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How do you keep potatoes white after peeling?

Though the discoloration can be unappealing, potatoes whose cut sides have become brown are still safe to cook and eat. The color change is caused by an enzyme and iron-containing phenols in the tuber reacting with oxygen. Just as iron oxidation turns an old truck rusty-brown, the same process occurs with produce. Covering the potatoes with water halts this reaction by removing the exposed flesh from oxygen.

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What are some reasons that fudge fails to harden?

Fudge fails to harden when the sugar, butter and milk ingredients in the mixture do not get hot enough during cooking, possibly due to use of a broken candy thermometer or the lack of using a candy thermometer. Fudge sets correctly when stirred thoroughly, so after removing the fudge from the heat, the cook should beat the mixture until it thickens.

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What are some prosciutto appetizer recipes?

Make a prosciutto skewer by pushing 1 cube of cantaloupe or honeydew, 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 mozzarella ball onto a 4-inch wooden skewer. Repeat this step as many times as necessary. Season the skewers with cracked black pepper.\nTo prepare the prosciutto-wrapped dates, season 3/4 cup of goat cheese with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and incorporate 1 tablespoon each of minced shallots and fresh thyme. Cut 24 whole pitted dates lengthwise, but stop short of severing them. Cut 6 slices of prosciutto lengthwise and crosswise to make up 24 pieces of prosciutto. Stuff each date with 1 teaspoo..

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How long can you keep frozen grapes?

Frozen grapes are a tasty, cold treat. Red grapes freeze perfectly to be eaten frozen while green grapes freeze hard and solid. Remove from vines, wash and let air dry before freezing. To prevent the grapes from freezing together in clumps, put them in a single layer on a flat cookie sheet and freeze for a few hours before transferring to an airtight bowl of freezer bag.

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What are some deviled egg recipes using Miracle Whip?

The Miracle Whip Spicy Deviled Eggs recipe makes a total of 24 deviled eggs. The recipe calls for hard boiled eggs, Miracle Whip, Grey Poupon Dijon mustard and a jalapeno pepper. While the recipe calls for Grey Poupon any brand of Dijon mustard can be used, depending on availability and personal preference. The steps of the recipe are simple, boil the eggs, remove and mash the yolks in a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and spoon back into the egg halves.The Creamy Deviled Eggs recipe calls for eggs, Miracle Whip, pickle relish, mustard, ground black pepper and paprika. Boil the eggs and cu..

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What are the staple foods of Spain?

Paella is considered to be the national dish of Spain and originated in the fertile rice-growing area around Valencia, Spain. The word "paella" actually refers to the pan that the dish is made in and not the dish itself. The pan is wide, about 1 foot in diameter, with low sides and handles on both sides. It is a rice-based dish that is loaded with seafood, although some recipes call for poultry, other meats or vegetables. The basic recipe requires three ingredients: olive oil, water and rice.

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Are bananas healthy?

Bananas keep blood glucose levels down and benefit those that are affected by diabetes. It aids in preventing cancer, asthma, leukemia and colorectal cancer. Bananas are naturally high in antioxidants, which also helps to decrease risks of kidney cancer. Since antioxidants fight against free radicals, this helps to guard skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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What are some spices that you can rub on turkey?

A traditional spice rub includes black, white and pink peppercorns and dried rosemary blended with paprika salt and dry mustard. Another classic turkey rub combines sea salt, powdered and fresh garlic and aromatic basil leaves with paprika, dry mustard and onion powder for a savory creation.\nFor an international twist, cooks can try a Mediterranean rub. Fresh parsley, oregano and chives mix with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders and olive oil for a different take on turkey. Or, they can make an Asian-inspired rub featuring sesame seeds, crystallized ginger and crushed red pepper with gar..

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What are some dishes that use ras el hanout spice mix?

For the first recipe, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Season 8 chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and cook skin side down until golden brown. Turn the thighs and cook for two more minutes. Remove the chicken.\nLeave 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan, and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat over medium heat, then add 1 large onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced. Once the onions are soft, add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves. Cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of ras al-hanut, and cook for 30 seconds.\nSoak a large..

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How to defrost a frozen soda?

The main concern when dealing with frozen soda is the risk of explosion. Liquids naturally expand when they freeze. Even a bottle of plain water will stretch its plastic container when frozen. If it is glass or metal, it can rupture the container, causing an explosion. Most likely this will occur inside the freezer, causing only a mess, rather than an injury.However, dealing with soda introduces the increased risks related to carbonation. Soda is made of water mixed with solutes, including flavorings and carbon dioxide bubbles. These solutes lower the freezing point of soda below what plain wa..

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