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Deep-Fry Fritter Alternative

Is there a substitute for deep-frying in recipes like Blueberry Dream Fritters? --Mike
Hi Mike, Oh, dear – I really wish I could help you here. But since fritters are, by definition, deep-fried, I can’t really see a way around using a large quantity of vegetable oil if you want to enjoy my Blueberry Dream Fritters. But perhaps you’d like to try one of my other brunch-type/snack-y recipes that are a little more calorie-friendly? Dusted Cocoa Popovers or Crunchy Potato Bites might satisfy a craving for a tasty, crunchy little bite--with less of a toll on your waistline.

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    Grandma, I love to grill and would like to know how I can make my food taste a little more interesting. Do you know a good recipe for a marinade? –Michael

    August 2012
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    I had the recipe card for Chicken & Dressing Bake and also for Ham Puffs. But my 12-year-old daughter, who now does a lot of baking thanks to Grandma's recipes, has misplaced them. Can you please share the recipes? The puff recipe was one where after you bake pastry puffs, you stuff them with tuna or chicken or cheese filling. My daughter makes them for church and family gatherings and gets rave reviews. --Carol
    March 2012
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    Dear Betty, Because of travel issues, we find ourselves with a much smaller group at Thanksgiving this year. What should I do about the turkey? I still want a full dinner, but don’t want to roast a big bird for just 6 people! --Jeanne
    March 2012
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    How do you cook rice?

    May 2012
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    Hi, I would love to see a recipe for an old-fashioned sweet potato pie. Like my grandmother used to make--I haven't had one in so many years. --Julia Could you add a sweet potatoe pie recipe please? Because we eat a lot of sweet potatoes! --Valerie
    March 2012
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    Can the ham or cheese puffs be frozen to be eaten at another time? Or would they become soggy? --Pat
    March 2012
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    Do you have a good recipe for a batter mixture for frying chicken that turns out crispy? My husband cannot eat pepper and spices. --Jean
    March 2012
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    I work crazy hours so I don't always have time to fix meals and I am looking for Crockpot recipes that I can put to cooking before I leave for work. PLEASE HELP!
    --Tina

    April 2012
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    I am throwing an engagement party for my nephew and his fiancée and they want a luau! Do you have any menu ideas for the main dishes, side dishes and desserts that I can use? I appreciate the help.

    —Vicki

    May 2012
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    How do you make spiced apples using a 106-ounce can of sliced apples? --Nancy
    March 2012
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