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  • Questions

    Turkey Leftovers

    Hi Grandma, Do you have some ideas for using up all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? —Donna Oh, boy—I've got lots of leftover recipes for that bird! Take your pick from:   Turkey Vegetab ...
    Tags: Turkey
  • Questions

    Do you need a double boiler to melt chocolate?

    see Joyce's previous question about the best way to melt chocolate . I hope this helps! ...
    Tags: Chocolate
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    Removing Peach Pits

    Hi Betty, Removing the skin from fresh peaches is easy. However, how about the stone? I buy cling free but still have trouble removing – and yes, they're ripe. Thanks. -Arlene Hi Arlene, S ...
    Tags: Peaches
  • Questions

    Moist Gingerbread

    How do you make gingerbread moist? -Dawn Hi Dawn,   One of the wonderful things about gingerbread is that can be enjoyed in both (hopefully!) wonderfully moist cakes or crisp, crunchy cookies (not to ...
    Tags: Baking
  • Questions

    Using Zucchini for Baking

    Do I need to drain the liquid from my zucchini before I use it for baking? -Kathy Hello Kathy, The liquid content in zucchini is actually what makes quick breads and other baked goods made with it so mo ...
    Tags: Baking, Zucchini
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    Recipes for Grandma

    Hello, I want to cook my grandma a meal but it’s gotta be simple and delicious. Can you send a recipe for an appetizer, main, and dessert? And drinks will be great too. Thank you! -Stephanie Hello Stephan ...
  • Questions

    Chocolate Chip Bar Recipe

    My sister was born in the early 1950's, she said my mother used to make a white "chocolate chip bar." The bars were white but had real chocolate chips in them. I've been trying to find a recipe like this. My mother didn't have a ...
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    Self-Rising Flour Substitute

    If a recipe calls for self-rising flour but I only have all-purpose flour, what substitution can I use? I suppose it's baking powder. -Linda Hello Linda, It’s easy to make your own self-rising flou ...
    Tags: Baking
  • Questions

    Old-Fashioned Date Roll Candy

    Hi Betty,  Would you happen to have the recipe for the old fashion cooked Date Roll Candy? My mother-in-law always made it at Christmas and I never did get that recipe. Everyone loved it and looked forward to her sweets. Thank you for your help.  -Bren ...
    Tags: Candy, Christmas
  • Questions

    Black Icing

    Hi Kathy, I’m so glad you asked this question, because although I don’t think a lot of people will be ...
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    Smoked Sturgeon Appetizer

    Do you have a recipe for smoked sturgeon besides chowder? Possibly an appetizer? -Fred Hello Fred, While I don’t have a recipe that specifically includes smoked sturgeon, I think you could use my Smok ...
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    Banana Bread from Scratch

    Do you have a recipe for banana bread from scratch? Thanks. -Rick  Hello Rick, You’ve come to the right place! My Nana’s Banana Bread recipe is an all-time favorite, and one of my most popular recipe ...
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