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By attosa
Making sure your produce is clear of pesticides, fungus or germs is important, more so if you're planning on enjoying it raw. You don't need to buy commercial produce sprays. Some even have chemicals in them you probably don't want to consume. Here is a recipe to make your own at home:
By Judy
There are lots of sales on fish for Lent. This is easy and quick. It tastes and smells wonderful. I only made 1/2 pound of salmon. If you combine the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a 1:1 ratio and add the seasonings to taste, it will come out fine. I will write the recipe as written.
Homemade Creamy Vegetable Soup
By Jackie H.
Today I had to shop for vegetables for this soup because I am on a liquid/soft diet due to jaw surgery. So my goal has been to eat healthy. So I picked up all produce, came home and decided to start a potato soup. Wait until you see what I put in this soup? It is so nutritious and full of vitamins.
Use Muffin Tins for Stuffed Peppers
By ShirleyE
Sweet bell peppers are delicious stuffed and roasted, but not easy to keep upright. To stop them falling over in the oven while they are baking, simply pop each one in a muffin tin.
By Marjorie
It's easy to dry your own celery flakes to be used in salads, tuna salad or whatever recipe.
By Stella
These thin pancakes are delicious and just as easy to make as classic pancakes. If you are making them for more than 2 people, I would suggest using more than one pan.
Piercing Cartons for Easy Pouring
By Monique
My elderly friend pierces 3 small holes at the other end of the carton, away from the opening. He says that this will stop that awful splutter of liquid from going everywhere when you open these types of cartons.
By Teresa
Most fresh herbs are just like rooting plants, they need water. And if you want to you can take a 2 liter bottle cut in half and turn the bottle neck down into the bottom of the bottom half to make it look like a funnel in the bottle. Use some tape if you need to to keep the funnel upright.
By Denay
Mix all ingredients (except pie shells) in a large bowl. Beat really hard. Pour into pie shells and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until the pie is firm and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
By EllenB
A Guide to Freezing Green Tomatoes. Freezing radically alters the texture of tomatoes, but they can still be used successfully in certain recipes after freezing. Select firm, undamaged green tomatoes.