Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:41 AM
Q: What is orzo? A: Orzo (pronounced “ohr-zoh”) is a rice-shaped pasta; it also means “barley” in Italian. Because of the size and shape, orzo can be used in a fairly wide range of dishes—hot and cold sides, soups or salads. Basic orzo recipe: Bring 4
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Posted Wednesday, August 08, 2007 2:56 PM
Q: If I buy bagged lettuce and it says “triple-washed”, do I have to wash it, or is it okay to eat as is? A: In theory, you don’t have to wash bagged veggies labeled “washed”, “triple-washed” or “ready-to-eat” (RTE), but ever since that dodgy E .coli
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Posted Friday, June 15, 2007 4:01 PM
Q. Is there anything I can use in a recipe instead of buttermilk? A. If you need a substitute for buttermilk because it’s something you don’t have on hand, it’s easy to make with ingredients you probably do have: milk, and lemon, white vinegar or yogurt.
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Posted Wednesday, May 02, 2007 3:53 PM
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 (think: vinegar, citrus or fruit juice). So if you want to make a half-cup of dressing to toss with
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