Food

Refine Search

What are some cake design ideas for a military soldier's birthday?

To make a camouflage cake, prepare at least three shades of icing; green, tan and brown, for example. Then take a cake and cover it with the three shades of icing to make a camouflage design. Adding some toy army men, tanks or a helicopter on top enhances the design. Another very easy way to have a military soldier's birthday cake is to have the soldier's photo made into an edible image and placed on top of a cake with white frosting.

Continue Reading

How long does it take to bake a pre-cooked turkey?

Pre-cooked turkeys are very convenient, as they do not take as long to cook as a fresh bird does. They are also ideal for people who have not have a lot of confidence on their cooking skills. Although cooking a fresh turkey is not really complicated, it may take some tries for some people to perfect their techniques with seasoning.

Continue Reading

What are some easy barbecue sauce recipes?

Make Neely's barbecue sauce by placing 2 cups of ketchup, 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 5 tablespoons each of white sugar and light brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, as well as 1/2 tablespoon each of black pepper, onion powder and ground mustard. Boil the mixture briefly before turning down the heat and allowing the mixture to simmer, uncovered, for 75 minutes. Stir the mixture often during the cooking process.\nMake bourbon and brown sugar barbecue sauce by combining 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of bourbon and ..

Continue Reading

What is a good recipe for finger gelatin that does not use Knox mix?

For another variation of this recipe, make fruit juice squares. Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of Great Lakes gelatin over 2 cups of cold fruit juice. Allow the mixture to sit for one minute. Heat 2 cups of fruit juice until boiling, and add this to the previous mixture. Stir the mixture until the gelatin dissolves totally. Sweeten as desired, and chill.\nFor a marshmallow topping, combine 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 1/2 cup hot water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture until it is dissolved, and cook the mixture to 238 F. Take the mixture off the heat, and add 2 tablespoo..

Continue Reading

What are some tips for broiling food?

Broilers generally come with only two settings: “On” and “off,” and they heat to different temperatures depending on the type and model. The right distance between rack and heating element is important to get the best results. During the course of broiling, the rack can be moved up or down to allow proper crust formation.\nSufficient pre-heating of the broiler along with the pan allows consistent broiling at the desired temperature. Spray nonstick pans with nonstick cooking spray, or place regular or nonstick aluminum at the top and bottom of each broiler pan. Make slits in the upper f..

Continue Reading

What is a meat temperature chart?

Using this chart, beef steaks should be cooked until the minimum internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. A thermometer is used to check the temperature. The beef steaks also should rest for 3 minutes before serving them. Different meat products have different minimum temperatures.Cooking food to the minimum internal temperature can prevent people from becoming sick with a food-borne illness. For example, eating undercooked chicken can cause a foodborne illness due to the bacterium called campylobacter. There are many other bacteria that can make people sick if they eat undercooked..

Continue Reading

How long do tomatoes last?

Even when tomatoes go into the refrigerator, they continue to ripen, which is why they continue to develop a softer texture as time goes by. After five or six days in the refrigerator, a tomato is usually not as firm as it was when it came home from the store, and wrinkles may appear on the surface. The texture of the inside starts turning to a mush instead of holding its structure.

Continue Reading

What happens if you drink milk past its printed date?

Extending the freshness of milk requires storing it at the proper temperature inside the refrigerator. The interior temperature for proper milk storage should be 38 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk should be brought home from the store quickly and put in the refrigerator right away. It shouldn't be left out on the counter or table after serving, as this can allow for bacteria to grow inside the milk and hasten its spoilage.When purchasing milk in the store, pay attention to the sell-by date, making sure that it is a date in the future. Plan ahead to ensure that the milk will be used up befo..

Continue Reading

What are some recipes for easy Mexican casseroles?

To make chicken tamale casserole, mix together 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1/2 cup of fat-free milk, 1/4 cup of egg substitute, 1 can of cream-style corn and 1 box of corn muffin mix. Season with 1 can of chopped and drained green chilies, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1/8 teaspoon of ground red pepper. Pour the mixture in a baking dish and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Poke the casserole with a fork, and pour 1 can of red enchilada sauce over the top, followed by 2 cups of shredded, cooked chicken breast and 3/4 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Bake for 15..

Continue Reading

What is a simple recipe for pistachio Jell-O salad?

Put 1 1/2 cups COOL WHIP Whipped Topping into a small bowl, and place it in the refrigerator. Let the topping thaw for four hours. Pour an undrained 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple into a large bowl. Add 3.4 ounces JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding and 1 cup miniature marshmallows. Chop 1/2 cup pecans, and add them to the bowl. If pecans are unavailable, use walnuts, or omit the nuts entirely.\nFold the thawed COOL WHIP into the pineapple mixture, and stir gently until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, and store the leftovers in ..

Continue Reading
Showing 3201 to 3210 of 10000 (1000 Pages)