What Can I Make with Avocado, Kale, and Broccoli?I am trying to have more creative ideas for my green veggies. I have a pretty good pantry.
Cake Glaze Got Hard?I make a glaze that has to boil for 3 minutes and then you poke holes in the cake and drizzle over. What would cause the glaze to harden?
Getting All of the Coffee Out of the Can?How do you remove the last of the ground coffee out of a coffee can?
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?I have imitation crab meat, avocado, clementines and shredded mozzarella cheese. What can I make with these ingredients?
Using Potatoes That Accidentally Froze?I left a 15# bag of potatoes in the car and they froze. I brought them into the house and they thawed and now are leaking fluids and are spongy. Are they still edible for mashed or frying?
Potatoes Froze Accidentally?My 10-pound bag of potatoes froze on my back porch, then thawed. They are now all squishy. Is there any use for them?
Convection Oven Not Working?I bought a Cook Well convection oven on Sunday the 24/11/2013 and used it for the first time today the 28/11/2013 and found it's not working. I cooked a small pork roast for 3 hrs or more and it's still not cooked.
Grilling Without a Barbecue?I am a single female in my 80s and cook my own meals. I have no barbeque and wonder what could take the place of one when the recipe calls for grilling.
Cheese and Crackers for 200?How many platters of cheese with cold cuts do I need to feed 200 persons?
What Does Puree Mean When Cooking?What is puree?
Uses for Beer Past the Expiration Date?What good is outdated beer (one year past expiration date) and can it be used for cooking?
Cooking and Baking with Stevia?I am extremely interested in any and all information on cooking and baking with stevia. I would love recipes.
Safe Alternative to Teflon Cookware?I have been reading where using Teflon cookware is very dangerous to your health. Does anyone know if there is a safe alternative?
Burnt Copper Bottom Pots Heat Unevenly?I have a set of copper bottomed stainless steel saucepans. A couple of which have had accidents over the years when the contents were burnt thanks to my lack of attention. This has created "hot spots" on the base wherein the contents can get burnt on ...
Health Benefits of Strawberries?I'd like to know the good things and (if there are any) the bad things about eating a lot of strawberries daily?
Feeding 150 Drum and Bugle Corp Kids?I've been thrown into managing shopping, menus, and volunteers for a non profit group of 150 starving kids that we feed 4 times a day. I need help with recipes for lunch and dinners. These kids burn up to 3000 calories a day, as they work on their show 10 hrs a day.
Opening Foil Cream Cheese Package Without Waste?I'm foiled by cream-cheese package opening. Does anyone know how to successfully open the foil on store-brand cream cheese without wasting about an ounce or getting messy?
Uses for Mint Sauce Other Than Lamb?I have a bottle of mint sauce and do not want to use it on lamb. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use it on or is there a recipe to use it on fresh fruit or anything else that I am not aware of?
Cookbook Name Ideas?I'm working on a cookbook for myself which contains just short, simple recipes that are only 4 or 5 sentences (1 paragraph). I'd like to make a cover page, but I'm stuck on what to call it. I was thinking of "Grazing", but there already is a cookbook out there with that name. Any ideas? Thank you.
What is All Purpose Flour?What is all purpose flour?
Eating the Bones in Canned Mackerel?Do I have to worry about bones in canned mackarel? Would there be any bones left to harm me?
Keeping Bottled Water Cool in Car Trunk?How do you keep a case (12 pk-10ozs) of bottled water cool in the summer in your trunk? I like to keep bottled water in my car, but now that summer is approaching I was wondering how I was going to keep the water cold since the trunk is so hot in the summer time. Any ideas?
Will Mold in Garage Contaminate Frozen Food?I have some mold in my garage. Is the frozen food contaminated by spores? If so, how can I clean the food?
Reusing Healthy Choice Steamer Container?I love Healthy Choice Steamers. They are very tasty and good nutrition. The container you cook it in comes in two parts. A bowl and a top that has holes in it to let out the steam. I always recycle these, but can they be re-used for other foods?
Is Ozium Glycol-ized Air Freshener Safe Around Food?My refrigerator repair man removed burning putty from my fan area that had fallen from the wires. After doing so he sprayed ozium glycol-ized air freshener on the inside of my fridge and freezer walls. Is this safe around food? There was food in the fridge and freezer at the time.
Reducing Sugar and Butter in a Recipe?I found this recipe for mini pear-tarts in Mason jar lids. The above recipe calls for all this sugar. If I use less sugar and butter, will it mess up this recipe?
Warming Up a Previously Cooked Turkey?I hope someone can give me some suggestions. My son-in-law, who is a policeman, works odd hours so my daughter and her family were coming to Christmas dinner on Christmas eve since due to work commitments, Christmas day was out.
Making Distilled Water?I need to have distilled water for a snowglobe I'm making, but can't buy it and don't have the fancy equipment to distill water. I heard that you can make distilled water (that would work for snowglobes) by boiling water then letting it cool). Will this work?- What would you suggest?
Tablespoons of Butter in One Half Cup?How many tablespoons of butter is equal to a 1/2 cup of butter?
Homemade Coffee Filters?How can I make my own coffee holders for my brew station that makes up to 12 cups of coffee?
Measuring Marshmallow Cream?I have recipe that calls for 1 pint marshmallow cream, but it is sold by the ounce, so what size do I use?
Does Food Stay Colder in Refridgerator During the Winter?For some reason I always felt like my food/drinks stayed colder in a refrigerator in the winter here in mid-Michigan! I just thought that my fridge just did not have to work as hard to stay colder in the winter as it did in the summer.
Bagged Shredded Coconut Dried Out?I am keeping shredded coconut in the refrigerator and it partly dried out, possibly 1/3 of the plastic sack. Is there something I can do similar to rehydrating brown sugar, where you put a slice of bread in with the brown sugar to soften up the consistency?
Maker of Kroger Peanut Butter?Who makes Kroger peanut butter?
Making Rice for 100 People?I want to make chicken flavored rice for a large group. How much rice do I need to feed a 100 or more people?
Serving Tacos for 200 at Reception?I am hosting a taco bar for 200 wedding guests. I need to know the quantity of tomatoes, onions, lettuce, olives, guacamole, sour cream, and what else to offer.
Homemade Paste Food Coloring?Can a person make their own Wilton paste food coloring?
Making Tomatoes Last Longer?How do I make tomatoes last longer? I have read on TF to use vinegar, but in what ratios?
Canning Salt vs. Table Salt?What is the difference in canning salt and regular table salt? Can they be use interchangeably?
Making Funnel Cakes?Can you make funnel cakes in advance, how do you store and how do you reheat?
Is it Safe to Reuse Plastic Soda Bottles?Is it safe to re-use plastic bottles bought originally with soda in them?
Ice Sticks in Ice Cube Trays?What can I use to get the ice cubes to release easily from the trays?
Pantry Basics?What do you consider necessities for a frugal, stocked pantry? My income is limited and I am trying to gradually stock up. I would like to hear your ideas. Thank you.
Using Dried Garbanzo Beans?How can I use dried garbanzo beans in these recipes? Mine seems to stay hard no matter how long I cook them.
10X Sugar?What is 10x sugar? Super fine?
Recalibrating a Cooking Thermometer?How do I reset a cooking or candy thermometer?
Cake Stuck to Greased Paper Pan Liner?Why did my cake stick to the greaseproof paper that I lined the tin with? Can anyone help me please? This happens every time I bake a cake, even though I grease the paper before I put the cake mixture in.
Soaking Beans?How do you quick soak beans, such as pinto beans?
Breaking a Coffee Shop Addiction?I am hooked on going to a particular coffee shop 2 X per day, on my way to work and sometime in the day. I spend $3.60 daily, which is way too much over a year to spend.
Difference Between Mint Tea and Green Tea?My husband is on coumadin (blood thinner). The instructions tell him to avoid "green tea". Does this include homegrown mint/spearmint tea?
Preventing Avocados from Turning Brown?For an avocado that's ripe when cut into, how long will the avocado keep with the lemon juice? It is just cut in half, not sliced or mashed. One side has the pit in it yet. The other will have the lemon. How long will it keep without turning brown?
Uses for Pickle Juice?What uses does pickle juice have?
Using Bisquick After Expiration Date?I have out of date Bisquick. Is there anything I can do with it besides throwing it away?
Cooking Time for Beef?How long should I cook a joint of beef weighing 3 or 4 kgs?
Substitute for a Flour Sifter?What can you use for a homemade sifter for baking?
Disposing of Used Cooking Oil?At one time, when you had grease you would put the grease into a used coffee tin container. What is the best way to dispose of the grease these days?
Advice of Meal Planning, Shopping, and Food Storage?I am a single mother with a 21 and 12 year old at home. I have been successful in taking the stress out of my life in most areas this year. New job, better money, old boyfriend out, but I still stress over food. I hate everything about it, planning it, shopping for it (not enough money)....
Measuring Yeast?If I buy yeast in the 1/4 dry packs, how do you come up with 1 1/4 cup?
Do Lemon Curd Filled Cookies Need Refrigeration?If I make Linzer cookies can I use lemon curd filling without refrigerating them? Or will it spoil?
Making a Sachet Filled with Dry Milk Powder?What are the area requirements for dry milk powder filling in a sachet?
Making and Using Infused Olive Oils?I've seen many recipes, especially around the holidays, for infused olive oils. I really want to be able to make some of these as gifts, as well as, for myself. I just don't know how they are used.
Peeling Pumpkin Seeds?I have seen recipes lately for toasting pumpkin seeds. Nowhere have I found a solution for peeling the outer coat off of the pumpkin seed.
Drying Dumplings?Can I make dumplings and put them on the counter to dry and when they are dried put them in a bag?
What is Converted Rice?I've seen Uncle Ben's Converted Rice for years. What makes it different from regular long grained white rice? Is it more nutritious? What is the texture like?
Using Frozen Tomatoes?My sister placed 2 one-gallon bags of tomatoes in my freezer without my knowledge. They still have the skin and seeds but she did cut them in quarters. Grateful as I am, what can I do with them? Thank you.
Curing Black Walnuts?Does anyone know the proper way to prepare black walnuts before cracking them? We have two black walnut trees and this is the first year they are producing.
Where Can I Buy Caster Sugar and Dessicated Coconut?What are these ingredients? I have not heard of them, and can I buy them at a supermarket?
Safe Cooking Oils for Frying?Every time you buy a half gallon of frying oil, you read in the newspapers that cooking oil you just bought is not good to cook with! What are safe frying oils to cook with?
Distilling Water at Home?If I put some water in a jug and let it sit, is that like distilled water?
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.
Softening Marshmallows?How can I soften up marshmallows that have become hard?
Using Metal Pans in a Turbo Oven?Can I use a metal pan in the turbo oven to bake a cake?
Planning a Weekly Church Dinner For Families in Need?My church feeds families every Tuesday evening. It is for low income families in the community, for those in need of food, clothing, and a free dinner.
Softening Hard Honey in the Jar?I have had my jar of honey for quite some time. Is there a way to soften honey to get it out of a jar?
Battery Operated Pepper Grinder Does Not Work Properly?We recently purchased salt and pepper grinders, battery operated. We quickly found that the sea salt would not grind, as salt flakes were required. I purchased same and the salt grinder works fine now, but the black pepper grinder is another story.
Pasta Sauce Keeps Burning?No matter how low I cook it, my pasta sauce always scorches. Is it because I use a metal pot?
How Long Does It Take to Make Ice Cream?How long does it take to make homemade ice cream?
Beef Brisket for 200 People?How much brisket do I need to feed 200 people?
Whipping Evaporated Milk?Can evaporated milk be whipped, the way cream can be?
How Do I Roast Mushrooms?How does one roast mushrooms?
Making a Chicken Casserole in a Romertopf Clay Dish?How do I make a chicken casserole in a romertopf dish?
Calculating Servings Based on Pan Size?How many servings of lasagna will I get from a pan 20 3/4 inches x 12 13/16 inches x 3 3/8 inches, if I want a 4 inch serving?
Cleaning Deep Fryer Oil?If you use a deep fat fryer, you know how smelly your oil can get after just a couple of uses. When this happens, peel a potato and heat up the oil and fry the potato. This removes odors fast and easily.
Calculating Ingredients When Feeding Large Groups?I am feeding 60 to 70 people. I am making rigatoni, Sloppy Joes, and cheese potatoes. How much of the ingredients do I need?
How Do I Use a Stove Top Convection Oven?I was recently cleaning my mom's cabinets and found a new stove top convection oven. Most of the directions are missing. What all can you do with this oven (for example can you bake)? I don't know a thing about this type of oven.
What Are Chocolate Nibs?What are chocolate nibs? Are they chocolate chips?
How Long Can I Keep Uncooked Pasta?How long can I safely keep and use unopened packages of pasta?
Feeding a Family of Four on $400 a Month?I only have $400 to feed my family of 4. I don't mind having to bake, do once a month cooking, and searching/using coupons. I know this one woman who has a family of five and spends $500.00 a month. I would like for these meals to be healthy too. Any good ideas?
Where Can I Buy Baking Emulsions in the UK?I was reading about a recent tip on T/F about using bakery emulsions instead of extracts. It sounds like a better idea, but what are they? Where would I buy them? Also are they expensive? Many thanks.
Saving Browned Flour for Gravy?If I have made too much browned flour for gravy can I save the flour for use later? If so, how do I save it?
Cheese and Crackers for 100 People?I am serving cheese and crackers prior to a large wedding reception dinner. How many lbs of cheese per 100 guest do I need to have?
Serving a Previously Frozen Baked Apple Pie?Can a baked apple pie be frozen then served without being baked again?
Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set?My daughter has made some fudge that isn't setting. What can she add to thicken it? I thought of cornstarch, but we don't know how much or if it will change the flavor. I hope someone can help us out.
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!
What are Corn Flakes?I read a recipe that called for something and I don't know what it is. What are corn flakes?
Potatoes Stored in Garage Froze?I have yellow potatoes laying out in my garage and we have 3-4 inches of snow on the ground and they are all frozen. I need to know if I can just keep them frozen and put them in bags and into the freezer. I really don't want to waste them.
Keeping Sliced Tomatoes Fresh?What's the best way to keep my sliced tomatoes looking and tasting good longer?
Minimizing the Bitter Flavor of Collard Greens in Recipes?Collards are the only plant crop that thrives in my garden. Any suggestions as to how to minimize the bitter flavor? I chopped up some for a lentil and sausage soup and wasn't too happy with the result due to their strong flavor.
Storing or Canning Homemade Hot Sauce?I recently made a hot sauce using lime juice (no vinegar) as the acid base. It also has cooked and pureed carrot, onion, garlic, and harbanero peppers, plus spices.
Shelf Life of Dehydrated Food?I am thinking about buying a food dehydrator. How long can you store food that has been dehydrated before it goes bad?
Shelling Hickory Nuts?I have a hickory tree and picked up about a 1/2 bushel of nuts. I have never saved them before so I am not sure about removing the husks. Do you just peel them off?
Roasting Squash Seeds?Can seeds from acorn or butternut squash be roasted like pumpkin seeds?
Increasing the Serving Size of a Recipe?I am invited to Thanksgiving dinner at a friend's home. It will be a pot luck dinner. I plan to bring a candied yams, but the recipe says it's for 6 servings. Does any one know how to double the recipe for 12 servings? Thank you for any help.
Calculating Ingredient Costs?How do I price out each ingredient in my fruitcake recipe. It uses teaspoon and tablespoon measurements. For example how will I compute how much one teaspoon of nutmeg costs?
Is There a Difference in Quality When Using Butter Instead of Margarine?Is there a difference in quantity when using butter instead of margarine in both general cooking and baking?
Product Review: Butterball Fully Cooked Smoked Turkey?Has anyone tried the Butterball fully cooked smoked turkey? Is it good enough to serve to guests for Thanksgiving?
How Do I Start a "Once a Month Cooking" Plan?I've been reading stuff online about "once a month cooking". It's definitely something I am interested of because it's budget friendly and cuts down on cooking everyday. However I don't even know where to start with this.
Improving the Flavor of Brown Rice?Does anyone have any ideas for making brown rice more palatable? I have tried adding bullion to the water and different seasonings, but nothing has worked so far to encourage my family to like it.
