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What are some recipes that use ground flax seed?

Combine 1 cup of whole-wheat flour, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup of ground flax seeds. Mix in 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, combine 2 large eggs and 2/3 cup of packed light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth. Mix in 3/4 cup of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/3 cup of canola oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of orange zest.\nCombine the wet and dry ingredients, and fold in the oats with 3/4 cup of chopped dates. Bake the batter in pre-greased muffin tins topped with 2 tablespoons..

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What is almond paste?

Almond paste is generally used as a filling in pastries, and is also sometimes found in chocolate.\nFood Network provides a simple recipe for making approximately 2 cups of almond paste. Put 3 tablespoons of sugar, one-quarter of a cup of honey and one-third of a cup plus 2 teaspoons of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the boiling sugar from the heat and pour over 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons of coarsely ground almonds and blend until smooth. Wrap the almond paste in plastic wrap and allow it to cool. When ready to use, mix in one-quarter of a cup of butter to make the paste smoo..

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What is a Ball canning recipe for salsa?

To prepare Ball's zesty salsa, place six 16-ounce Ball jars or twelve 8-ounce jars in a bath of simmering water, but avoid boiling the water. Wash the lids with soap and water, and set them aside. Peel, core and chop about 25 medium tomatoes before cubing them. Seed and chop four large green bell peppers, chop six to eight medium onions, and seed and chop 13 medium-sized chili peppers. Next, finely chop three garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Place all these ingredients in a large stainless steel saucepan with 1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon hot pe..

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Where did the pumpkin plant originate?

Some Native Americans planted pumpkin seeds with corn and beans. They called these the three sisters, as they felt planting them together improved yield. The corn supported the bean vines, while the pumpkin leaves provided shade to the corn's shallow roots. This held in moisture and discouraged weeds. The bean roots gave nitrogen to the soil.

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How do you convert recipes for Crock-Pot cooking?

Generally, a recipe specifying one hour or more of range simmering or 350-degree oven baking can be cooked in a slow cooker for six to eight hours on low or three to four hours on high without altering the recipe. Since liquid does not evaporate in a slow cooker, reduce to 5 cups recipes calling for 6 to 8 cups of water, and add at least 1/2 cup of liquid if none is required.\nBrown meat before adding it to the slow cooker, especially hamburger and other small pieces, to increase flavor and reduce fat. Place the vegetables along the bottom and sides of cooker and the meat on top. Hard vegetabl..

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How do you cut a pineapple?

Remove the top of the pineapple by making one straight cut. Remove the bottom of the pineapple in the same manner, so that the two ends of the pineapple are flat surfaces and it is possible to stand the fruit up on one end. Cut the rind of the fruit off in strips, cutting from top to bottom. Try to cut as close as possible to the rind to avoid losing too much of the edible flesh.\nPineapples have eyes that appear as spiny spots that are set slightly deeper into the flesh than the rest of the rind. These eyes may still be present after the rind is removed, especially if the cuts were very shall..

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How many grams are in a cup of butter?

Soft butter is usually measured by pushing it into a dry measuring cup, compacting it and leveling the top with a rubber spatula. Hard butter with irregular shapes can be measured by using the water displacement method. Add a cup of water to a graduated measuring cup, then add the desired amount of butter. If half a cup is needed, then the water should rise up to the 1 1/2 cup mark. Afterward, pour out the water to get the measured butter.

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How do you make traditional zeppole?

Start by cutting open one vanilla bean lengthwise and scraping its seeds out into a bowl. Then, mix 1/2 cup and 3 tablespoons of sugar with 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon in with the seeds and stir. Set this mixture aside.\nNext, combine 1 stick of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 cup of water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Next, remove the pan from the heat, and add one cup of all-purpose flour to the mix. Return the pan to the heat, and stir for 5 minutes or until the mixture forms into a ball. When a ball forms, place the mixture into a..

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Does cheesecake have to be refrigerated?

Typically, a freshly made or packaged cheesecake lasts for six to seven days in the refrigerator. However, cheesecake can last for as long as seven months in the freezer. Cheesecake needs to be properly covered when placed in the refrigerator because moisture and other contaminants can significantly shorten the shelf life of the cake.

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How do you ripen pumpkins?

In order to limit the pumpkin's growth and divert the plant's energy into maturing the existing pumpkins, About.com recommends pinching back the vine tips when the fruits first appear, although this practice might minimize the production of additional fruit. Pumpkins need plenty of sun for their fruit to fully mature. An average growing time for a pumpkin is between 90 and 110 days. Gardeners who live in a region with a short summer season should make sure to buy varieties that are likely to mature before the sunny season ends.\nSome pumpkins are fully ripe even though they are still..

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