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| extending cooking time for lasagna? | 11/20/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: I am preparing a large lasagna that I plan to freeze and then thaw for baking and serving on ...
A: This is not as easy as it might seem. Lasagna is touchy and likes to give you a hard time. Here ...
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| 2 quick q's | 11/18/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: 1. what is the proper way of toasting peanuts? i want to toast it for this pad thai i'll be making. ...
A: First of all, you should only toast raw peanuts. Most planter peanuts are already roasted, so ...
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| steam + fry | 11/9/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: i'm back with more questions. ..questions i came across as i was cooking. ... 1. is there such a ...
A: Here are my thoughts on your questions: 1. Yams can be difficult. We recently bought three yams ...
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| vegetable storage/freezing | 11/7/2009 | REBECCA ALFORD |
Q: I wanted to know the steps needed to freeze different vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and ...
A: These types can be cut up and frozen on a tray, then placed in individual bags and kept in freezer. ...
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| Chicken Francese | 11/4/2009 | Diane |
Q: I would like to know if I can freeze chicken francese or how long before serving can I make this ...
A: Sure - you can freeze it if you don't cook it or add the sauce. You would need to freeze it at the ...
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| carpaccio al forno | 11/4/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: May I please ask for your expert advice again? I recently read about an interesting dish called ...
A: I'm not familiar with your article, but I know a little about your dish. It is usually made from ...
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| few q's | 11/1/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: 1. I just tried making biscuits at home.. .they came out pretty good. ..i have a question though, it ...
A: Let's take a look at your questions individually. 1. I don't think that buttering the parchment ...
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| can goods | 10/30/2009 | Jana Turner |
Q: how long after the expiration date is it still safe to use can goods?
A: Most canned goods don't have an expiration date. Some do however have a "best by" date. This is just ...
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| Christmas dinner | 10/30/2009 | REBECCA ALFORD |
Q: My boyfriends parents will be visiting us for Christmas. I would like to make sure they have a good ...
A: Make sure you brine your turkey by soaking in a brine solution (brine spices can be found in grocery ...
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| Christmas dinner | 10/30/2009 | Diane |
Q: My boyfriends parents will be visiting us for Christmas. I would like to make sure they have a good ...
A: I'm so excited for you! The biggest suggestion I have is to make sure you don't overcook it. There ...
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| Candied pickles? | 10/25/2009 | Diane |
Q: My ex used to make candied pickles....and they were to die for. Her and her dad grew cucumbers, then ...
A: I've never made these - so a new one on me, though sounds good. I was able to find a number of ...
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| Eggs | 10/22/2009 | Mike N |
Q: When cooking hard boiled eggs. If they do not peel smooth, what does that mean? Are they old?
A: Fred, That is a good question.. When you have difficulty peeling a hard boiled egg, it does not ...
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| cast-iron | 10/22/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: Have you worked with cast-iron cookware before? I am new to it. I have just purchased a cast-iron ...
A: Carl: Thanks for the question. I have many cast iron pieces of cookware and love them all. Cast ...
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| Chicken in commercial deep fryer | 10/17/2009 | REBECCA ALFORD |
Q: Trying to cook chicken in commercial fryer and some pieces would be golden brown and others all the ...
A: I am not sure. Make sure your oil is new, use a good quality peanut oil. Use a thermometer specially ...
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| frying | 10/16/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: i continue to struggle with frying. i was trying to make the sweet sour pork. my breading is: flour, ...
A: I have used both egg and non egg methods, but when using egg, I use only the whites for the texture ...
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| flour | 10/16/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: Jim: I'm back again. I bought some self rising flour by mistake. Can I use it in baking cookies and ...
A: All is not lost Darlene...don't toss that flour out. Self rising flour is all purpose flour with ...
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| Measurements | 10/14/2009 | REBECCA ALFORD |
Q: Please explain to me the different measuring utensils used for dry and liquid ingredients- and when ...
A: Use the glass measuring cup for liquids and the plastic ones for dry ingredients and always follow ...
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| Homemade jarred and frozenTomato Puree | 10/12/2009 | Diane |
Q: It has been the Italian tradition of making homemade tomato puree every August from going to various ...
A: Unfortunately I've never sought approval from the FDA, so am not an expert in this area. However, I ...
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| purple onions | 10/8/2009 | Mike N |
Q: My husband bought me a bag of purple onions by mistake. Can I use it for cooking? chicken? meat? ...
A: To answer your question.. Yes the purple can be used in cooking. The purple onion has a milder taste ...
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| purple onions | 10/8/2009 | Diane |
Q: My husband bought me a bag of purple onions by mistake. Can I use it for cooking? chicken? meat? ...
A: Absolutely you can use them for cooking. Keep in mind they can impart a slightly purple color to ...
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| Best Crock Pot? | 10/7/2009 | Jana Turner |
Q: I don't know if you're allowed to endorse any one or two products, but it would be great if you ...
A: I think the best I've used in 30 years of cooking is Rival. I have the large oval and it is ...
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| rice | 10/5/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: Jim: What is the difference in different types of rice? If I want to make risotto or sushi, can I ...
A: Great question Darlene. The basic difference between these types of rice is the amount of "Free ...
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| frying | 10/4/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: i continue to struggle with frying. i was trying to make the sweet sour pork. my breading is: flour, ...
A: Pan. Hello again and great to hear from you. Too bad I couldn't view a video while you make this ...
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| cooking eggs | 9/24/2009 | Jana Turner |
Q: Is it possible to make scrambled eggs (or any other type of eggs) in a stainless steel skillet, or ...
A: No, butter and margarine will taste very close when used to cook eggs. When using cooking spray ...
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| Advance aluminum casting corp. | 9/23/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: where can I find parts for my pressure cooker made by this corp.,under the name merical made kitchen ...
A: Miracle Maid cookware was manufactured after 1965 by West Bend Cookware and is no longer made. The ...
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| baffled at baked barley | 9/23/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: your profile mentioned that you enjoy researching cooking topics and boy do i have a stumper! i am ...
A: Sorry for the delay, but I did do some research and bought some hulless barley. I used a simple ...
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| Miracle Maid Waterless Cookware | 9/21/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: In the '70's I purchased a set of Miracle Maid Cookware. I love it, however, the bottom coating has ...
A: Susan: Hi Pam. I assume from your question that you are looking to find replacement pieces for ...
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| pot roast | 9/15/2009 | REBECCA ALFORD |
Q: I cooked a chuck tender roast at 375 instead of 275 and realized in after 1 hr of cooking.. turned ...
A: Did you cook it covered? That would keep some of the juice in and keep it moist. Just taste a piece. ...
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| Heating in miceowave | 9/15/2009 | Mike N |
Q: How can you tell if a "cup" is safe to put in the microwave?
A: Well, it depends on the type of cup that you are referring to. I will try to cover all the different ...
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| cooking large amounts of lasagna and pasta | 9/8/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: I am cooking lasagna and fettucine alfredo for over 400 people. i am going to make up my lasagna ...
A: Brandi: Hi. Bless you for such an undertaking. Right off the bat, lasagna fares much better than ...
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| baffled at baked barley | 9/6/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: your profile mentioned that you enjoy researching cooking topics and boy do i have a stumper! i am ...
A: Hannah: Hi. I am taking your question to heart and have begun research. I have a few thoughts but ...
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| Food storage | 9/3/2009 | Jana Turner |
Q: How should you store uncooked potatoes,refridgerater or pantry?
A: I was always taught to store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place. I think your fridge would have too ...
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| cilantro | 8/31/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: can you please tell me how to store fresh cilantro?
A: There are two ways I might recommend for storing cilantro, as well as other similar herbs. 1. ...
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| CANNING | 8/27/2009 | Diane |
Q: DIANE, I HAVE AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF YELLOW BANANA HOT PEPPERS THIS YEAR AND I WOULD LIKE TO CAN ...
A: Wow! Do you have canning equipment? Coz' you do need certain supplies. For peppers you should ...
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| flakey crust | 8/24/2009 | Jana Turner |
Q: Is it egg whites that you brush on pastries to make them flaky?
A: What makes a crust flakey is having just right balance of moistness and using a good quality ...
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| chicken divan | 8/21/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: I saw a recipe that called for half a cup of cream of chicken soup. It was for one person so I ...
A: Chris. You are right on. The idea is for the liquid to penetrate the chicken and broccoli and ...
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| chicken divan | 8/20/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: I saw a recipe that called for half a cup of cream of chicken soup. It was for one person so I ...
A: Since the average soup can is 11-12 ounces, it sounds like you used 22-24 ounces of soup as opposed ...
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| shitake | 8/20/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: i'm a beginner to cooking: regarding the shitake mushrooms, is the stem actually edible? you know ...
A: I believe that you are on the right track. I'll try to answer your 3 part chicken question as a ...
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| cast iron vs stainless steel pans | 8/17/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: I was unable to ask a follow-up, when I clicked on that link it just took me to the rating page so ...
A: Since I'm not sure what your previous question was, I'll answer this one. There is no pan so ...
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| shitake | 8/16/2009 | Jim Musumeci |
Q: i'm a beginner to cooking: regarding the shitake mushrooms, is the stem actually edible? you know ...
A: Technically, the shitake stem is edible, but will remain tough, woody, and chewy after cooking. It ...
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