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  • Questions

    Split Pea Soup

    Do you have a good recipe for Split Pea Soup with Ham? --Harriet Hi Harriet, I’ve got just the recipe for you: Pea Soup with Sausage, which is made in the slow cooker. It calls for smoked sausage, but  you c ...
  • Questions

    Beef Tenderloin Roast

    We are planning on roasting a whole beef tenderloin for carving with rolls & condiments. Is there a marinade to use for this? What spices should we put on it? --Frank Hello Frank, I don’t  happen to ha ...
  • Questions

    Cake Flour

    How do you make cake flour? --Barbara Hi Barbara!  Cake flour is a fine, soft-textured flour that is sometimes called for in cake and pastry recipes. While you can’t make cake flour at home, you can use a re ...
  • Questions

    Chambord Substitute

    I have a recipe that calls for a liquor called Chambord -- 2 tablespoons to be exact. Is there anything I can use as a substitute? --Jamie Hi Jamie, If you don’t have any Chambord, a raspberry liquor, around ...
  • Questions

    White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Looking for white chocolate chip cookies... --Kelly Hi Kelly! I’m afraid I don’t happen to have a recipe for white chocolate chip cookies, but our sister site, EasyEverdayCooking.com, has a great one: Ora ...
  • Questions

    Leftover Ham

    Any ideas for leftover ham? --Dorothy Hello, Dorothy!  I’m guessing there’s a bit of ham left over from Christmas dinner. Well, I’ve got you covered. Try my hearty Bean & Ham Casserole, or the slow-cooker ...
  • Questions

    Baking Ammonia

    Hi Betty, My friend has a cookie recipe that requires baking ammonia. Where can you buy baking ammonia? --Laura Hi Laura, Baking ammonium, also called ammonium bicarbonate, is a leavener used in baked good ...
  • Questions

    Baking Soda and Salt in Baked Goods

    Dear Grandma Betty: Thank you Dear Grandma Betty: Thank you for your prompt answer to my questions ...
  • Questions

    Chicken & Rice Casserole

    I used to have your recipe for chicken-rice casserole, but I seem to have misplaced it. Can you help? Thank you. --Doreen Hi Doreen,  I’ll try to get that recipe and picture into the recipe section shortly, bu ...
  • Questions

    Eggnog Pound Cake

    Do you have a recipe for eggnog pound cake? --Priscilla Hello Priscilla, Well, I don’t have a recipe specifically called “eggnog pound cake,” but my Brown Sugar Pound Cake comes awfully close to what you& ...
  • Questions

    Sugar Cookies

    Betty, How do you make sugar cookies and butter cookies? --Linda Hi Linda!  I have a couple of recipes just for you! Drop Sugar Cookies is my go-to cookie when I’m looking for an easy no-fuss cookie that’s sw ...
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    Gingersnap Cookies

    Hi! I have a box of your recipes and I lost my favorite cookie recipe. I'm not sure of the name, but I think they're called Ginger Snaps. I remember the recipe makes 100. Thank you. --Jessie Hi Jessi ...
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