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    Your assistance and expertise is appreciated!

    How about grits with salt and pepper? I like powdered boullion in a cup of hot water and low salt crackers. A plain baked potato might be good. I always keep Power Aide on hand. It has the best mix of minerals. Candied ginger is also good for your stomach. I know how you feel.
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    Cleaning Radiant Cooktop?

    I got a razor blade in a holder that you can use to scrape off the burned stuff. Just remember to keep it flat against the surface.
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    How Do YOU Reduce The Acidity In A Tomato Sauce?

    Baking soda will neutralize the acid since it is a base. Add a small amount and taste until you get the taste right.
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    Pepper question.

    Boiled peppers?? Why did you boil the peppers?Maybe that is why the salsa is not hot enough. Have you ever used a Scotch Bonnet pepper? They are the hottest pepper. I bought some once because I thought they were cute. I tried to fry them and almost had to leave the house. The fumes really made...
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    Cabbage Rolls

    Stuffed Cabbage Stuffed Cabbage 1 sm- med head cabbage ground pork about 2 lbs 1/2 c raw rice 1 tea fennel seed 2 eggs 1 sm onion chopped salt white pepper garlic powder 2 large cans seasoned chopped Italian tomatoes Remove core from cabbage. Remove as many leaves as possible. Soften leaves...
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    Cabbage Rolls

    Stuffed Cabbage 1 sm- med head cabbage ground pork about 2 lbs 1/2 c raw rice 1 tea fennel seed 2 eggs 1 sm onion chopped salt white pepper garlic powder 2 large cans seasoned chopped Italian tomatoes Remove core from cabbage. Remove as many leaves as possible. Soften leaves in boiling...
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    Caponata

    I like it at room temperature. The sauce is thicker.
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    Anyone know beans about beans?

    Slocooker, You may want to do a Google search for cooking beans. I found a lot of usefull info on one site. It said that hard water may be your problem. You could try usung bottled water to see if it makes a difference. It also said to thow out the soaking liquid to reduce the unpleasant side...
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    Chicken Noodle Soup - Fresh Herbs?

    I use parsley and thyme when cooking the broth. I like to add a splash of seasoned wine vinegar to my dish( white wine vinegar with red chilies and salt and onion. We have been living on soup this winter because it is so cold.
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    Need a Small Griller

    We had a Geo Forman grill. We used it until it died. I am glad to see the new ones have removable plates. It was very difficult to clean the old one. It is also great for cooking fish as you don't have to turn it. We upgraded to a Wolfgang Puck model which is larger and we love it. Especially...
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    Thickener for making desserts?

    I like tapioca starch because it cooks clear. I tried arrowroot and the sauce was slimy (stringy). Tapioca starch can be found in oriental groceries. I also use corn starch.
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    Cuban Bread instructions

    I have the cheese and ham for the grilled sandwiches. Thank you for the recipe. Your bread looks beautiful marmalady!!!
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    Lemon Pie

    I would use pasturized eggs.
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    ISO dessert

    I like Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Tort with raspberry sauce. You make it a head . It is baked in a springform pan but you serve very small pieces since it is chocolate, and eggs and butter. It tastes like a restaurant dessert. I always like to serve fresh fruit too. Strawberries, melons etc. An...
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    Need help with techniques for making a large amount of food

    My sister makes her spaghetti sauce and meat balls in a large electric roaster. If you don't have one maybe one of your friends does. It is great for transporting the sauce too. Good luck
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    Strange Rolling Pin

    The rolling pin is a Lefse rolling pin/ It is used for making Lefse a flat bread made from potatoes. It is cooked on a flat grill. If you look at the Maid of Scandavia web site it is D in the picture of rolling pins.
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    Strange Rolling Pin

    Thank you all for the answers. The docking sounds like what it was used for. The pyramids could not cut pie dough only make dents in it.
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    Strange Rolling Pin

    I have a wooden rolling pin that has rows of pyramids down the length. Does anyone know what it is used for? The pyramids are bout 1/4 inch square. I bought it at a warehouse sale of kitchen gadgets many years ago.
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    Cooking time conversion - HELP!!

    We make our braciole in spaghetti sauce not in the oven. That may be an option.
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    Last thing that made you smile?

    The little boy in the store today who was "making eyes" at me. He was so cute.
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    Cuban sandwich

    We had a better Cuban sandwich in Cleveland than we had in Florida. We have a grill at home and now can make our own pressed sandwiches. We use crusty rolls.
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    Cookie suggestions for care package to a soldier?

    What about sending rice crispy treats? They seem to be indestructable.
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    Processed Foods

    Have you read the label on a tuna fish can lately? Most have some sort of protein added. I only buy pure tuna with no additives. I am with Piccolina I am sensitive to MSG and its cousin HVP or hydrolized vegetable protein. After eating battered fish at a national seafood restaurant I felt like...
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    What's for dinner Monday, Dec 5th?

    IT's so cold here. The wind chill is 15. We are having Italian Wedding soup. I love the little meatballs!!
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    Discuss Cooking's Virtual Bed and Breakfast

    thank you for the hot buttered rum and sugar cookies. The rum warmed me up and the cookies were great.
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