October 2007 - Posts

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:24 AM

How to substitute applesauce for oil or butter?

So, you want to trim fat and calories from a recipe? No problem. As long as you are okay with the slight change in taste and texture (typically sweeter


Wednesday, October 24, 2007 11:17 AM

How do you make stock?

Homemade stock (a.k.a. broth or bouillon) is the mark of a real cook. (Not that there is anything wrong with the stuff that's canned and boxed. My pantry


Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:56 AM

It’s Crock-Pot stew weather! To brown, or not to brown?

Technically, unless the recipe calls for ground beef (which should be browned and then drained of fat), most slow cooker stew recipes don’t call for browning


Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:37 PM

What are the staples in your pantry?

There are times when you open the refrigerator to scrounge up something to eat, and you’re greeted by the lonely echo of mustard and olive jars clanging

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Wednesday, October 03, 2007 9:28 AM

How can I freeze smaller servings of bacon?

I forced myself to figure out a bacon-freezing trick after nearly devouring half a package of cooked bacon. Because, of course, you defrost and cook the

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Monday, October 01, 2007 1:04 PM

Regular olive oil vs. extra virgin olive oil?

There are actually four types of olive oil you need to know in food and cooking. Extra virgin olive oil is typically produced from the first pressing of

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