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What are the best types of apples for baking?

Apples tend to be suitable for baking if they have a balance between sweetness and tartness and if the fruit holds up under heat. Combining different types of apples in a single recipe produces a more complex dish. Granny Smith apples pair well with spicier and sweeter apples. Mutsus do well in dishes that require gentle cooking, such as pies. Galas and Honeycrisps work well for both desserts, such as pies or crisps, and applesauces.

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What is an easy slow cooker recipe for pork stew?

Place the pork roast in the slow cooker along with vegetables cut into bite-sized pieces. Fingerling or red potatoes, carrots, onion and celery are good choices, but others can be added, such as butternut squash or crushed tomatoes. Mix together desired seasonings, such as salt, minced garlic, pepper and thyme, and add the mixture to the cooker.\nAlternatively, use broth, bouillon or mushroom soup mix as seasoning. Add water to the dish, cover it, and cook until the pork is cooked thoroughly. Near the end of cooking, create a slurry of flour and water, then mix this into the cooker to thicken ..

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What are some healthy ground beef recipes?

To make the miniature cheesy meat loaves, cook 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs in a skillet, stirring often, until toasted. In another skillet, cook 1 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves chopped garlic for three minutes, and combine with the breadcrumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Add 1 tablespoon each prepared horseradish and Dijon mustard. Add 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper along with 3 ounces diced white cheddar cheese.\nCombine the seasoning mixture with 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin and 1 large lightly be..

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How do you make perfect sticky rice?

To make sticky rice on the stove, combine 2 cups of long-grain sticky rice with 3 1/2 cups of water. Soak the rice for anywhere between 1/2 hour to 4 hours. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the rice and stir together. Put the pot over high heat, and bring the rice mixture to a boil. Turn the heat to medium, and cover the pot with a slightly ajar lid. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not stir the rice while cooking. Check that all the water has been absorbed, then remove the pot from the heat, and allow it to stand for 10 minutes before serving.\nTo make sticky rice in a rice cooker, combine 2 cups of long-..

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Where can you find Dunkin' Donuts K-Cups?

K-Cups are individual coffee pods for Keurig coffee machines. The system was introduced in 1998 by Keurig, a subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Dunkin' Donuts released K-Cups featuring its coffee in 2011.\nK-Cups contain coffee grounds and nitrogen to prevent oxidation. When placed in a Keurig machine, needles pierce the top and bottom of the K-cup, allowing water to pass through, with the K-cup acting like a coffee filter. The process brews a cup of coffee in under a minute.

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How long should you cook a whole turkey in the oven?

If the bird is stuffed, the cook time increases by 15 minutes. Cooking the same 14-pound turkey at 425 degrees F takes about 112 minutes, while roasting it in a convection oven at 325 degrees F takes 2 hours. A probe thermometer can help determine when the turkey is done.

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What is carob powder?

One of the biggest benefits of using carob powder as a substitute for chocolate is that it contains none of the stimulants cocoa powder contains, namely caffeine and theobromine. While these stimulants can be beneficial, they can also contribute to migraines and caffeine sensitivity. Carob powder is also a good substitute for people suffering from a chocolate allergy. Carob powder can substitute evenly in recipes that call for cocoa powder.\nCarob powder has a mild and sweet flavor. It is full of the pectin protein and soluble fiber. Traditionally, carob was used to treat an upset stomach. Car..

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What are some good fillings for pinwheel sandwiches?

To make Food Network's turkey and ham pinwheel sandwich, mix 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard in a cup. Divide the mixture evenly for 3 flour tortillas. Spread the mixture over the tortillas and then top each with 2 slices of your favorite cheese, 3 ounces of oven-roasted turkey breast, 3 ounces of smoked ham, and 1 large lettuce leaf. Roll the tortilla tightly and cut each roll into 1-inch pieces. Secure each roll with toothpicks.\nTo make Kraft Recipes' creamier pinwheel sandwich, combine 4 ounces of whipped cream cheese with 1 cup baby spinach leaves,..

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What are some recipes that call for Kraft caramels?

To make Kraft's Caramel-Mallow Bars, start by beating together 2/3 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy. Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans and 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs. Set aside 1/4 cup of the crumb mixture, and press the rest into a greased 9-inch square pan. Bake the crumb mixture for 18 minutes until it turns light brown.\nMeanwhile, melt 28 Kraft Caramels with 2 tablespoons water in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the caramel over the baked crust, and then top the bars with the reserved crumb mixture, 1 cup mini marshmallows and 2 ounces ..

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What are some health benefits of peppermint tea?

When it comes to gastrointestinal conditions, peppermint acts by calming the stomach muscles. This improves the flow of bile, which aids in fat digestion. Food is thereby processed and carried through the stomach more rapidly, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center.\nWhile several studies have shown that the use of enteric-coated peppermint capsules does support its efficacy for treating irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion, no human clinical trials on the benefits of peppermint tea leaves have been done, according to PubMed.\nPeppermint tea is brewed from the dried leaves of t..

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