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How long is storebought salsa good for in the fridge after opening? The grocery store we go to sells a great store brand roasted tomato salsa, but I just don't get through the jar very quickly. It doesn't have a handy best before date like salad dressing. :tongue:

Just a question: why does putting water in a hot pan in the sink warp the pan, yet if you add water to a pan on the heat to deglaze, it doesn't? What's the difference? Is it the fact there's still heat?

I'm not sure what cut of meat I use for that (pork roast), but the flavours sound good. Another option to try anyway. Anyone have a tried and true recipe they don't mind sharing? :chef:

I bought a new cutting board to replace my old maple board. (The old board was put through the dishwasher :sad: by a well-meaning relative staying with us.) Anyway, my new board is a nice bamboo one. I really like it. Does bamboo need to be pretreated/treated any differently than other wood...

What is the last new recipe you tried for a meal? Desserts not included. How did it turn out? Will you make it again? :chef: ETA: It doesn't have to be a formal recipe. Could be something you invented that day. Just something you haven't made before.

I've read through a lot of the pizza threads already, but didn't find one like this so let me toss this out. What are your favourite little tips, tricks and notes for making homemade pizza? I want to hear what make it better. Mine are * add spices to the dough when I'm making it (usually...

I want to get a new saute pan and get a quality one to replace the cheap workhorse I have now. My current is a 12" pan, not sure how deep. I'd have to measure; I'd like to say 3" but I'm not positive. I like the size of it. (I'm considering not going nonstick because I think that would last...

I had a pack of hamburger enough for two batches of meatballs so I made two and froze one. I've never really frozen much, but I think it would make my life easier to take advantage of that. So aside from the obvious, like lasagna and chili, what do you like to make and freeze? Any special...

I'm wondering what the shelf life of oat bran and wheat bran are. One is opened and one is not. Both are boxed. I'm fairly certain both should be tossed since I can't remember when I bought either, but for my future reference, how long can I keep these in my cupboard? (I found a yummy sounding...

If you are going to have hot chocolate to your own specifications, what are the necessary details? Made from scratch or a mix? Traditional chocolate or white or flavoured? Spiked? (Recipes welcome if you go from scratch). I love hot chocolate with Baileys! :smile:

I'm making a basket of assorted things for my sister and her fiance for Christmas. I will not be putting in any whole food, but I would love ideas for interesting spices, rubs, oils, that kind of thing. I'm thinking interesting things you might not buy yourself. They aren't huge cooks, but do...

I have a self cleaning oven. It's doing the work now. But I don't like to leave my racks in there while it is on self clean. How do you clean your oven racks? :chef:

I need to replace my toaster soon, I think. I don't like this one so I'm not sad it's going. (I loved my previous toaster that was broken when my landlord's cat knocked it off the counter!) Tell me about your toast: what brand is it, what do you like about it, what do you hate about it...

I am looking for your recommendations for healthy muffin recipes. Please no recipes you have not made yourself. Also not looking for chocolate chip or dessert type muffins. I'm looking for breakfast muffins. Any help? :chef:

I'm talking about the jarred minced garlic. Once opened, how long will it keep in the fridge? :mellow:

How much should I adjust the baking time for muffins made with frozen berries in place of fresh berries? Any idea? Just use max baking time in original recipe? :)

I love to bake and I'm slowly learning to cook. It's hard to be very adventurous in learning to cook because I am picky about some things. I've been married for 3 1/2 years and have a 17 month old son I need to teach good eating habits. So far so good on that front! Looking forward to getting...