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I am doing some investigating about stocks and broths. I came across an older thread on this site and it was very helpful but I am still a bit confused. It seems as though a stock is made from meat, bones and even vegetables if a veggie stock is needed. A stock is made by cooking for a long...

I have a base recipe that works well and the cake turns out moist and fluffy enough. When I add other ingredients to add the flavor I want, it goes amuck. I started with an egg, 1/3c. applesauce, cinnamon, sugar, 1/2 tsp. baking powder a pinch of salt and 3/4 c. flour. I baked one cupcake...

I have a recipe for chocolate cake that is good but I have a problem. :wacko: It turns out nice and moist when I use oil but I prefer the flavor when I use butter. Is there a way to get a nice moist chocolate cake from scratch with the equivalent of oil using butter? Should I use extra butter...

I am trying to expand my grilling experience so I grilled tofu and some veggies. I learned some new things today but one thing I need some advice on is this: is it better to boil sweet potatoes before grilling them? Or roast them in the oven? After peeling and cutting some sweet potatoes, I...

Have you ever wanted to make something so bad, but not have everything you need and really not want to go to the store? Did it miraculously work out or did it end in disaster? I am baking a carrot cake and I discovered that I have no more granulated sugar. But wait! I found sugar cubes in...

Five days ago I made chocolate chip cookies and they turned out picture perfect AND delicious. Today I am making the same exact recipe and my cookies are flat and they look greasy. I am watching them like a hawk to see if the weather is effecting the bake time. Five days ago was about 65...

Is there a difference between kosher salt and regular salt besides one is kosher? Can kosher salt do something regular salt cannot?

Although limited edition from what I understand, I like the new flavors that M & M's have been putting out there. I'm not talking about the "Premuims" in the tall curvy boxes I'm talking about the Strawberried Peanut Butter, Coconut and Pretzel M & M's. Is it just me or are these flavors fun...

My family and I moved from a duplex into our own home recently and we have a yard for a garden! I am so excited because I haven't had a garden in years. The kids and I are going to be growing tomatoes, zuccinni, cilantro and sunflowers. For tomatoes I have chosen romas and heirloom rainbow...

Has anyone ever successfully made a white sauce or any cream sauce using soy milk, almond milk or anything along those lines? I am looking for a vegan sauce idea for pouring over sauted or steamed veggies. I have no experience with cooking using milk alternatives for sauce bases. Thank you!

Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the group! I really really love too cook and bake as well. :smile: I really love classic recipes that use good old fashioned things like butter and real eggs but I'm also open to some new ideas on more nutritional but still good-tasting ideas.