Using Bisquick After Expiration Date?I have out of date Bisquick. Is there anything I can do with it besides throwing it away?
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?
Changing My Family's Eating Habits?I am looking for some advice. I am planning on changing my family's eating habits on Jan. 1; we are a typical American family who loves hamburgers, fries, sweet cereals, etc. I am working on losing weight on the Flat Belly Diet (see Prevention.com), which follows the idea of burning fat using MUFAs, mono-unsaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts, olive oil, etc.
Making Dumplings in the Oven?Does anyone know if there is a way to make dumplings in the oven or a way to make them other than on the top of a stew, etc.?
Peanut Butter Fudge Not Hardening?How can I salvage Peanut Butter Fudge that has not hardened?
Substituting Spaghetti Sauce for Pizza Sauce?Is there anything I can add to spaghetti sauce to make it taste more like pizza sauce? At $1.58 for a large jar of spaghetti sauce vs. $1.88 for a small jar of pizza sauce, there has to be some kind of seasoning I can add to make spaghetti sauce taste more like pizza sauce.
Softening Hard Sugar?How do I soften hard sugar?
How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt?I have some regular table salt that became hard. Is there a way I can get it back to its normal state?
Keeping Soda from Going Flat?How do you keep Coke from going flat once it has been opened? I would like to be able to drink the whole bottle, instead of having to use the flat Coke as a toilet bowl cleaner (which is a great use for it!). Thanks guys!
Divinity Fudge Not Setting Up?Why won't my Divinity Fudge set up?
Refrigerator Door Left Open?My husband accidentally left the the refrigerator door partially open. Do I throw all food away? I found this out at 6 am and we went to bed at 11 pm last night. I really need advice on this please.
Keeping Brownies from Getting Hard on the EdgesWhy are my brownies always hard around the edges? The center is fine. I use a glass baking dish and have tried a metal pan but same results. Several people I know have this same problem. Can you help me? Thanks in advance.
Amount of Hamburger Needed for 100 People?How much hamburger will I need to use to feed approximately one hundred people at a barbecue?
Using a Cake Mix That's Expired?Can baking powder be added to freshen a cake mix past it's expiration date? During my late husband's bout with cancer, a lot of food items didn't get used since he didn't have an appetite.
Cooking Oil Without Soy?I would like to know if all Vegetable oils have soy in them, as I can't have soy. I need a light oil that can accommodate high temperatures, like for frying or sauteing. Is Canola oil a good oil? Thanks!
Preventing Mold on Grated Cheese?How do I keep grated Parmesan cheese from molding?
Making Canned Chili Taste Homemade?How do you make canned chili taste like homemade?
Making Instant Potatoes Without Milk?How do you make instant potatoes without milk? Can you use evaporated milk?
How to Tell if Flour is Self Rising?My flour is in a canister. I have no idea if it is self rising or not. Is there a way to test it to tell which it is?
Substituting Marshmallows for Marshmallow Cream?Can you substitute marshmallows for marshmallow cream in fudge? if so, how many large marshmallows equal a 7 ounce jar?
Uses for Canned Peach Juice?I have made several peach cobblers using canned peaches. When I drained the peaches I hated throwing the juice from the can down the drain. It seems like a waste of money, so I freeze it. I now have several frozen bags of sweetened peach juice.
Substituting Bisquick for Jiffy Biscuit Mix?I am making a recipe that calls for 1 box of Jiffy biscuit mix, but I couldn't find it at the store. I do have Bisquick. What is the equivalency?
Crust on Bread Machine Bread Always Too Crispy?I have found some great bread machine recipes. However, the crust always comes out extra crispy. It isn't burned, just crispy. Any ideas on how to prevent this?
Substitutes for Egg in Meatloaf?I need a substitute for eggs when baking a meat loaf.
Fresh Coconut Has Chemical Smell?Does anyone know why a coconut would smell something like a cleaning product when it is opened? I recently bought one. It is full of milk and white meat, but smells chemically.
Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce?I have four bottles of cocktail sauce that I purchased at a cheap price. I bought so many because I thought my daughter could use them. I was wrong, she doesn't want them. My husband and I use them when we have shrimp, but that is not that often.
Substituting Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Chips?I need to substitute peanut butter for 12 ounces peanut butter chips. How can I do that?
Keeping Soup Noodles from Absorbing Broth?I made homemade chicken noodle soup. After storing overnight in the refrigerator, I noticed the noodles had absorbed most of the broth. How do keep this from happening?
Measuring Soft Butter?I only have soft butter and need to know how much is 1 stick?
Distilling Water at Home?If I put some water in a jug and let it sit, is that like distilled water?
Boxed Cake Mix Failed to Rise?I used a white cake mix and followed all directions to the 'T.' It would not rise. I then bought a yellow cake mix and it would not rise. Why oh why? I bought them at the same store. Could they be old? I have been using cake mixes for 30 years and never had this problem.
What is the Ratio of Yeast to Flour When Baking?How many ounces of yeast do I need for 5 lb of flour?
Health Concerns About Food Canned in China?Recently I've heard several people mention that they wouldn't eat Chinese canned goods. I buy different products from Dollarama (such as mandarin oranges, mushrooms, etc.) that come from China and am wondering what others think about using them? Thanks!
Using Pancake Mix Instead of Bisquick?I was wondering if you can sub regular pancake mix for Bisquick? I just finished the box, but I have a huge box of the pancake mix, which my boyfriend and I don't eat a whole lot of. Thanks for any info.
How to Harden Chocolate Fudge?I had made fudge using chocolate and condensed milk and refrigerated it overnight but the next day, after keeping it out for more than three hours when I was cutting it, it was gooey and was not hard at all. How to harden fudge? And if I have to melt it again, how do I check the temperature without a candy thermometer?
Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?How many tablespoons are in one stick of butter?
Shelf Life of Tuna Packaged in Pouches?I have a couple of unopened pouches of tuna and albacore. I don't think they have expiration dates on them, so how long can go by before it's too late to open and use them?
Bread Machine Bread Is Dry and Crumbly?My sister lent me her bread machine and after several attempts I made a loaf of bread. However, it came out dry and rather crumbly. Do I add more water, oil, what? Thanks in advance.
Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons?My brother drives a tractor-trailer and ended up with 3 cases of Swanson chicken broth in the carton like boxes. They expire this month; can freeze these and/or does the 2 year after the date rule apply to these like other canned food? Thanks.
Light Supper Menus Ideas for a Home for the Elderly?Please can someone send me ideas and/or recipes for menus for light suppers for the elderly in an old age home. They already have homemade soup every night with toast, but we need another dish. They get hungry during the early evening.
Cooking Pork Chops in a Convection Oven?I need to prepare 170 pork chops in a convection oven. Can anyone help me? I tried four, 1 inch thick chops, at 325 degrees for 25 minutes and they were hard and dry. Is there some way to cook them with a marinade or something? Thanks.
Safety Of Microwaving Potatoes In Plastic?Microwaving potatoes in a plastic bag. How can this be safe? I recently was told by a relative that she places a scrubbed and washed whole potato in a plastic grocery bag and ties it shut. She then sticks it in the microwave and the potatoes come out wonderfully moist, not wrinkled and dried up.
Softening Powdered Sugar?I bought bulk powdered sugar and stored it in plastic containers. Now it is hard and difficult to use. Can I use a piece of bread to soften it like I do with brown sugar? Any ideas are welcome.
Thickening Apple Butter?How do I thicken apple butter?
Foodsaver Not Sucking Air Out of Bag?When we set up and turn on the machine it does not suck the air out of the bag. It sounds like it is sucking, but bag is not deflating.
Making Canned Frosting Taste More Homemade?What can I add to canned frosting to make it taste more like homemade?
Can I Make Bread Without the Paddle Hole from the Machine?I am using a breadmaker to make bread. However, I want to know how to get rid of the paddle hole at the end of each loaf when I take it out of the machine. Does anyone know how I can get a perfect loaf? I would appreciate some help please. Thanks.
Substituting Marshmallow Crème for Marshmallow?How many marshmallows or how many grams of marshmallows would make 7 ounces of marshmallow crème?
Reheating a Frozen Pre-cooked Pumpkin Pie?I would like to know if a cooked pumpkin pie can be frozen? If so how long would you reheat when ready to use? I over cooked for Thanksgiving and hate to throw it away if I can use at a later date.
Uses for Leftover Red Wine?What can I do with leftover red wine?
Cornbread is Always Hard?My cornbread is hard. I add sour cream and oil, along with milk and an egg. But it is just awful. Please help. I have tried so many recipes, but it doesn't help. They aren't what I expect.
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?I brought a 10' stainless steel skillet from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $25.99. Does anyone know why it sticks while I am frying in it? There's more batter stuck in the pan than on the fish when I'm done. Please help.
Calculating the Cost of Baking Cookies?How would I calculate the cost of baking cookies?
Cooking Frozen Chicken Breasts?How long do you bake frozen chicken breasts for and at what temperature?
Remedy For Burnt Soup?I made a huge pot of vegetable soup and the bottom scorched. I removed the soup, cleaned the pot and put the soup back in, but it tastes like burnt soup. How do I get rid of that taste?
Vinegar In Soup?How does vinegar improve the flavor of soup? Any specific type of vinegar?
Food Sticking To Non-Stick Waffle Iron?I bought a new non-stick waffle iron, and since "non-stick" doesn't always mean that, I preheated it and brushed oil on it, as the manual said to do. Well, we all know what happened, right?! Stuck all over the place. I know not to spray Pam, etc. on non-stick. It's the kind that beeps when the waffle is ready, so I know I didn't open it too soon. Please help!
Soaking Up Bacon Grease?For years when I cook bacon, I have always placed the bacon on paper towels to soak up the bacon grease. I do this for hamburgers too. Instead of buying paper towels all the time, I am looking for another way to do this. What do you do?
Cloudy Coffee?Does anyone know why my coffee is coming out cloudy lately? I use Folgers, cold city water and I also wash my coffee pot daily. Why is it cloudy?
Substituting Packets for a Cake of Yeast?I am making a recipe that calls for a cake of yeast and I only have packets. How much equals a cake of yeast?
Using Cornstarch Instead of Pectin When Making Jam?If I use cornstarch in my jam recipes instead of pectin, will it change the shelf life of my jams? Is there any reason I shouldn't use cornstarch?
Substitute Coffee Filter in a Pinch?What can I use in place of coffee filters for one morning?
How Many Cups Of Chicken Meat On A Whole Chicken?Does anyone know the equivalent measurement for how many cups of chicken meat you can get from stewing/poaching an average size (3 to 4 lb.) chicken?
How To Convert Dry Macaroni Measurements?Does anyone have a conversion chart for dry macaroni just how many cups is 8 oz.?
Can You Drink the Water Used to Boil Eggs?Is it safe to drink the water that you have boiled eggs in? If not, why not?
Wilton's Candy Melts - What to do with them?I had the opportunity to purchase several package of Wilton's Candy Melts from the craft store in milk chocolate, white, lemon flavors at a reduced price. Now I'm not sure how to bake with them. Can they be used like choc. chips etc. or are they more firm and less likely to melt. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you
Evie
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?
Pancakes Keep Coming Out Flat?No matter what I do, my pancakes always come out flat! I have used mixes, extra baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Does anyone know what I can do to make pancakes look the way they do on the boxes? Thanks.
What is the Difference Between Sour Milk and Spoiled Milk?What is the difference between sour milk and bad milk? Can I use sour milk in baking? My carton says 11/26.
Feeding Spaghetti to 200 People?I need to feed 200 homeless people spaghetti. How much noodles and hamburger and sauce will I need?
How Many Cups For Mac and Cheese?How many cups of dry elbow mac do I need to make 80 servings of Mac and cheese?
Cooking Lasagna For 70?I am making lasagna for 70 people in 19 x 11 inch pans. How many pans should I make?
Baking Powder Leavening Substitute?Does anyone have a vinegar to baking soda ratio to use as leavening in biscuits or cake? I'm looking for a baking powder substitute, as it does not have a long storage life.
Why Use Baking Soda In Cake Icing?Why use baking soda in cake icing?
Honey Substitute?I have an allergy to honey, what could I use instead? Thank you
Weight Watchers Food Companion Books?What is the most recent year that Weight Watchers published the Food Companion and Dining Out small soft-cover books?
Packaged Tuna?I have packaged tuna (pouches) in my fridge and encountered a power loss. Can they be saved?
Using a George Forman Grill?How do you release George Forman grill top if button does not release it?
Burnt Plum JamSlightly burnt taste and smell. Can I save by adding something?
Fixing Mulberry Jelly?I can't get my mulberry jelly to jell. It stays in a syrup form no matter what I try.
Hamburger Patties Are Dry?Lately my hamburger patties fall apart and are very dry. I'm supposing the fat content has something to do with it but how can I keep them from falling apart? I am making large patties kind of like a hamburger steak. Thanks for any help.
Recalled Jif Peanut Butter?Is it OK to make cookies with recalled Jif peanut butter?
Finding 70s Weight Watcher Plan?I first joined WW in the 70s and thought it was the best. In my recent move my WW cookbook has disappeared and would love to find another. Also looking for a copy or image of the sheet that we kept track of what we ate. I remember it had a small check off of how many eggs, pork, etc. you ate per week. Can anyone help?
How Much Chicken For 100 Kabobs?I'm having a party. How many pounds of chicken, do I need to make 100 kabobs? How much red, yellow and green peppers do I need and how many fresh pineapple do I need for everything?
Using an Oven Bag in Crockpot?Can I use oven roasting bag for my chicken thighs in the crockpot and adding cream of chicken soup on top?
How Can You Know If a Raw Egg Is Safe to Use?How do you know when an egg is still fresh to use?
Using Mini Marshmallows for Marshmallow Cream?My fudge recipe calls for one 7 oz. jar of fluff. How many cups of mini marshmallows should I use?
Finding Early 90s WW Exchange Program?There have been quite a few questions about the old selection program on WW and for my money, it's been the best and most direct plan ever. It actually worked. I'm just wondering if anyone has bought it and is it in Metric or Imperial?
Fixing Wet Egg Salad?I put to much liquid in my egg salad and it is messy. What can I do to dry it out some?
Chicken Salad for 20 People?How much chicken salad do I need to feed 20 people?
Requesting Air Fryer InformationI have interest in buying an air fryer. Being a popular small appliance, I have read how great they are for cooking. But are they for cooking or reheating? Can they replace a toaster oven? How easy is to clean an air fryer? Does it require cleaning after each use? I rarely read anything about how easy or difficult is to clean certain small appliances or gadgets. For me, that is important.
Finding a Book About Cooking Steak?I want to buy a book to help me improve my knowledge about how to cook steak. I do some research online and there is so many books out there. So I just want to ask can you guys give me some recommend that what book should I buy? Thanks a lot.
Fruit Fresh Expiration?I have a bottle of Fruit Fresh, still sealed, with a use by date of March 2021. Is it still safe to use for freezing peaches?
Potato Gratin Question?When cooking potato gratin, usually we use mixture of milk and cream. But I never know what does milk and cream do here? So I just want to ask what is milk and cream function here? Thanks.
Out of Date Ezy Sauce?Would an unopened 2016 bottle of ezy sauce be ok to use?
Softening Brown Sugar?How to soften brown sugar that is hard?
Substituting Condensed Milk for Milk and Sugar In a Recipe?I am not promoting any particular product. This question has been asked previously with only one answer that seems appropriate. Please read the question twice before leaping on the keyboard. Can condensed milk be substituted for milk and sugar in a recipe? (i.e. as part of the 4 cups whole and 1 1/2 cup sugar in tapioca pudding.)
Frozen Raw Cabbage?It was cold last night so I used my porch for a makeshift cooler. The cabbage I purchased yesterday is now frozen. Can I use the frozen cabbage in soup?
Freezing Boxed Cake Mix Batter?There are only two of us. When mixing up a boxed cake, can I freeze half the batter to bake later?
Cooking Noodles?Do you dry the noodles afterwards?
Cooking SteakI'm still new to cooking steak, especially beef. My co-worker in the kitchen said you have to cook it more often to get better at this, I know that but, is there any way someone can help me with this? I would like how to know when it is rare/medium/welldone ? I appreciate all the help and advice I can get, thanks you guys.
HollandaiseWhen making hollandaise, you have to whisk the egg in heat, I have done many times but don't really know why. I did ask around and they said it's emulsifier but I don't understand at all. So can anyone tell me why we have to whisk the egg in heat so when we pour butter in, it's not gonna break?
