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  • Questions

    Microwave Peanut Brittle

    Do you have an easy, good recipe for microwave peanut brittle? --Debbie Hi Debbie, I don’t happen to have a peanut brittle recipe at this time, but you are in luck, because our sister site, GreatMealsinUnd ...
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    New England Clam Chowder

    Hello Betty, You have a great site. I am living in Kansas and originally from Boston, MA, and was wondering if you could maybe list a recipe on how to make New England Clam Chowder. (Although I’m not sure where I am going to get clams for the chowder.) Aga ...
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    Substituting in Banana Bread

    Can I substitute the heavy cream with milk in Nana’s Banana Bread recipe? --Heather Hi Heather, When making baked goods, you have to be a little bit careful about substitutions. It’s probably not a good id ...
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    Using Raw Honey

    I recently bought raw honey to use in cooking or baking. I am at a loss for ideas. Do you have any? --Athena Athena, I have a number of recipes that  put honey to good use.  Why not try one of these?   --Ho ...
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    Easy and Cheap Casseroles

    I am really looking for easy, delicous and cheap casseroles. Do you have any ideas? --Krysta Hi Krysta! Oh, yes. The weather turns chilly, and we all like to turn to homey, comforting casseroles. Well, I’v ...
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    Frosted Brownies

    Could please add a quick frosted brownies recipe? --Julia Hi Julia, I’m sorry that we don’t happen to have a recipe for frosted brownies at this time. But, I’ve got a terrific, easy brownie recipe that yo ...
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    Smaller Thanksgiving

    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 ...
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    Pumpkin Bread

    Can you please give a recipe for a moist pumpkin bread, please? Thanks!!!! Happy Thanksgiving! Laureen Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Laureen!  I don’t happen to have a pumpkin bread recipe on the site at thi ...
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    Stuffing in Muffin Tins

    I recently heard of making stuffing and cooking in muffin tins......what temp and how long do you think? Do you even have a recipe for that? --Jackie Hi Jackie! Oh my, I haven’t made what my kids called “St ...
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    Healthy Turkey

    My husband and I like cooking turkey in my crockpot, covered with Swanson chicken broth. Is it healthier than baking in the oven? --Sandi Hi Sandi! Healthwise, there wouldn’t be much difference in slow- ...
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    Prepping Potatoes Ahead of Time

    Can I peel and cut my potatoes the day before Thanksgiving? If they sit in water for 24 hours will they be okay? Thank you. --Christy Hello Christy, This is a great question because there are two schools ...
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    Celery Salt Gone Missing

    I've been looking all over for celery salt. I've been to three or four stores and they don't seem to carry it. Do you know what happened? --Brenda Hi Brenda! You know, I hadn’t really thou ...
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