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  • Questions

    Butter vs. Buttermilk

    Hi Betty, I would like to bake some cakes; I was reading the recipes but I do not know the difference between butter and buttermilk. Could you please help me? Thank you. --Claudia Hi Claudia,| Butter, milk, ...
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    Creamy Potato Salad

    I would like to make potato salad that stays creamy, like what you buy at the store. Mine are always dry; what can I do to make it good? Thank you. --Dot Hi Dot, Hmmm, I’m wondering what kind of potatoes yo ...
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    Soaking Raisins

    I am looking for an old Betty Crocker recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies that started with soaking the raisins - but I don't remember how to soak them or how long. --Kim Hi Kim, Have you seen my recipe f ...
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    Squash Casserole

    Would you please add a squash casserole? --Marie Hi Marie, Hmmm, I’m not sure it is considered a casserole, but I have a terrific spaghetti squash recipe that you might like: Spaghetti Squash Parmesan is a c ...
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    Mint Chocolate Brownies

    Could you give a recipe for Mint Chocolate Brownies? --Katie Hi Katie, I think I have just what you’re looking for: My Chocolate Peppermint Bars are rich brownies topped with a minty white frosting – then a ...
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    Chicken and Biscuits

    I had a recipe card from your kitchen that had chicken and Cheddar, and was topped with thawed frozen biscuits. I can no longer locate that recipe and it's one of our favorites. Do you still have the recipe? --Amy ...
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    Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Sauce

    I experienced pumpkin ravioli for the first time this Thanksgiving, served with a white sauce with hazelnut liquor. The chef would not share the recipe for the sauce. Any thoughts? --Elsie Hi Elsie, Wow—the f ...
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    Gingerbread Boys

    I need a recipe for gingerbread boy cookies. --Naomi Hi Naomi! You should head right over to my Jolly Gingerbread Pals recipe – it’s just what you’re looking for, a simple gingerbread recipe that uses brown ...
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    Cocktail Party Fare

    We live in an over-55 community and are having a Christmas cocktail party for about 30 people. I am looking for some menu ideas. It will be mainly appetizers and desserts. I am thinking I should have a couple of substantial foods. Could you help me with so ...
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    Spinach Casserole

    I'm looking for spinach casserole. --Eva Hi Eva! I have a couple of recipes featuring spinach that might interest you. My Cheddar Spinach Sensation is an egg casserole, perfect for brunch, lunch or a l ...
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    Warm Enchilada Dip

    A while back there was a recipe for a wonderful enchilada bean dip served warm. I have lost the recipe, can you help me? I do believe it was from a sister-website. Mucho gracias! --Melanie Hola, Melanie! I’ ...
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    Leftover Mashed Potatoes

    What can I make with lots of leftover mashed potatoes? --Mary Hi Mary, There are a couple things you can do with leftover mashed potatoes. For an entrée, try my Warming Shepherd’s Pie which is a ground beef ...
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