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How do you cook Quaker oats?

Quick oats are the thinnest cut and cook in boiling liquid in about one minute on the stove top or in a microwave. Old Fashioned style features thick cut rolled oats that cook the same as quick oats, but usually require about five minutes of cooking time. Steel Cut oats are the thickest and require 25 minutes on the stove top or seven to eight hours in a slow cooker.

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What are some simple "Mr. Food" recipes?

The first step in making All American goulash is cooking 1/2 pound elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain the macaroni and cover the pot to keep the noodles warm. In a large skillet, cook 1 1/2 pounds ground beef with 1/2 of a chopped green pepper and 1 small chopped onion for six to eight minutes. Drain juices from the pan and add the cooked macaroni. Stir in a jar of spaghetti sauce and 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and salt.\nAdd 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, mix well and simmer for five to seven minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese on top and continue simmering until chees..

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How much rice is needed to feed 50 people?

When feeding a group of 50 people, an average of 3 to 4 pounds of uncooked rice are needed.If serving pasta to a group of 50 people, 1/2 cup of cooked pasta is needed per person. This amount of pasta is equal to four or five 16-ounce packages of dry pasta.The amounts of rice and pasta per person are calculated when being used as a side dish and not a main meal. If fewer sides are being offered, the portion sizes can be slightly increased.

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What is a good recipe for chicken Florentine?

To make Chicken Florentine Style, season four boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken in flour, making sure to shake off any extra flour. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then add the chicken and cook five minutes on each side. Move the chicken to a plate tented with foil to keep it warm.\nIn the same skillet, melt another 2 tablespoons butter, then add 2 tablespoons sliced shallots and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Cook for one minute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups dry white wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil the wine mixture until the liquid reduces..

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What is an easy pumpkin dump cake recipe?

For the About.com recipe, mix 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin, 1 12-ounce can of evaporated milk, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt along with 1 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each of ginger and cloves in a baking pan. Top the mixture with 1 box of yellow cake mix and 1 cup of lightly toasted walnuts, and drizzle with 3/4 cup of melted butter. Bake the cake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes, and allow it to cool before serving.\nThe Six Sisters Stuff recipe calls for stirring together 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree, 1 10-ounce can of evaporated milk, 1 cup of brown sugar, 3 eggs ..

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How do you make caramel icing?

For a variation on the quick caramel icing, stir in 1 1/2 cups toasted chopped pecans, 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut, or a combination of both ingredients, after cooking. To make a different easy caramel icing, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan, then add in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil the mixture over low heat for two minutes while stirring, then mix in 1/4 cup milk. Bring back to a boil while stirring, then allow to cool. Gradually beat in 1 3/4 to 2 cups confectioner's sugar, adding hot water for desired thickness.\nMake a buttermilk cake to go with the caramel frosting by creaming together ..

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What are some recipes for cream style corn?

While shaving the tips of the kernels, make sure to cut away from you, and allow the tips to fall into a bowl. After the tips have been shaved, use the back of the knife to squeeze out the juice from what's left of the kernels into the same bowl. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter into a skillet on medium heat. Add the corn to the skillet, and allow it to cook while stirring it for 20 minutes. Season it with salt, and then serve.\nAlternatively, heat 1/4 cup of butter in a skillet over medium heat, and then add in 2 1/2 cups of fresh corn kernels, or about 8 ears worth, along with 1/2 cup of mi..

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How do you determine a safe cooking time for pork chops?

To ensure a safe temperature, an internal cooking thermometer should be used to verify the temperature of the meat. As a rough estimate, however, 3/4 inch thick pork chops should be broiled for 8-12 minutes, while 1 1/2 inch thick pork chops should be broiled for 22-35 minutes. Always remember that cook time does not scale linearly with thickness.

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Can you freeze raw celery?

The change in texture is caused by the rupture of the celery's cell walls as the water within them expands during the freezing process. The flavor of celery is retained during freezing, however, making frozen celery ideal for use in soup bases, sauces and other recipes that require a smooth finished texture. Celery can also be frozen in larger pieces to be used as a flavor enhancer; the large chunks can be removed from the finished product once the flavor has cooked out.

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Does Costco show its weekly ad online?

The coupons listed online are valid at all U.S. Costco stores, though selection may vary depending on location.\nCostco also offers a mobile app that allows customers to search for warehouse locations, check location-specific coupons and deals, determine product availability and redeem coupons. Customers with the Costco app can show cashiers their smartphone to redeem coupons with no scanning or printing necessary.

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