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| Subject | Date Asked |
| spaghetti serving | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: The brand of spaghetti I buy says that a serving is 2 oz., but how do you measure out 2 oz. of ... A: Assuming you have a 1-pound box of (uncooked) spaghetti, a serving would be one-eighth of the box. ... | |
| pie dough | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I made pie dough and refrigerated over night. Can I still freeze it. Also can I freeze it in disc ... A: Yes you can still freeze it. You can roll it out on waxed paper into a round disk cover with another ... | |
| Deep Frying at Home | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: What is the best oil to use for cooking with an at home countertop deep fryer. Which is best for ... A: Always use peanut oil for deep frying. It has a higher smoke point and lasts the longest. Flavor ... | |
| dutch oven vs crock pot | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Just found a great recipe for Beef Bourguignon that says cook in a Dutch oven - don't have one - how ... A: The advantage of a dutch oven is that it can go from stove top (where you sear and brown the meat) ... | |
| vegetable storage/freezing | 11/7/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Christmas dinner | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chicken in commercial deep fryer | 10/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Measurements | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| pot roast | 9/15/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Freezing casseroles | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Can I freeze a casserole made in a pyrex dish? How should I heat the casserole when I a ready to use ... A: Yes. Pyrex* brand products are made to withstand extreme temperatures so that you can freeze and ... | |
| Baking Meats | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I love to bake a salmon fillet brushed with some home made sauce wrapped in aluminum foil. I have ... A: I have never heard that. That's a new one on me. Anyway, you can bake fish with sauce or ... | |
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Answers by Expert:
REBECCA ALFORD
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Expertise
Any cooking and home baking questions from meal planning, to shopping and preparation.
Experience
Cooking for 30 years. Have a home baking and catering business.
Education/Credentials
Nurse by college education-learning cooking and baking from my grandmother and my mother and aunts. Restaurant and catering experience.
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