May 2007 - Posts

Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:33 AM

What foods are freezer-friendly?

Q. How do you determine if a meal is good to freeze? A: I bought an awesome cube freezer for my birthday last year, and I’m constantly figuring out new

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Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:40 PM

Green sprouts in garlic?

Q. Every so often, the garlic I buy sprouts a green root, or there’s green in the middle when I cut it open. Am I storing it wrong? Should I cut out the

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 11:19 AM

Different types of measuring cups?

Q: Why are there different types of measuring cups? A: There are two types of measuring cups: one for dry ingredients, like flour and sugar, and one for

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 11:10 AM

What are the kitchen essentials?

Q: What are the must-have, desert-island tools I should have in my kitchen? A: There are days when I look at all of the doo-dads and gizmos in my kitchen

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Thursday, May 17, 2007 10:48 AM

How to make juicy chicken breasts?

Q: How can I keep chicken breasts from drying out when I cook them? A: At this stage in my home-cooking career, I never prepare chicken without brining

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:17 AM

Substitutes for cream?

Q: Can I substitute milk or half and half for whipping cream in a recipe? A: I’ve had good luck substituting milk or half and half in some recipes, but

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Friday, May 11, 2007 9:13 AM

How do I get veggie variety in my diet?

Q: We’re in a food rut--we buy and eat the same stuff every week. How can I shake up my diet? A: Three words: Community-Supported Agriculture. Depending

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Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:50 AM

How to add flavor to a dish?

Q: How can I add flavor (beyond salt and pepper) to a dish that tastes kind of....flat? A: There's nothing worse than slaving over a dish--from procuring


Posted by Nest Colleen

Monday, May 07, 2007 11:29 AM

Making fish more appetizing?

Q: My guy hates fish. Any way to make it more palatable for him? A: First, find out what your DH hates about fish, because he probably doesn’t hate ALL

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Monday, May 07, 2007 11:28 AM

Easiest way to make vinaigrette?

Q: What's the easiest way to make vinaigrette? A: You only need to know one basic ratio to make good vinaigrette: 3:1, or three parts oil to one part acid

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Monday, May 07, 2007 11:26 AM

How to carve a roasted chicken?

Q: How do I carve a roasted chicken ? A: Being able to carve a chicken (or any poultry or meat) is one of those survival skills I rank up there along with

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