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Smoke Detector Broiler Problem?It seems that every time I use my broiler, the smoke detector goes off. I read somewhere that if you put water in the bottom of the broiler pan it would cut down the smoke.

 

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Cream Soup Base?Does anyone have a recipe for cream soup base? I used to have one that I made up, similar to white sauce with a few more ingredients

 

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Tomato Sauce Recipes?This is a page about making spaghetti sauce using fresh tomatoes from your garden. Included are recipes and tips for making tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes.

 

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Flavored Instant Coffees?My sister in law loves the French vanilla flavored instant coffees, but I have never run across a recipe that I can make and give as a gift. Any ideas?

 

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What to Do with Liquified Tomatoes?I received a bunch of tomatoes over the summer and read that I could liquify and freeze them. Now, I don't know what to do with them. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help!

 

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What Size Turkey for Seven People?What's the difference in taste between a hen and a tom turkey? I have to feed 7 people, what size should I buy?

 

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Gluten Free Recipes?My mother was recently diagnosed as being "gluten intolerant". This is making a hugh difference in the foods she is allowed to eat. Does anyone know of a cookbook or website that would make finding suitable recipes easier?

 

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Uses for Sour Milk?Does anyone have any frugal uses for sour milk that is not fit to drink anymore?

 

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Recipes for Bread Tubes?I got 3 bread tubes from Pampered chef for Christmas, but all the recipes call for bought dough. Please send home made recipes.

 

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Pressure Cooker Recipes?I just recently purchased a pressure cooker and would like to know where I can find some good recipes on the internet. Also, if the readers have some recipes that they have tried themselves, I would appreciate you sharing them. Thank you for your help.

 

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Apple Sauce is Too Sweet?My sister just made me some homemade applesauce, and unfortunately the apples were too sweet. Is there something that can be put into this applesauce to make it more tart tasting and help limit the sweetness?

 

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Odd Foods That Can Be Frozen?I would like to know from your readers what are some odd foods that you can freeze. I found out you can freeze grapes, saves on throwing them out. Please let me know of other odd foods that can be frozen.

 

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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.

 

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Pillsbury Orange Walkabouts?Does anyone have a recipe from Pillsbury called "Orange Walkabouts"? It is a strudel-like dough with nuts and orange (I think) flavoring rolled up in it. Someone gave me a taste and said that's what they were called, said she got it from the contest Pillsbury had a few years ago.

 

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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?

 

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Homemade Salsa Recipe?I'm looking for a salsa recipe.

 

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Pickle Recipes?It is pickle season! Please post or send in recipes for any kind of pickles from cucumbers to tomatoes. This brainstorm was sent in by Harlean (from Arkansas)

 

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Salsa Recipe Without Cilantro?I am looking for a good salsa recipe without the use of cilantro. I love it, but my hubby does not. Are you aware of any herb or spices that can replace the cilantro that would give it an equally good taste?

 

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Freezing Leftover Canned Mushrooms?I bought a gallon can of mushrooms like you use on pizza. As I started to open them, I thought, can I freeze the rest of these? Can anybody tell me if I can and how? I have yet to find anybody that knows and why was I so silly to buy so many.

 

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How to Make Self Rising Flour?How can you make your own self rising flour; what are the amounts?

 

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Using Horseradish?I grew a lot of horseradish this year. I'm wondering how to use it. Do I need to peel the roots? Are the leaves edible? Does anyone have recipes for preparing horseradish, preserving it and any ways I can use this up?

 

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French Vanilla Coffee Recipe?I need a recipe for French vanilla coffee like the General Foods International makes. I drink so much of this and it is too expensive for me these days.

 

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Freezing Squash and Green Beans?I specifically want to know how to preserve fresh squash and green beans I do not like what freezing does to them they have no taste when cooked.If any one can help please answer. Thanks.

 

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Non-brewed Condiment?Can anyone please tell me the difference between vinegar and non-brewed condiment? i.e. when asked to use vinegar in a recipe - will non-brewed condiment (as bought in fish and chip shops) be a suitable alternative? - Jeanne G.

 

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Seasoned Pepper and Texas Toast?Do you know of a recipe for homemade seasoned pepper, Bon Appetit Seasoning and/or a bread recipe for Texas Toast?

 

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Kosher Salt?What is kosher salt?

 

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Homemade Doughnut Recipe?I am a new subscriber and I'm looking for a fun, easy recipe for homemade doughnuts to try with my son. Some I have found are very involved and time consuming in the making. If anyone has a few good recipes, of different varieties, I would really appreciate it! Thanks

 

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Spaghetti Squash?I need a recipe for Spaghetti Squash and Liver and onions for the Turbo Cooker. Thanks

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Ideas for Easter Brunch?I'm having an Easter Brunch for my family. There will be about 18 people. Does anyone have some good menu ideas for this? I know it's a bit late for planning but I need something that can be kept warm and still taste good.

 

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Yogurt Recipe?I have a yogurt maker but have lost the recipe. Does anyone have the plain yogurt recipe they will share with me?

 

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Once-A-Month Cooking?Share you once a month cooking ideas.

 

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Corn Muffin Recipe?I used to buy corn muffins at a seafood restaurant called Skipper's. They were mini muffins, light, sweet and moist. These muffins were anything but "grainy!" I am hoping someone may have a recipe similar to theirs as I can not find one. Thank you, Lisa

 

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Metal Scratches - Milkshakes?I have a question. I work at A&W restaurant. Something took my attention. When we are making milk shakes, we first put ice cream in a cup and we put one metal thing on top of the cup in order for the ice cream not to blow over the cup while stirring. Almost half of the metal thing is in the cup and when we are stirring it, the blender touches the metal and scratches it (the metal thing can be seen scratched) Is this an insidious health hazard or is this not detrimental? Thank you very much.

 

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Lemon Mace Cookies?Looking for a recipe for Lemon Mace Cookies! HELP!

 

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Sugar Free Cookie or Cracker Recipes?I am a diabetic. I would like sugar free cookie or cracker recipes to use with cookie cutters. Jan from NC

 

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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.

 

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Making Green Chiles?I am trying to make as many food items myself, rather than buying processed. If a recipe calls for a can of green chiles, what kind of chile pepper would I substitute and would I just chop them up to use?

 

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Looking for Tea Tips?I have just started to drink tea. I would love to get some recipes on how you make hot or iced tea. I do not like lemon or sugar in my tea. What brands are best? Do you make it in a pan or in a coffee maker? Please give me some tips.

 

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Using Outdated Yeast?I can buy outdated yeast for real cheap, but will it be as good? Can I use 2 packets in place of one?

 

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Need Recipes for South Beach Diet Phase 1?I just started Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet and I"m looking for a easy recipes... getting so tired of eggs and bacon! I have looked online already but there's not whole lot that interest me. Please help!

 

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Looking for Meals for One?I live alone and hate TV dinners. I also don't like leftovers more than once. I would welcome ANY suggestions for simple meals for one. Raggedy_Jane

 

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Looking for BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe?Howdy, I am a college student, looking for a good bbq recipe for bbq chicken sandwiches. Thanks Dan_wsu

 

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Looking for a Good Recipe for Hash Browns?Please, PLEASE, find me a recipe for hash browns - a Brit now living in France, I've eaten and enjoyed them in the past, but every recipe I've found says "take X quantity frozen hash browns". I neeeeeeeed the real thing, please, Thanks Liza

 

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Soup Recipes and Freezing Information?I am a college student and avid soup eater. I live in an apartment so I have a kitchen available to me and I want to make a bunch of soup and freeze it. I usually buy Campbell's Chunky soup but would like to save some money. Does anyone have any good soup recipes and does anyone have any freezing tips for soup? - Seth

 

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Make Your Own V8?Does anyone know how to make your own V8. I have a bunch of canned tomato juice and I want to make it into a V8 style beverage for my dad. Doesn't have to be quite as salty, though. CraftyCathy

 

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Tasty Fried Potatoes?I have been trying to make good fried potatoes for a while now with little success. Does anyone have a good recipe? What I am trying to make is the skillet type that are often served with a lot of breakfast dishes at restaurants. Not hashbrowns but cubed fried, crispy potatoes. - ST in UT

 

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Can you 'perk-up' frozen leftovers?I froze some mac & cheese. When it thawed out it was very 'blah'. Anybody got any suggestions for perking up something that shouldn't have been frozen; or was frozen incorrectly? BTW, I just put it in a freezer bag, how should I have done it? Chyann from KY

 

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Quick Soup Ideas?Post your favorite quick soup ideas.

 

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Uses for 3 Pounds of Sour Cream?I have about 3 lbs. sour cream, any ideas how to use that much up? THANKS SANDRA

 

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Low or Lower Fat Potato Soup Recipe?Anyone have a recipe for a low or lower fat potato soup recipe? Thanks, Mary

 

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Freezer Jam is too Soft?Often when I make freezer jam it turns out too soft even though I follow the recipe exactly. How can I fix this? Carla from Aran

 

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Favorite Summer Cool Recipes?What are your favorite summer cooler recipes?

 

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Ginger Strip Pickles?My mother used to make a recipe of pickle that was called Ginger Strip Pickles. She used an entire jar or box of ginger for this recipe and very large cucumbers.

 

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Looking for Information About Pesto?What is pesto? Where would you find it in a grocery store? Can it be made at home? I find this in several recipes and it's totally new to me. Thanks, Betty

 

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Need Crockpot Recipes for 3 or 4 People?I would love some simple crockpot recipes to feed 3 to 4 people thanks,

 

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What to do with 40 boxes of pasta?I recently got 40 boxes of free pasta. Any suggestions besides pasta salad, and spaghetti? I have all kind of pasta and need some ideas. Also I have about 40 cans of mild green chiles. Do you know any recipes which use a lot of them? Thanks so Much! Wendy

 

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George Foreman Grill Tips?I have been using my Foreman Grill a lot this summer to cook chicken breasts. Anyone have any tips or recipes? I tried to cook with a little marinade on it but it was a little over too burnt once the chicken had cooked through. Anyway, thought I would see if anyone else is using the grill and if they are having success with it. Monica in CO

 

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Jelly Making Prices Seem High?Does anyone else think that the price of jelly-making is too high? I bought a package of surejell today for 2.29. I bought this in addition to the sugar and the canning lids. I picked the grapes for free, but many people buy their fruit for jelly-making. I read in the instructions that one package will make 8 cups of grape jelly. I read on the ingredient label that what I am buying (1.75 oz) is Dextrose (some kind of sugar), fumaric acid, and fruit pectin. 2.29 seems way too high for what I'm getting. Does anyone have an alternative for making jelly, or a cheaper source of buying the fruit pectin? Thanks--Paula in Waco.

 

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Blanching Peppers?I would like to know if you can blanch peppers (all kinds). And if you can, how you do it? How many minutes? And how long do they last?

 

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Chocolate Frosting Recipe?I am craving the ultimate chocolate frosting recipe. One that can withstand being out of the fridge, and has the most extreme chocolate flavor... Thank you, Mels from Canada =)

 

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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?

 

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Mexican Herb that Works like Beano?There is a Mexican herb that diminishes bean side effects in humans and adds a hickory flavor. Does anyone know what this inexpensive "beano" herb is called?

 

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Need Easy Punch Recipes for An Eagle Scout Reception August 14th!Hi there! My son just got his Eagle Award in Boy Scouts, and I am planning a large ceremony and reception for him, to be held Sat., August 14th, only a bit over 2 weeks away! Anyhow, I really need some great, but easy, punch recipes that taste delicious but are still easy (and not expensive!) to make. This whole thing is getting very expensive! Sure would appreciate any and all help! Thanks so much! Nora in Iowa Proud Mom to an Eagle Scout

 

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Ideas for an Abundance of Tomatoes?Can anyone suggest some ideas for an over abundance of tomatoes? Any relishes or canning suggestions? Help please! jspcoolbeans

 

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Can't Miss Potluck Recipes?When I go to a potluck I usually bring a casserole and it's usually not as good as everyone elses.. Anyone have some "can't miss" potluck recipes? Thank you, Alexa (relatively new cook)

 

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Recipe for Really Big Rolls?I am looking for a roll recipe that is easy and makes really big rolls. Some people call them yeast rolls, hot rolls, etc. I just want one that makes really big rolls. Thanks CarolynJ

 

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Looking for Ruby Tuesday's Potato Salad Recipe?I recently ate at Ruby Tuesdays and fell in love with their potato salad from their salad bar. It was just so tasty! The potatos were cut up into small cubes and had some of the skins left on them. Can't tell you much more! I would love a recipe that tastes like this!

 

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Chunky Pepper Jelly?I make lots of pepper jellies but would like a chunkier version like Harry and David's pepper onion relish to serve over cream cheese and crackers. Anyone have a recipe? Nettie from Canada

 

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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

 

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Make Your Own Sports Drink?I am looking for a MYO recipe for something like Gatorade. It is so expensive and I would like to make my own. Sue

 

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Help with cooking chicken?How can I keep chicken from bleeding while I am frying it? Blood seeps from the joints as it cooks. Not good!! Mary from Missouri

 

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Quesadilla Recipe Ideas?My family loves to eat cheese or chicken quesadillas at our local restaurant, but they're pretty expensive for what you get. They seem like they'd be pretty easy to make, but I'm not sure how to get started or what kind of cheese(s) to use.

 

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Jelly Making as a Business?I am about to embark on a jelly making frenzy so as to start a business. Anyone have any advice? Is there a way to make really large batches at a time? Lynne

 

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Cheap Low Carb Recipes?My husband has recently trimmed off 40lbs on this low-carb thing. Since it was the very first time he expressed interest in getting rid of his Buddah belly, I was really excited to support him by preparing low carb meals for the whole family, even though I did not initially believe in the diet. Well, passing trend or not, we are all thinner, eat way less sugars and have become much more active! However, this enterprise is much more costly than our previous diet. I do not buy much of the overpriced commercial low carb stuff so I need cheap Low carb meal ideas (including bread and other baked goods recipes, protein alternatives, snacks, etc). Matinga from Michigan

 

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Outrageous Meat Prices?We just moved to Florida and I noticed meat prices are very high here. I have searched high and low for somewhere to shop for discounted prices. Even the sale items are expensive. Does anyone know of a good website to buy meat or anywhere in central Florida. Our family is about to become vegetarians unless we can get a break on these meats. Danielle from Florida

 

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Freezing Food Tips?Here are some food freezing tips. Post your ideas below!

 

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Are Food Saver Machines Worth It?I would like feedback on the food saver machines. Do they really do what they say? Is it frugal or expensive to use the bags, canisters, etc.?

 

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Drying Red Cayenne Pepper?Hi, I would love to know how to dry red cayenne pepper! I had one left over from my garden, it is so pretty and red, such a shame not to be able to preserve it for arrangements and such. Thanks, TMelton, from GA

 

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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

 

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Looking for Meatloaf Advice?Does anyone know how to make those dense meat loaves. I always end up with a crumbley slice. I use fresh onion, bread or cracker crumbs, and egg and ground beef as lean as I can get it. I would like to make one you can slice for a sandwich. Like at the store or on TV, right lol SusanfromHamilton

 

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Bad Jam, Need Help!My jam did not solidify. Can I re-cook and re-can? Help! Erika

 

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Radiation from Microwave?My neighbor tells me to never use my microwave. Does it put radiation in food and water cooked in it that is collected in the body to cause cancer?

 

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Recipes Suitable for Diabetics?I'm also interested in recipes suitable for diabetics. Anyone else? Many Thanks, Susan from Edmonds

 

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Making a Cake in the Shape of a Car?I want to make a cake that is in the shape of a car or race car for his 1st birthday party! I am going to use the little diecast cars as the theme and I am needed some ideas on how to make a cake in the shape of a car! I have never done this before and I would love to have any ideas that you have to give me! Thanks!! Erricka

 

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Need Recipe for "Nutrigrain Bars"?Does anyone have a recipe for "Nutrigrain" type bars? Thanks a bunch, Lee-Ann from Canada

 

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Recipes for Sports Drinks?We are doing a school project and we have to make our own sports drink. Can anyone help us out? Does anyone have any recipes?

 

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Italian Seasoning Recipe?I just ran out of the Italian spice mix that came with my spice set. I know that it is a mix of spices, but I don't know what. Does anyone know how to make the Italian spice mix?

 

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Converting Muffin Recipes?When I tried to bake a batch of mini chocolate chip muffins this past weekend, they came out overdone. Does anybody know how long I should bake the mini muffins and at what temp?

 

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How do I soften hard bagels?Every once in a while, I forget about the last bagel in the bag and it ends up as hard as a rock. I am tired of dipping them in soup; does anyone have an idea to make them soft? Thank you! Linda

 

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Looking for Meatloaf Recipe?Can someone give me a recipe for meat loaf please. Also what is Baking Soda called in England? Thanking you in advance. Maria from Bath UK

 

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Recipes for Coffee Jello, Cake and Frosting?I would like to get the receipe for the coffee jello, coffee cake and coffee frosting? Thank You, Toveann

 

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Gross, Yucky, Creepy Halloween Recipes?My kids are having a Halloween party this year. I was hoping that someone might have some gruesome, gory, or creepy food recipes. I have looked at several sites but it seems that most have the same ones over and over again... Delaine in GA

 

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Diabetic Recipes for Muffins and Brownies?I am looking for some good diabetic recipes for muffins and brownies. Also, any other good recipes would be appreciated. Corkie

 

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Looking for Crockpot Cake Recipe?I am looking for a crockpot version of lazy day cake. It consists of a cake mix, butter and pie filling and is done in a crockpot, I saw it somewhere on the web. Now I can't remember where. I sure would appreciate it if some one give me the amounts and time Sonya

 

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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

 

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Recipes for Bariatric Patients?Could you provide a variety of recipes which can be used by those of us that have undergone a gastric bypass? Our intake must consist of soft/easily digestible foods/atleast 68-70grams of protein a day and containing no sugars. De'Lanese

 

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Drying Apples in the Oven?I came into a bunch of Granny Smith Apples and I want to dry them in my oven. I am not sure how to do this and what temp to set the oven on and for how long. Any advice would be nice.

 

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Cooking Uses for Beer?Beer is not just for drinking! What cooking recipes do you use beer in? Post your ideas!

 

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Huckleberry Glazed Popcorn Recipe?I had some huckleberry glazed popcorn, by Killian Corn,inc. I am wondering if anyone has a recipe that would be comparable, to the one they use, or perhaps the exact one they use. this would be wonderful. Cystyl

 

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Cereal Crumb Muffin Recipe?Some time ago, I saw a recipe for muffins which uses the leftover crumbly stuff that is at the bottom of every cereal box. I can't remember where I saw it, but if anyone knows, I would love to have it again. Thanks, NC Mom

 

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Halloween Party Refreshments?I have a request concerning ideas for Halloween parties. I have all the decorations and all planned. I just need some good ideas as far as refreshments are concerned. The more disgusting and gross or creepy the better.

 

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Recipes Using Pre Sweetened Kool-Aid?I have too much kool aid on hand after a sale this summer. I was really figuring that we would use it but we didn't! Is there a cake recipe or other dessert I can use it in so I don't waste it? I really don't need any punch. melody_yesterday

 

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