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What is a good traditional antipasti platter recipe?

Pinzimonio consists of cut-up vegetables served with a basic dip. Cut vegetables such as carrots, celery, radishes and bell peppers into strips. In a small serving bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for the dip.\nTo make roasted pepper salad, arrange red and orange bell peppers on a foil-covered baking sheet. Place under the broiler. Broil the peppers until the skin blackens and blisters. Turn the peppers so all sides are mostly blackened. Place the peppers in a plastic bag, and set aside until cool.\nScrape the blackened skin off the p..

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What is a serving of vegetables?

Nutritionists advise that plates should be about half-filled with vegetables at meals; this reduces calorie intake as well as provides quality nutrients. For cooked carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, green beans or carrots, some authorities allow one cup per serving, but the American Heart Association and the Food Pyramid call a half cup a serving. One medium white potato is one serving, compared with a half cup of mashed sweet potato. All sources allow for larger servings of raw leafy greens, such as mesclun and lettuces; one serving of these can be as much as two cups. Overall, a 2,000-calorie..

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Is dry mustard the same thing as ground mustard?

Mustard powder has a hot flavor of varying strengths and is a versatile spice used in many meat, fish, chicken and vegetable dishes. The various types of mustard come from the different kinds of mustard plant.White or yellow mustard seeds are relatively large and the mildest in flavor. These are used in typical ballpark, yellow mustards.Brown or Asian mustard seeds are smaller and sharper in flavor; they are used in pickling and in producing European and Chinese mustards.Black mustard seeds are small and the most pungent of the three; they are not often seen since they are hard to grow and hav..

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What are simple recipes for dog treats?

Prepare a simple trail mix by cutting meat such as chicken, beef or turkey into 1/2-inch pieces, and placing it on a baking tray along with pieces of potato, vegetables and fruit. Be sure to rinse any seasoning off of meat before using, and do not include onions, grapes or raisins. Bake the trail mix until it is dry, or use a food dehydrator. Another simple treat combines vanilla yogurt with peanut butter, and this treat is made by first melting the peanut butter, and then mixing it with the yogurt. Pour the peanut butter mixture into paper cupcake wrappers and freeze.\nDog owners can make sav..

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What is an easy recipe for chicken Marsala?

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound them until they are 1/4 inch thick. Thoroughly mix the salt, pepper, basil and flour together. Place the butter and oil in a heavy non-stick skillet, and place the skillet on the stove at medium heat. Coat the chicken in the mixture of flour, salt, pepper and basil.\nPlace the chicken on the skillet for two to three minutes until the side being cooked turns a light brown color. Flip the chicken to the other side, and add the mushrooms to the pan. Cook the chicken and mushrooms for approximately two minutes until the chicke..

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How do you extract oil from an avocado seed?

Prepare the pitSlice the avocado in half lengthwise to expose and remove the pit. Wash the pit completely so no remnants from the avocado remain. Set the pit out to dry. If possible, place the pit under a light to speed up drying time. It can take up to a few days for the pit to be entirely dried.Extract the oilPlace the dried pit into a plastic bag. Use a mallet to strike the pit and crush it into pieces, pouring any resulting oil into a jar. Pour the crushed pit pieces into a mesh strainer or cheesecloth placed on top of the jar and push or squeeze the oil through.Clarify the oilLet the oil ..

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What are some popular recipes from grandma's kitchen?

For banana cream pie, whisk 3 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan until smooth. Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk over medium heat, and while whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil until it pulls away from the pan's sides. Remove from heat, and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Fold in 3 sliced bananas, and after cooling slightly, pour the filling into a baked 9-inch pie crust. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Beat 1 cup chilled heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla unt..

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What are Doritos made of?

Doritos were created in Anaheim, California by Frito-Lay in 1964 and distributed regionally. Doritos were released for nationwide consumption in 1966 due to an overwhelming demand. In 1967, they were launched worldwide.\nThe taco flavor was created in 1968 because consumers considered the original flavor too bland, and in 1972 the nacho cheese-flavored Doritos were made. There were a variety of flavors created but later discontinued. These include the sour cream and onion, sesame seed and jumpin' jack Monterey cheese flavors.\nIn 1994, $50 million was used to redesign the Doritos chip. Th..

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What is the recipe for Paula Deen's banana pudding?

First, set up a double boiler by placing a metal bowl over a pot of steaming water. The bowl should be slightly larger than the pot so it does not actually make contact with the steaming water. In the bowl, mix together 3/4 cup granulated sugar along with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and slowly add 3 cups of milk, continuing to stir constantly. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks until slightly beaten. Temper the egg yolks by adding a small amount of the hot-milk mixture while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.\nTransfer the tempered egg mixture to the double boiler bowl, and cook ..

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Where can you find a recipe for oven baked rice pudding?

Baked rice pudding can be made in a variety of ways, depending on the recipe used. Most recipes include rice, sugar, milk and raisins. Eggs and flavorings are where recipes differ when it comes to ingredients. The Allrecipes.com version uses uncooked white rice, and is flavored with nutmeg and vanilla extract. This recipe also includes water as an additional liquid. The About.com recipe is the easiest one with just six ingredients and uses butter to grease the baking dish.\nThe recipe at Taste of Home uses cooked rice that is placed in a casserole dish along with raisins. The remaining ingredi..

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