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| Chicken Francese | 11/4/2009 |
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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| 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: 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 |
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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| Homemade jarred and frozenTomato Puree | 10/12/2009 |
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 |
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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| CANNING | 8/27/2009 |
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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| basil/pesto | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have some fresh basil I wanted to make pesto with but have a juicer or blender but not a food ...
A: Yes - you can make pesto with walnuts and basil instead of pine nuts. And you can use your blender ...
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| cheesecake | 7/27/2009 |
Q: i have one baking problem with which i really need help. i never can bake a cheesecake without the ...
A: I bake about 50 cheesecakes a year--and this has also happened to me. If it does - I cover it with ...
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| Whether to freeze thickened chowder or not | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Diane; Although I'm not what you'd call a cook, I can read and follow recipes pretty well. I have a ...
A: You are right - it is likely to separate. However - if you reheat it over boiling water (double ...
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| Cooking utensils | 5/28/2009 |
Q: What is the approximate weight of each of the following items? fork, knife, and spoon. My Mother has ...
A: This is out of the scope of my knowledge - so I did a little research on the internet and found that ...
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| Greek cooking measurements | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have a great Greek cookbook I found at a church rummage sale. Many recipes have "one teacup" as a ...
A: Honestly I was not positive so did a little research and only found one site that seemed to have an ...
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| Mac and Cheese Problems | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I make a very good Mac and Cheese from my mother's recipe. It tastes great and we all love it but ...
A: I'm going to make it. Now -- onto the grainy texture. Typically the only thing that would cause ...
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| cookbook question | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there are cookbooks that are specifically for cooking for an odd number of ...
A: I collect cookbooks of all kinds and agree that it is nearly impossible to find a cookbook that has ...
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| applet tart tatin | 1/7/2009 |
Q: This is the first time making this desert. For some reason it tastes really bitter. Is there ...
A: You can't change the flavor of bitter in anything once done. However, I don't understand how your ...
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| baking on the outdoor propane grill | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I've got a major problem with the oven/broiler part of our stove. We can still use the top burners ...
A: Cheese pastry would take on the flavor of propane--but any savory taste blends better with gas grill ...
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| baking on the outdoor propane grill | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I've got a major problem with the oven/broiler part of our stove. We can still use the top burners ...
A: Well, if it were me I would not use the grill for pies and pastries. To me it imparts a "propane" ...
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| Lasagna | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I will be baking 2 frozen lasagnas, same time, on the same oven shelf. How much extra time do you ...
A: Are you going to put them side by side in the regular oven? If so--then you should not need to ...
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| HELP!! | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Diane, I seriously hope you can help me, but more importantly motivate me. I'm 35 yr old ...
A: Sherry, First, let me apologize for not responding before now. I'm very sorry! I had major ...
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| Homemade Soya Milk | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I tried for the first time making homemade soyamilk for my little daughter.When I boiled the slurry ...
A: I would not think it would be palatable at this point. It likely tastes burnt. Making soy milk does ...
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| too much garlic | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I made chili and think I put in too much garlic. The chili is great but a couple of minutes after ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't know of any solid fix for this. I tried researching it on the internet also ...
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| Eggs sticking to stainless steel | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Diane, I have an all-clad stainless steel copper core 8" fry pan. It is brand new. I had ...
A: Sounds like you have the best available pan and are doing all the right things. If you are cooking ...
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| cooking the internet | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I just started cooking again after my divorce. I know how to cook, however I am running out of ...
A: I use a number of websites including: www.allrecipes.com www.foodnetwork.com www.recipezaar.com ...
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| Rising above doubts | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Hey Diane, I am a young man that enjoys food and socializing around the table. It was ...
A: Here are some ideas: 1. Jamaican Jerk Chicken--good recipe at this link: ...
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| Rising above doubts | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Diane, I am a young man that enjoys food and socializing around the table. It was ...
A: OK---I'm up to this challenge, but help me to limit the options. Do you prefer pasta? Beef? ...
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| Rising above doubts | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Diane, I am a young man that enjoys food and socializing around the table. It was ...
A: I love this question! Believe me, it's not necessarily about what you can "cook" as to how you can ...
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| food | 7/4/2008 |
Q: i have flour,eggs,millk,cinnimon and oil. i was thinking about making pancales but i don't have any ...
A: Sure--there are various ways to make syrup. One recipe is: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 ...
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| Questions about clay ovens? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I live in Diamond Bar, a city in Southern California. I am looking for a tandoor clay oven that can ...
A: I have never cooked with bituminous coals, but have certainly smelled the results of them burning. ...
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| Bluish Areas On Marinated Garlic | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I prepared marinated garlic & green olives last night. The recipe: 25 large cloves garlic 25 ...
A: Very interesting question! I honestly had to research this a little. Turns out these bluish spots ...
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| Gas Grill/Lasagne | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Please don't think I'm nuts first of all. I'm glad I found this website. I want to make pizzas ...
A: Sorry for the delay in my answer. I have a charcoal grill and we have made nearly everything on it ...
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| Cooking Eggs | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I was a cook in the military back during 72'thru 76' and cooked many orders of eggs on a big ...
A: Well, frankly I've never been fond of EKCO pans, though I'm not familiar with the "Eterna" pan. I ...
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| Cooking Eggs | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I was a cook in the military back during 72'thru 76' and cooked many orders of eggs on a big ...
A: Mike, You raise a number of good questions for which I need additional information. 1. What brand ...
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| stuffed eggs | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Can I prepare stuffed eggs a day ahead of when I want to serve them if I cover and refrigerate them? ...
A: Yes you can. According to the FDA, hard boiled eggs can safely be stored for up to 7 days before ...
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| potatoe salad | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My wife makes the worst potatoe salad. It is tasteless and mushy like paste. She puts in potatoes, ...
A: Don, I have to honestly tell you that I have never perfected potato salad, though mine is not ...
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