When I see a box on the shelf at a friend’s I wonder, “How could they? Homemade are so much better!” And when the same friend sees me make my homemade version, they ask, “How could you? The box is so much easier!” If you do make your own croutons, then I’m preaching to the choir. If not, I implore you to try, just once. It’s really so so easy, and they are soooooo good....
Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast This recipe tastes just like the Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast, but because you’re using fresh ingredients at home, it’s even more delicious! And you can make this entire dish in the time it takes to order the same thing on-line and pick it up at the restaurant. Next time a Panda craving hits, reach for this recipe instead of the take-out menu. You are going to love it!...
Here’s an idea: Save your energy. Cook the cheesecake sous vide at exactly the right temperature. Then there’s zero worry about overcooking or cooking too quickly! How to Cook Sous Vide Cheesecake Since you traditionally cook cheesecake in a water bath, sous vide cooking just makes sense. Sous vide cooking involves submerging foods in water bath while a device called an immersion circulator keeps the water at a consistent temperature....
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Types of Ground Beef There are two types of ground meat: meat labeled “hamburger” can have beef fat added to it; meat labeled “ground beef” cannot. Up to 30% fat is allowed for both hamburger and ground beef. Ground beef is labeled by lean-to-fat ratio: 80/20 = ground beef that contains 80% lean meat and 20% fat85/15 = ground beef that contains 85% lean meat and 15% fat90/10 = ground beef that contains 90% lean meat and 10% fat...
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Traditional Apple Crisp Recipe This Traditional Apple Crisp Recipe has been in our family for years and one that is in regular rotation during the fall months. My dad always requests this dessert on Sunday afternoons, always with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The tender apples are perfectly cooked; not too soft but not too crunchy. And the crumbly sweet topping is to die for! I could eat it all on its own with a spoon....
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Once you get a hang of the unique “rules” for gluten-free baking, though, you’ll be on your way to recreating all your favorite treats with confidence, sans gluten! What to Expect with Gluten-Free Baking Understanding how and why gluten-free recipes work differently than conventional ones will help you achieve the texture and flavor you crave. First: Let’s talk about gluten. Gluten is an elastic protein found in certain grains, like wheat, barley, and rye, that, when used in recipes, helps provide structure and a satisfying chewiness....
Given how well Fernanda’s salmon fish stew had turned out, I was game to try it! What Is Salt Cod? Salt cod isn’t one of those easily-found-in-the-supermarket items. For hundreds of years, codfish preserved in salt may have been a food staple in North America and Europe. But with the advances of modern refrigeration in the last century, it’s been sort of hard to come by actually, for decades. Too bad it’s so hard to find, as the drying process that preserves salt cod greatly concentrates its flavor....
Beef Stir Fry with Noodles This Beef Stir Fry with Noodles can be made in under 20 minutes. Plus, it is always a hit with the family! I like to throw this together on busy nights when I need to get dinner on the table fast. (Be sure to read all the rave reviews in the comments below!) Everything is all mixed into one easy dish for minimal clean-up as well....
Cherry Limeade Cupcakes These Cherry Limeade Cupcakes are a vibrant and tasty twist on an ordinary vanilla cake. The fresh lime juice, lime zest and bright cherry frosting taste like a refreshing summertime cherry limeade drink. They’re delicious to serve at a backyard picnic, campout, summertime bridal shower or family reunion. These cupcakes take a little extra time to make and have a couple more steps than your run of the mill store bought cake mix However, they are so worth it....
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“What?” “Just how many squashes did you buy!?” “Only, like, seven. Enough to last us for most of fall,” I replied. And really, is seven of them too many? I think not. Once autumn rolls around my kitchen becomes overloaded with butternuts, kabochas, ambercups, and turban squashes. Indeed I actually have extra baskets laid out on the dining table overflowing with knobby, colorful gourds ready to be cooked. Roasted, pureed, curried, it’s all good due to the playful versatility of pumpkins....
Winco’s 16-inch tongs are a great choice. They’re spring-loaded, durable, and versatile enough to use for almost anything you want to cook on the grill. If you only get one grilling tool, start with this. Buy it: Winco Heavyweight 16-Inch Grilling Tongs, $7 Mercer Kitchen’s Hell’s Handle line of tools fits the bill nicely. Their 8-inch by 3-inch turner isn’t the longest and widest blade they offer (that would be this one), or even the one with the longest handle (this one), but at half the price of the others, it’s still a great all-purpose grilling turner that’ll last for years....
