeze CheeseWhether you bought cheese in bulk or have some left over, freezing it will keep it from molding and allow you to use it later. This is a page about freezing cheese.

 

Baked Apple Dumplings in a red baking dish.

Canned Biscuit Apple Dumplings?Canned biscuits or even crescent rolls can be used to make apple dumplings saving the time of making the dumpling pastry component of this tasty dessert. This is a page about making canned biscuit apple dumplings.

 

Liquid Non-Dairy
Creamer

Make Liquid Non-Dairy Creamer from PowderedSave money by making your own coffee creamer. Learn how to make liquid non-dairy creamer from powdered in this page.

 

Frozen Whipped Topping on Blueberries

Using Frozen Whipped ToppingThis is a page about using frozen whipped topping. Convenient prepared whipped topping can be found in the frozen section of the grocery store. This can be used in place of whipped cream.

 

Close up image of red pasta sauce cooking in pan

Fixing Burnt Flavor in Spaghetti SauceThis is a page about fixing a burnt flavor in spaghetti sauce. Spaghetti sauce is notorious for burning if not well tended to. Removing the burnt taste can save your sauce.

 

Vanilla pudding.

Pudding Tips and TricksThis is a page about pudding tips and tricks. Pudding is a quick and easy dessert to make and there are some tips to ensure that it comes out right and tasty every time.

 

2 overripe bananas on white background.

Keeping Bananas from Turning BlackSometimes, bananas can ripen too fast, with the yellow skins turning spotted then dark. This page has tips for keeping bananas from turning black.

 

rice, salad and tuna steak on plate

Air Fryer Tuna SteaksYou can reduce the calories and fats by using an air fryer to cook your tuna steaks. There is much less mess and your tuna is ready quickly.

 

Old Fashioned Potato Salad - salad in bowl

Old Fashioned Potato SaladPotato salad is a classic picnic and party dish. Learn how to make a good ol' Old Fashioned Potato Salad in this page.

 

Softening Hard Powder Drink Mix

Softening Hard Powdered Drink Mix?This is a page about softening hard powdered drink mix. Breaking up hardened drink mix powder makes it easier to measure and prepare drinks.

 

Canned Venison in Stew pot

Recipes Using Canned Venison?Canned venison can be used for a variety of dishes, especially stews. This page contains recipes using canned venison.

 

Canned frosting being spooned into a bowl.

Thinning Canned Frosting?Canned frosting is convenient, but it may be too thick for the decorating application you desire. Thinning it is an option. This is a page about thinning canned frosting.

 

Tray of Lasagna

Making Lasagna for Large GroupsThis is a page about making lasagna for large groups. Trying to calculate the ingredients and serving size for a large group can be confusing.

 

Baking Pan

Baking Pan SubstitutionsThis is a page about baking pan substitutions. When you don't have the right size pan that a baking recipe calls for, you may be able to use something else that you do have.

 

Perfect Banana Bread Loaf

Keeping Banana Bread from Splitting on Top?Banana bread typically splits while baking there is no problem with this occurring, but sometimes the split may be minimized. This is a page about keeping banana bread from splitting on top.

 

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Chicken on a Stick

Making Chicken on a Stick for a Large Crowd?Preparing large quantities of food for a group event presents many challenges. The first is to know how much food to prepare, to avoid waste and hungry guests. This page asks about how much to buy when making chicken on a stick for a large crowd.

 

A ripe avocado cut in half.

Ripening an AvocadoWhen shopping for an avocado we often find that they are either too ripe or very hard. There are ways to easily ripen an avocado at home after you bring it back from the market. This is a page about ripening an avocado.

 

Diabetic Cookie Recipes

Diabetic Cookie RecipesThis page contains diabetic cookie recipes. Having diabetes does not mean you can't enjoy cookies.

 

Fettucine Alfredo

Substitutes for Tomatoes in RecipesWhatever the reason you don't wish to include tomatoes in a recipe, there are ingredients that often be substituted and still result in a delicious dish. This is a page about substitutes for tomatoes in recipes.

 

Substitute White Sauce in Stuffed Tomatoes

Substitutes For White SauceFinding something to use when you can't make a white sauce can be a challenge. This page is about substitutes for white sauce.

 

Making Coffee Tips and TricksThis is a page about making coffee tips and tricks. Making the perfect cup of coffee can be an elusive task.

 

Making Jelly from Fruit Juice

Making Jelly from Fruit JuiceThis is a page about making jelly from fruit juice. A quick way to make jelly even if you don't have a lot of seasonal fruit is to use fruit juice.

 

Flavored Greens Beans in bowl

Flavored Greens BeansCanned green beans don't have to be bland. Here is a recipe for making flavorful canned green beans. This is a page about flavored greens beans.

 

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Freezing Fried Squash?Can I fry my summer squash and onions, let them cool and then freeze them? Then they will be ready to eat when they thaw out. Will they still taste ok? Has anyone tried this? I don't want to do this if they won't taste good.

 

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Making Hamburger Buns from Frozen Bread Dough?Has anyone made hot dog or hamburger rolls or steak rolls from the Frozen Bread Dough Loaves? If so, could you please give me the recipe?

 

Imitation Crabmeat

Freezing Imitation Crabmeat?Imitation crabmeat is simply flavored fish and other ingredients such as starch to help it keep its shape. It can be frozen and is often sold that way. This is a page about freezing imitation crabmeat.

 

Scalloped potatoes in a casserole dish

Problems Making Scalloped PotatoesSometimes scalloped potatoes just don't turn out right. For example, the potatoes are sometimes undercooked. This is a page about problems making scalloped potatoes.

 

Dump Truck and Mountain Cake

Making a Dump Truck and Mountain CakeThis is a page about making a dump truck and mountain cake. Your little truck enthusiast will be delighted with the birthday cake.

 

A pot of soup in a slow cooker.

Recipe Ideas for Ulcerative Colitis?If you or a loved one has Ulcerative Colitis, your diet will most likely be very restricted. This page contains recipe ideas for ulcerative colitis.

 

Marshmallows

Substituting Marshmallows and...This is a page about substituting marshmallows and marshmallow creme. Finding the right amount of this cream to use in place of marshmallows, or vice versa, may be easier than you think.

 

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Freezing Squash

Freezing SquashThis is a page about freezing squash. Squash is often in abundance in the home garden.

 

Bacon being cooked with slices of bread soaking up the grease.

Making Hungarian Greasy BreadHungarian greasy bread is known by many names but consists of bacon grease dripped on bread then usually made into an open face sandwich topped with vegetables. This is a page about making Hungarian greasy bread.

 

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Canning Salt vs. Table Salt?What is the difference in canning salt and regular table salt? Can they be use interchangeably?

 

Slim Fast Bottle

Homemade Slim Fast RecipesSlim Fast is a popular and simple way to lose or maintain your weight. Save money by making these tasty nutritious shakes at home. This page contains homemade slim fast recipes.

 

mashed banana in baggie

Freezing Mashed BananasHere is the perfect thing to do with bananas that ripen too soon. Mash them up and freeze them for a future batch of banana bread or pancakes, or just to add to a morning smoothie.

 

Substitute for Heavy Whipping Cream

Substitute for Heavy Whipping CreamSince many of us don't typically have or use heavy whipping cream, we may need to identify a substitute rather than run to the store. This is a page about substitute for heavy whipping cream.

 

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Homemade Butter Flavored Crisco?Does anybody know how to make your own butter flavor crisco?

 

Napa Cabbage Stir Fry on plate

Napa Cabbage Stir Fry RecipeNapa cabbage is the original Chinese cabbage with crinkled, long leaves that is used throughout the world for wonderful vegetable dishes. This page contains a Napa cabbage stir fry recipe.

 

Bowl of backed macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and Cheese is Too Dry?This is a page about macaroni and cheese it too dry. Many cooks like their homemade mac and cheese creamy. However, sometimes it comes out too dry.

 

Cherry Cobbler

Cooking Cobbler for 100 People?Cobbler is a no fuss dessert. Making enough for a crowd simply requires recalculating the ingredients and making sure you have enough baking pans. This is a page about cooking cobbler for 100 people.

 

Jars being canned in a hot water bath

Canning Bath Not Long Enough?This is a page about canning bath not long enough. Following the proper steps for home canning helps ensure the safety and quality of your canned goods.

 

A spray bottle with cooking oil.

Using a Spray Bottle for Cooking OilsYou can save money by purchasing a mister bottle or plastic spray bottle to use with your favorite cooking oil(s). Some suggestions follow for sources and use.

 

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Keeping Parmesan Cheese from Getting Lumpy?I buy the generic Parmesan cheese and according to the label you should refrigerate after opening the container. The problem is it gets very lumpy. Is there a way to prevent this? Thanks for your wisdom!

 

Frozen Steak

Safely Defrosting MeatThis page is about safely defrosting meat. Keeping meat in the safe temperature zone is important to retain its freshness.

 

Uses for Lemons

Uses for LemonsThere are many benefits to be gained from the use of lemons. You can cook with them, use lemons to clean the microwave, and use lemon juice on your face. Get more ideas for how to use lemons around the house in this page, uses for lemons.

 

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Two triangles of gouda cheese in red wax.

Substitutions for Gouda Cheese in a Recipe?This is a page about substitute for gouda cheese in a recipe. Gouda cheese is not a type of cheese many of us regularly have in the fridge.

 

Ensure Substitute

Homemade Ensure Substitute Recipes?This page is about homemade Ensure substitute recipes. When making a nutritional shake, you want to make sure it contains the essential nutrients.

 

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Doubling a Baking Recipe?I have a recipe for a loaf cake, using raisins, brown sugar, etc. It gives the ingredients for 1 loaf, I want to make 2 loaves but I am not sure if it would come out right if I doubled everything in the recipe.

 

Bean and Cornbread Casserole

Bean and Cornbread Casserole RecipesTopping a bean dish with corn bread makes for a delicious casserole. This page contains bean and cornbread casserole recipes.

 

Apple turnover on a white plate.

Using Biscuits to Make Turnovers?Turnovers can easily be made using canned biscuits. This method helps save the time that would otherwise be needed to make pie crust dough. The crust consistency may not be the same however. This is a page about using biscuits to make turnovers.

 

Cookie Dough

How Can I Fix Cookie Dough That is Too Gooey?To fix cookie dough that is too sticky, you can add a little more flour, chill it or add powdered milk. It is best practice to bake a test cookie, then adjust the dough accordingly before baking the whole batch.

 

box of Lipton Onion Soup mix

Recipes Using Lipton Onion Soup MixThis page contains recipes using Lipton onion soup mix. Many different main dishes and sauces can be quickly and easily enhanced, marinated or seasoned with onion soup mix.

 

Bread Machine

Bread Machine RecipesThis page contains bread machine recipes. Making homemade bread can be simplified by using a machine for many delicious recipes.

 

A pulled pork sandwich

Recipes Using PorkThis page contains recipes using pork. Many delicious main and side dishes can be prepared using pork.

 

Homemade Salsa

Salsa Recipes Without Cilantro?Although many salsa recipes include cilantro, you can make delicious salsa without this pungent herb. This page contains salsa recipes without cilantro.

 

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Christie's Restaurant Remoulade Sauce Recipe?When I lived in San Antonio, Texas, I used to eat at Christie's Restaurant and loved the Remoulade Sauce they served. Would anyone happen to have their recipe?

 

Top view of a aluminum can containing spinach

Recipes Using Canned SpinachAlthough the texture of canned spinach differs greatly from fresh, there are still many uses for it in recipes. This page contains recipes using canned spinach.

 

Bowl of lemon juice next to cut lemons.

Substituting Lemonade Powder for Lemon JuiceRather than running to the store in the midst of cooking or baking you can substitute powdered lemon drink mix for lemon juice in a recipe. The sugar free version may work best for some recipes. This is a page about substituting lemonade powder for lemon juice.

 

Storing Pineapples, Canning Pineapples. Sliced fresh mini pineapple.

Freezing Pineapple?This is a page about freezing pineapple. If you have more pineapple than you can use right away you can freeze the rest for later. Freezing is a great way to store your excess pineapple, especially for use in frozen drinks and smoothies.

 

Knife Cutting Summer Sausage

Recipes Using Summer SausageThis page contains recipes using summer sausage. Summer sausage is a delicious addition to many recipes.

 

Slice of orange cake on a white plate (topped with an orange slice)

Making Orange Cake from a Yellow Cake MixThis is a page about making orange cake from a yellow cake mix. Yellow cake mix can be a good start to creating your own orange flavored cake.

 

Valentine's ice cream sandwiches.

Heart Shaped Mini Ice Cream CakesThese mini heart shaped ice cream cakes are a tasty treat you can make for people you care about this Valentine's Day. This page shows you how to make them.

 

Substitute Marshmallow Cream in Rice Krispy Treats

Substitute Marshmallow Cream in Rice Krispy Treats?If you are craving Rice Krispy treats but don't have any marshmallows, you can substitute marshmallow cream if you have some on the shelf. This is a page about substitute marshmallow cream in Rice Krispy treats.

 

An empty coffee pod next to a container of ground coffee.

Using Coffee Pods Without a KuerigThe ground coffee that comes in Kuerig pods or K-cups can be used to brew coffee regularly if you remove the coffee form the pod. This is a page about using coffee pods without a Kuerig.

 

Stovetop Cornbread for One

Making Stovetop Cornbread for One RecipeStove top cornbread is any easy side dish to make, even in small servings. This page contains making stovetop cornbread for one recipe.

 

Strawberry Pie

Freezing Strawberry Pie?This is a page about freezing strawberry pie. Many fruit pies can be made ahead and successfully frozen for future use.

 

Green Tomatoes

Freezing Green TomatoesAt the end of the season don't waste those unripe tomatoes. Freeze them for future use. This is a page about freezing green tomatoes.

 

Bananas

Freezing Bananas in the PeelA common way to freeze bananas for use later is to simply freeze them with the peel still intact. This is a page about freezing bananas in the peel.

 

Easy Bake Oven Recipes

Easy Bake Oven RecipesThose little packages of mix for the Easy Bake oven can be pricey. This page contains Easy Bake Oven recipes.

 

A bowl full of large white marshmallows.

Substitute for Marshmallows?Gelatin free marshmallows can be purchased at many health food stores as a substitute for regular marshmallows. This is a page about substitute for marshmallows.

 

Water Chestnuts

Freezing Water ChestnutsIf you will not be using all of the water chestnuts you purchased in your recipe, freeze the rest for later. This is a page about freezing water chestnuts.

 

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Defrosted Carrots Are Watery?I stored my carrots in the freezer using polythene paper with no holes. After defrosting them, they were watery. Are they safe to eat? How can I dry them and store them?

 

Toaster Oven Baked Salmon covered with green onions

Toaster Oven Baked SalmonAdding salmon to your diet is a great way to get Omega-3 fatty acids. Making this toaster oven baked salmon is fast and easy.

 

Cornstarch

Substitute for Cornstarch in the UK?Certain products are unavailable in some countries. Similarly, a specific item may be know by different names from one country to another. This is a page about substitute for cornstarch in the UK.

 

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Removing Air from Ziplock BagsWe will never buy the vacuum seal machine and expensive bags because we vacuum seal the easy and frugal way. Place contents in a ziploc bag and immerse in a sink full of water, keeping opened end of bag just above the water line.

 

Xpress Redi Set Go

GT Xpress 101 and Xpress Redi Set Go Cooker RecipesThis is a page about GT Xpress 101 and Xpress Redi Set Go cooker recipes. These appliances allow for easy fat free cooking with preheated wells and no turning.

 

Carnation Instant Breakfast Recipes

Carnation Instant Breakfast RecipesThis page contains Carnation instant breakfast recipes. Making your own instant breakfast mix can save you money.

 

crockpot pulled pork

Crockpot Pulled Pork RecipesThis page contains crockpot pulled pork recipes. Your crockpot is the perfect appliance to use for making tasty pulled pork.

 

Sweet Potato Spinach Home Fries on plate

Sweet Potato Spinach Home FriesSometimes the best meals are the result of innovation and substitution. This sweet potato and spinach home fries dish is no exception. Check out the recipe below.

 

Cheese soup cooking in a pan.

Removing the Scorched Taste from Burnt Cheese Soup?Soups and sauces containing cheese can easily scorch if not stirred constantly or if the burner is too high. This is a page about removing the scorched taste from burnt cheese soup.

 

bacon frying

Preventing Bacon Grease SplattersThis is a page about preventing bacon grease splatters. It is a good thing bacon tastes so good, because the spatters are not so good. However, there are some ways to prevent the mess.

 

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Homemade Ice Cream Leaves Waxy Film?When I make homemade ice cream, I get a waxy film on the spoons and even in my mouth. What is this and how can I keep it from happening?

 

dried cilantro

Drying CilantroThis is a page about drying cilantro. Cilantro from the garden or extra from the market and easily be dried for future usage.

 

Bottle labelled Sherry next to a class containing sherry

Dry Sherry vs. Cooking Sherry?Many recipes call for sherry. There are pros and cons to using either dry sherry or cooking sherry in their preparation. This is a page about dry sherry vs. cooking sherry.

 

Powdered Milk

Save Money Using Powdered MilkOne way to save money on milk is to either use powdered milk instead or to at least substitute it in recipes where the different taste is not detectable. This is a page about save money using powdered milk.

 

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Can I Smoke Meat Using Sweet Gum?Has anyone ever used sweet gum wood to smoke meat with?

 

Sauerkraut in a white bowl.

Coleslaw Sauerkraut RecipeThis recipe uses store-bought coleslaw, that is then fermented into sauerkraut. If you have never made your own sauerkraut, give this easy recipe a try.

 

Various Types of Noodles

Alternatives to Lasagna NoodlesYou can still make a delicious lasagna casserole even if you don't have the traditional lasagna noodle on hand. This is a page about alternatives to lasagna noodles.

 

Food for a Large Group

Preparing Food for a Large GroupPreparing food for a large group can seem daunting, especially the first time. This is a page about preparing food for a large group.

 

Several pieces of backing laying flat while sizzling in frying pan

Keeping Bacon From CurlingThe shrinking of the fat on a strip of bacon causes it to curl as it cooks. This is a page about keeping bacon from curling.

 

Use Pie Tins For Grilling

Barbecue and Grilling Tips and TricksThis page contains barbecue and grilling tips and tricks. Controlling the radiant, dry heat used when cooking food on a barbecue or grill, takes some practice.

 

chicken broth

Substituting Bouillon Cubes with Bouillon Granules?This is a page about substituting bouillon cubes with bouillon granules. Bouillon granules can easily be substituted for the cubes in a recipe, you just need to have the conversion information.

 

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Bob Evans Pioneer Salad Recipe?Does anyone have the recipe for pioneer salad from Bob Evans?

 

Frozen Green Beans

Freezing Cooked Green Beans?Even if your green beans are fully cooked they can still be frozen for longer storage. These would be good to use in future stews, soups, or casseroles. This is a page about freezing cooked green beans.

 

Applesauce

Using Applesauce Instead of OilOne way to reduce the fats in our diet is to replace oil with applesauce in certain recipes. Keep in mind the the taste and texture of the finished recipe can be noticeably different. This page contains some thoughts on using applesauce instead of oil in recipes.

 

Rhubarb

Cleaning Rhubarb?This is a page about cleaning rhubarb. Before cooking rhubarb there are a few steps you will need to take to clean and prepare it.

 

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Alba 77 Shake Recipe?We love Alba 77 shakes, does anyone have a 'make your own' recipe?

 

A cup of coffee with cream in it.

Homemade Powdered Amaretto Coffee CreamerThis is a page about homemade powdered amaretto coffee creamer. Try this easy almond flavored creamer as a treat in your coffee.

 

A cut of meat and a metal meat tenderizer.

Recipes with Tender MeatPreparing meat so it is very tender will make it much easier to chew. This is a page about recipes with tender meat.

 

Fresh Parsley

Storing Fresh Parsley?This is a page about storing fresh parsley. When storing fresh parsley, your goal is to keep it fresh and prevent it from getting too dry, limp, or even too moist.

 

A pot of lasagne noodles, cooked and drained.

Making Lasagne Noodles Ahead of TimeSometimes it is more convenient to prepare portions of a meal in advance, but save the assembly until the day you are going to complete and serve it. This is a page about making lasagne noodles ahead of time.

 

Freezing Spinach

Freezing SpinachThis is a page about freezing spinach. Spinach can be stored in a number of ways. Freezing your spinach will preserve it for use in later dishes.

 

Tater Tot Nachos

Using Leftover Tater TotsLeftover or prepared for the first time tater tots can be used in a variety of main dish casseroles or added to a breakfast burrito. This page contains recipes using tater tots.

 

Cooked Pork Loin

Cooking a Frozen Boneless Pork Loin?It is time to cook that frozen pork loin, now you just need to decide how to prepare it. This is a page about cooking a frozen boneless pork loin.

 

A pitcher of lemonade with a glass and some whole lemons.

Homemade Lemonade RecipesLemonade is a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day. Whether your child wants to sell it at their lemonade stand or you want serve it at your next BBQ, it is a simple drink to make at home. This page contains homemade lemonade recipes.

 

Breaded and fried zucchini on a plate

Freezing Breaded ZucchiniBy breading sliced zucchini and frying it until the coating is just beginning to harden, but has not browned yet, you can freeze it for later meals. This is a page about freezing breaded zucchini.

 

Bread Machine Tips and Tricks

Bread Machine Tips and TricksThis page contains bread machines tips and tricks. Saving time and energy baking bread at home can be accomplished with a bread machine.

 

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