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    Tamales for family Christmas party

    I've yet to try a good temale or even a decent one. Or maybe its just not my thing. Too bad since I love Mexican food.
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    Popeye's Ghost Pepper Wings Review....

    We need a popeyes in my area. Its 3x better than KFC. But I do think KFC has the edge on their mac n cheese. But neither is that great.
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    What makes sushi rice sweet?

    Yes. My gf used to make Cali rolls all the time and she would mix sweet rice vinegar to the rice. Sweet rice vinegar is actually a good compliment to any salad sauce.
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    Subway

    $2 half sandwich either cold cut or meatball. Not sure how long this will go.
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    Avocado Question

    They are bad. Toss them. From my experience, don't buy avocado's by the bulk and cheap at a local store. They are likely from a bad crop. I usually buy mine from costco.
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    What goes well with Kimchi?

    Fried chicken and Kimchi. A simple way is to have kimchi with white rice and the square seaweed that comes in a plastic box.
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    Am I the only one who doesn't like Saffron?

    Overrated and over priced.
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    Meatball soup! I need suggestions!!

    Never tried oatmeal but I think that would be fine. You can also try it without. Or maybe rice or nuts?
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    Meatball soup! I need suggestions!!

    I keep mine simple: 2lb meat 2 Eggs Up to a cup bread crumbs or panko parm cheese 1/2 cup milk 1tbs salt, pepper garlic 1/2onions,.
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    Grilling fish - I give up

    Grill fish whole when possible. Or have the fillet thick enough so the fish doesn't crumble when flipping. Maybe its your seasoning that is sticking. Try to wrap the fish in foil but don't wrap it up tight so that the smoke can flavor the fish inside. If grilling straight on the rack, make...
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    Hello from sunny California!

    Hi greetings.
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    Handling raw chicken

    I buy my chicken from costco that comes in 2 whole. I usually just cook one and put the other in the freezer. Never had anything wrong come about cutting raw chicken. I am however, extra clean when it comes to cleaning up after cutting up a whole chicken. Just have your house hold cleaning spray...
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    How do they make chicken so tender?

    1. Brine over night 2. Cook chicken whole or not fillet 3. Don't over cook
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    In general, how long does it take to cook vegetables?

    These type of vege's don't take that long. 3 minutes at the most.
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    Sweet Potato and Spinach Lasagne

    I'm a meat lover but your Sweet Potato and Spinach Lasagne looks very tasty.
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