Frugal Meals for One?Does anyone know of some good strategies or recipes for making meals for one when you are used to making meals for more people? Preferably meals that are frugal.
Storing and Preserving Vegetables?I've been buying a lot of vegetables lately as the prices go down, some always seem to go to waste. When is it less expensive to preserve them yourself rather than buy them prepared? What is the best way to preserve them i.e. freezing, pickling, canning? Are there any good sites for this?
Saving Money on Meals?When it comes to saving money on groceries, planning makes all the difference! Planning your family's meals can not only save you money, but time and effort as well.
Uses for 3 Pounds of Sour Cream?I have about 3 lbs. sour cream, any ideas how to use that much up?
THANKS SANDRA
To Peel or Not to Peel Green Peppers?I have noted that chefs on TV food shows sometimes peel green Bell peppers. Could someone comment on why this is done?
Looking for Plastic TV Dinner Type Containers?I was wondering if anyone out there would know how I could get plastic containers or something like the ones that tv dinners come in. I have looked around on the net and I haven't been able to find any that I could buy.
Thank You in Advance
-Wendy
Gas Out Of Beans: Beano Alternative?Is there something that will take some of the gas out of beans that I can use, instead of buying Beano?
TabbiC
Recipes for Leftover Swordfish?Does anyone have any recipes for leftover swordfish? Thanks
Preventing Fudge From Sugaring?How do you prevent fudge from sugaring? What am I doing wrong?
Jen from Ohio
Looking for Soy Milk Advice?Hello, we just found out that the majority of our family members have a dairy allergy. I am looking for coupons, offers, information and any suggestions conserning soy or rice milk products. Also, has anyone tried making soy milk? Any success? This is a bit overwhelming on our income, so I thank you very much for your time.
Karaof4 from Minnesota.
Colorado Discount Grocery Stores?I recently moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania, and am having a hard time finding any discount grocery stores. I live in Golden, which is near the Denver area. There used to be CUB foods around here, but they have all closed, as far as I can find. There are the regular grocery stores, Sam's club (which I do shop at), and Target & Walmart grocery. But I was wondering if there are any actual grocery stores that are inexpensive or discounted, such as in PA we had Aldis' and Save-A-Lot. And these were cheaper than Walmart/Target for food. So it would be greatly appreciated if anyone could tell me about any discount grocery stores in the area. And I don't mind bagging my own groceries. Thanks.
Something To Use Instead Of Broth?Sometimes a soup recipe calls for canned broth as an ingredient. Now the price of broth is not low. Bullion cubes would do the trick, but what I am thinking is to use the leftover vegetable cooking liquid. Make sure it has enough salt. Has anybody tried that? Or would you use plain salt water?
Barbara
Buying Stalks Of Rice?I want to know where to purchase rice in its natural form as shown on Iron Chef cooking show. They showed stalks of rice, maybe freshly pulled in the rice fields then cleaned. The chef then deep fried the wheat, or hay looking rice, it was golden bunches of raw rice. When deep-fried it resembled popcorn on long grassy stalks and added to plates and served. Pussy willow appearance.
JoJo from DC
Avocado and Papaya Ripening?Unripe but unbruised fruits like papaya and avocado frequently go bad without ripening. How do I prevent that?
Cooking On a Model A Ford's Manifold?We hav a 1929 Model A Ford. Does anyone have recipes for cooking food on your manifold? We are aware of Manifold Destiny, but are looking for something a little more basic. Thanks,
How Much Should It Cost To Feed 7 People?My husband decided to move in his mother, 2 sisters, niece and nephew in with me while he is in Iraq for a year. I only have a son at the moment. Can anyone tell me how much it will cost to feed 7 people! My husband thinks $400 will cover it and people I have talked to laugh at this amount. Please give me advice, I am going crazy with stress here.
Meal Planning Tips?Tips to help with meal planning. What do you do to make your meal planning easier and more cost effective?
Old-Fashioned Apron?I'm looking for an old-fashioned apron. You know, the kind your grandmother (or in my case, great aunt) wore. It went over the head and tied in the back. It was long enough to cover down to your knees. It often had pockets but not always. I think they were made of cotton and were sometimes ruffled at the neck and bottom. Any help would be appreciated.
Water Filter Reviews?I was wondering what other people use for filters. What is the cost of the unit and replacement filters? Ease of use? How frequently do you need to replace the filters? Are you happy with it? Why?
Cuisinart Food Processor Manuals?I am looking for a .com site to find a copy of a Cuisinart 11 Food Processor. Hopefully ,i can then download it. Any help would be appreciated.
What Is "Consumer Soup"?Someone posted a recipe for a rice casserole using consumer soup. What is consumer soup?
Yellow Zucchini?I had a huge Yellow Zucchini given to me. Do I wait for it to get green? If so, how do I green it up?
Planning a Grocery List?I've decided it's time for change, so my question is, what does your average grocery list look like and what meals do you use those ingredients to make? I know it's a lot to ask, but i'm clueless on cooking.
Milk Question about Fudge Recipe?This recipe was listed, questions were asked and no answers were forthcoming and I still want to know... what kind of milk and how big a can? Here is the recipe as it appeared in a newsletter dated 9-10-05:
Using Acorn Flour?I am wondering about "acorn flour". Has anyone ever used it? What have you used it in and did you grind it yourself? Would you mind sharing your methods and recipes?
Convection Oven Reviews?I had a great one by Farberware about 20 years ago. When it broke, I replaced it with the same model, which never worked too well. It would burn the food without cooking it all the way (and on "low" it didn't cook much at all).
Using Carrots In Marinara Sauces?When making spaghetti and/or marinara sauces, or other tomato sauces, I notice that carrots are part of the ingredients. What is the purpose of the carrots? How should they be introduced? Grated, pureed, etc? Is sugar also added when carrots are used?
Caring for Enamel Pans?I went to a yard sale and got a frying pan. It looked brand new, but it was from the 1970's. It is harvest gold outside and on the bottom, with a white interior.
Olive Oil That Tastes Like Olive Oil?Do any "foodies" out there know of an olive oil that tastes like OLIVE oil? All the companies seem to be advertising a "light" taste. I'm looking for something with an unmistakable olivey flavor, even better if it doesn't cost a fortune.
Maple Syrup Reviews?I am looking for a really good maple syrup. If you know of one and where I can get it, please let me know. I like a good strong maple taste.
Buying an Olive or Cherry Pitter (Cherry Stone)?I am in need of an olive/cherry pitter. I have looked many places and searched on the internet but can not seem to locate one. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I should search?
Leaving Fat in Chicken Broth?My recipe for making chicken broth says to refrigerate the broth and then to remove the fat from the top of the broth when the fat has hardened from being in the refrigerator.
Looking for Graham Crackers in South Africa?What are graham crackers? This product is unknown in South Africa.
Grilling Bagels in a Cast Iron Skillet?I like to grill bagels with butter in my cast iron skillet. However, sometimes the bagels will not lay flat and part of the bagel will not be grilled. I priced a grill presser which was made out of heavy cast iron for $20. The kind they use in restaurants to lay on top of bacon
Using an Iron Griddle on a Glass Top Range?I want to know if there is something made to use on glasstop ranges to protect them from scratching when you use an iron griddle.
My Blending is Leaking?The directions say to keep a hand firmly on the lid while blending, but this isn't helping the drips. The problem is that some of the liquid spatters out of the machine (I am using 1 c. liquid in a 5 c. blender cup).
Buying Cream of Coconut?I have a recipe that calls for cream of coconut. I have looked at WalMart, Albertsons and Blue Sage, the only supermarkets available and cannot find it.
Suggestions for Using Balsamic Vinegar?I received a bottle of balsamic vinegar as a gift and I need suggestions on how to use it.
Tacos for 100 People?How many pounds of ground beef do I need to feed a 100 people tacos?
Potato Salad For 100 People?How much potato salad for 100 people?
Quick Cooking Oatmeal?What is the difference between quick cooking oatmeal and old fashioned rolled oats? All of my recipes for oatmeal cookies say to use "quick cooking" oatmeal and all I have is a huge box of old-fashioned rolled oats, can I use that instead?
Old Opened Chardonnay Wine?I have a bottle of chardonnay wine that has been opened and has not been refrigerated since then. It is about 2 years old. The color has turned from a pale pink to a burgundy color. Is this safe to drink or use in cooking or should I discard it?
Cracked Biscuits?My biscuits have cracks on top of them. What am I doing wrong? I use White Lily flour, crisco shortening and buttermilk.
Uses for a Potato Express?I have an electric Potato Express which is used for peeling potatoes by tumbling on a grater in the bottom of a bowl. Do not confuse it with the Starfrit nor the Rotato peeling machines now available. This one is probably 15 or more years old.
Radiant Cooktop and Copper Pans?I am getting a new radiant cooktop and someone has told me I cannot use copper bottom pans on it. Anyone have any information on this?
UK Equivalent to Club Soda?I have seen loads of reference to club soda but don't know what the UK equivalent would be. Does anyone have a brand name to quote? I'm not sure if it is a liquid soda water, bicarbonate of soda, or soda crystals which are being referred to.
Substitute for a Baster?Does anyone have a substitute for using a basting syringe? I am not sure what's the proper name but its similar to a large eye dropper and is used for squeezing juice over meat while baking.
Chicken and Macaroni Salad Help?I need some help to see what I'm forgetting to add to my recipe for chicken salad and macaroni salad. I do the miracle whip, salt and pepper, some relish, sometimes a dab of mustard.
Pancetta Wrapped Around Mozzarella?While was at the grocery store, I saw slices of raw pancetta wrapped around slices of mozzarella. The whole thing was about the size of a fist and tightly wrapped in plastic (like saran wrap). Forgot to write the name of it down. What is it?
Is Cooking From Scratch Still Financially Beneficial For Small Families?I have a family of 3 and am wondering if cooking from scratch can be financially beneficial for such a small family. I'd love to do it but am afraid it won't be cost effective. I read a lot about cooking and freezing items - do you freeze food in Ziplock baggies or plastic containers?
Preventing Cheese From Leaking Out of Calzones?I love making homemade calzones, but the cheese always leaks out of them while baking.
Inexpensive Food Ideas For Family of Nine?I am looking for a inexpensive way to feed my family of nine.
Tip For Peeling Cooked Potatoes?Does anyone have a tip for peeling cooked potatoes for making potato salad.
Difference Between Minute Rice and Other Brands?What is the difference between Minute Rice and regular rice in the bag like Mahatma or Watermaid?
Mashed Potatoes for 40 People?How many pounds of potatoes would be needed to feed 40 people mashed potatoes?
Using Homemade Bisquick?When you make your own Bisquick how much do you use at a time? And if you are making pancakes how much do you use? Thanks for all who can help.
Can I Use 'Fruit Fresh' When Making Baby Food?I have been making my son's baby food and I noticed that the baby food on the market uses ascorbic acid and citric acid with the jars that contain fruit. I know ascorbic acid is vitamin c and that reduces the browning that can occur with fruits.
What is 'Packed' Brown Sugar?When a recipe calls for 'packed brown sugar' what is this? We have ordinary brown sugar and treacle sugar here in South Africa. I'm not sure what the 'packed' is.
Using Whipping Cream Instead of Frozen Whipped Topping?We do not have 'frozen whipped topping'. Would I just use whipped cream? Thank you for any replies.
What Can I Do With Fermented Apple Cider?I bought some fresh apple cider for a special occasion that didn't happen. Now I have 12 gallons of fermented apple cider. What to do with it?
What is a springform pan?What is a springform pan?
Preparing A Cold Cuts Plate?I have a (college pinning) reception that I need to prepare a cold cut plate for. Any idea how many pounds of luncheon meats and cheeses I'll be needing?
Homemade Produce Wash?Does anyone have a recipe for washing the pesticides off of produce? My mother has auto immune disease and is on a limited budget and would like to make her own.
Making White Cake Mix Into Chocolate Cake?How can I make a white cake mix into a chocolate cake?
Making Large Pearl Tapioca?How do I cook tapioca large pearls for tapioca pudding? I have always used the minute tapioca. I would like to make the tapioca with the large pearls. Thank for your time and help.
Packing Picnic Food For A Trip?My boyfriend lives out of state, and I'm flying down to meet him for an overnight trip. Does anyone have any picnic ideas I can pack and bring with me?
Saving Money On BBQ For 50 People?I have planned a backyard BBQ for my daughter's 8th birthday. Our guest list this year became a little larger than expected. Can anyone help me save money on a party for at least 50 people or more?
Nutritional Value of Baked Vegetables?For additional nutrition, I grated a raw zucchini into double batch of brownies. I am now wondering if it makes a difference, because heat kills vitamins and the fiber is negligible. Any thoughts on the subject?
Best Apples For Making Juice?What kind of apples make the most juice in an electric juice maker? I'm only getting 1 cup per 4 or 5 apples. Thanks
Buying Foods For Chocolate Fountain?I am having a dinner reception for my newly married daughter. She has always wanted a chocolate fountain for when she got married. I bought her one for the occasion. The chocolate fountain will be the main dessert with a cake. How many pints of strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows would I need for this event?
Using Rhubarb?I'd like to know about other uses of rhubarb, so far I can only use to cook with strawberry and sugar to eat. Is there some recipe with salt for good use of my rhubarb plants ?
Soy Milk Vs. 1% Milk?What are the pros and cons between light soy milk and 1% milk? How do they effect dieting? If consumed all the time which one will gain me more weight?
Becoming A Vegetarian?I'm thinking about going vegetarian. If you knew me you would think I already am. I'm always eating fruits and veggies. I hardly eat meat, never eat eggs and I drink soy milk. I don't drink carbonated drinks, mostly water. I exercise daily. I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the different kinds of vegetarians and what they can eat and drink. Thanks
Using Wheat Grass Tea?Someone gave my mother a big bag of wheat grass tea. The stuff tastes awful! You know what old grass clippings smell like? Well, that's how this stuff tastes! Does anyone know of any other use for this? Plant food, anything? Thanks for any suggestions.
Keeping Bugs Out of Plastic Food Containers?I am getting pantry moths and those little bugs that burrow into pasta. Maybe the same bug at different stages? I have resorted to cleaning the pantry every two weeks and I try to put everything in plastic containers. Clearly they are not sealing properly since some of them are STILL being infested.
Baking Pan for Cooking a Turkey?What kind of baking pan should I get for a turkey? I'm interested in knowing what size would be best as well as what material/brand would be best.
Keeping Apple Crisp Topping Crispy?I love apple crisp and I have a great recipe but after it cools I can't seem to keep the top crisp. It always gets soggy. Does anyone have any suggestions, please?
Ordering Bulk Dried Goods?Our family would like to purchase 20 pound (or larger) bags of rice, oatmeal, different flours and other dried products. Is there a website that anyone would suggest for large amounts with low costs? We live a distance from any food co-ops etc. Thanks
Coloring Popcorn?How do you color popcorn? I have seen colored popcorn (unpopped kernels) in catalogs for sale, and it's rather pricey. Apparently when popped the popcorn is multicolor. I'd love to figure out how to do this.
Could This Be Spatini?As a Spatini user for over 30 years, I too was devastated by Spatini's demise. This week, at Weis Markets, I discovered that Lawry's is now marketing a "Spaghetti Sauce" mix in individual packets. Is it possible that this is Spatini repackaged and sold singly?
Using Pre-Made Pie Crust For Dumplings?Has anyone ever used Pillsbury Pie Crust that you get in the refrigerator section for apple dumplings or turnovers?
Frost Damaged Jalepeno Peppers?We had 6 jalepeno plants that were doing really good well. We had some very cold unexpected weather last night and this morning everything was dead. So we took off tons of jalepenos that covered the plants. They are all kind of soft, from the frost I guess. I'm wondering if they would still be ok to chop and freeze for stews and soups and stuff? Are they safe to eat still? Can we get sick?
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!
What Is Nutella?I have a jar of Nutella. What is it and what do I do with it? It is sort of chocolaty.
What Is Catalina Dressing?Could someone please advise me what Catalina salad dressing is? Is there something equivalent in Australia?
Separating Frozen Ravioli?How can I separate frozen ravioli that are stuck together?
Buying Meat for 75 People?We will be hosting a cookout for 75 people. We will be serving Boston Butts and Chicken Breast Quarters. Please help me figure out how many Boston butt and chicken quarters I need to purchase.
Cider Vs. White Vinegar?Are cider and white vinegar interchangeable, such as using in foods?
Keeping Buns Warm in a Crockpot?How do you keep buns warm in a crockpot? Do you have to warm them first? Or do they warm well in the crockpot? And how long should you give them to heat up? Should you line the crockpot with a towel and dampen it? This is for a potluck where I need to heat them first at home and keep them warm, hopefully.
Looking for Dehydrated Foods?Does anyone have any experience with companies who sell dehydrated fruits, vegetables and meals? I have great success freezing foods but am no good at dehydrating them. I also have a lot more storage for dry foods than my small freezer. Thanks
Trouble With Pampered Chef Cookie Press?Can somebody tell me what I'm doing wrong before I have a temper tantrum and break my cookie press? I have a Pampered Chef press and I lost the directions in a recent move.
Nu-Wave Oven Turkey Instructions?I ordered a Nu-Wave Oven, but the recipe books are on backorder. Does anyone have the turkey cooking instructions? Thank you.
Tree Birthday Cake?I'm trying to find a idea for a birthday cake made like a tree. Can this even be done?
Using the Last of the Peanut Butter?Looking for a tip regarding using the last bit of peanut butter from the jar. She'd put stuff in the jar and shake it and her kids would have a treat. Maybe it was powdered sugar? Love to know what that was and I couldn't locate it with your search feature. Thanks!
Using Stale Coffee?I acquired a huge can of stale ground coffee from my workplace (Kirkland brand) and am wondering what I can do with it besides the usual recycled tips I've found online (ie. garden, compost...).
Reheating a Baked Potato?How do you warm up a baked potato?
Melting Butterscotch Morsels?I am trying to melt butterscotch morsels in a microwave using a double boiler. They will not melt like semi chocolate chips. What do I need to do?
Frozen Veggies Have Freezer Flavor?Is there any nifty way to remove the freezer flavor that sometimes gets into frozen veggies? Thanks!
Saving Money on Fat-Free Half-n-Half?Any ideas for saving money on fat-free half-n-half. I use fat-free half-n-half in my coffee but it's more expensive than the whole-fat variety. I also like skimmed-evaporated milk in my coffee, if I don't have my half-n-half, but it's not any cheaper.
Selling Home Baked Goods?I love to bake and I'm thinking of selling baked goods at my local flea market on weekends. I am looking for advice on what to make and how many items to sell?
Packing Food for a Family Trip?We are going on a family fishing trip in Aug. of 2009. I am trying to designate what everyone brings for meals etc. Right now I am trying to figure out how many pounds of potatoes to take with us. We don't want to carry too much extra with us but we don't want to buy to much extra while we are there.
Stacking a Four Tier Wedding Cake?I have been asked to produce a four tier wedding cake. It will be 12 in. fruit, a 10 in. chocolate, an 8 in. Madeira and a 6 in. Madeira. I know that the first three cakes will have to be doweled, but what about the top tier? Do I have to use a long dowel
