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What are some good ways to prepare scallops?

Using heavy iron or stainless-steel skillets allows the high temperatures necessary to create a thin crust on scallops. Pan-searing them for a few minutes using a small amount of olive oil or butter keeps the center of the scallops soft and chewy while browning the outside. A light salt, pepper and lemon juice seasoning goes well with the delicate taste of scallops. Grilling scallops on skewers with other fish, prawns or vegetables is easy but effective. Grilling them on a barbecue adds an unmistakable char-grilled flavor.

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What are some wholesome slow cooker chicken recipes?

To make chicken and dumplings, combine 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 small, finely diced onion, and 2 packages of refrigerated biscuit dough. Cook this mixture for five to six hours on high heat. Tear up small pieces of dough, and drop them carefully into the soup mixture. Continue to cook the chicken and dumplings until the dough is no longer raw in the center. This recipe makes 8 servings.\nTo make easy marinara chicken, combine 2 pounds of boneless and skinless chicken breast, 4 cloves of peeled and crushed gar..

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What are some kefir starter kits?

Milk kefir grain kits come with milk kefir grains. The grains can be used to ferment dairy milk. Water kefir grain kits come with water kefir grains that can be used to ferment coconut water, sugar water or fruit juice. Powdered kefir starter packets can be used to ferment dairy milk, coconut milk or fruit juice.

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What are some easy pumpkin pie recipes?

To make Pillsbury's pumpkin pie, mix 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 can of pumpkin, 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk and 2 beaten eggs. Pour the mixture into a deep-dish pie crust, and bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for 40 to 50 more minutes. Let cool for two hours before serving.\nTo make Betty Crocker's pumpkin pie, mix 1 cup of canned pumpkins, 1/2 cup of Original Bisquick mix, 1/2\ncup of sugar, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons of pum..

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Which spices should you buy for Mexican food recipes?

Garlic is the most common Mexican spice and can be used when fresh, jarred or powdered. Garlic is frequently paired with onion powder and is most often used in salsa and taco seasoning. Oregano adds an earthy taste to Mexican dishes. Although cumin was first discovered in the Mediterranean, it is frequently used in taco seasoning and adds a bitter, toasty taste. Chiles come in many varieties and can add spiciness and subtle flavor to Mexican dishes, depending on the type of chile used.

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What are Cipollini onions?

Cipollini is the Italian word for "little onion." It is pronounced "chip-oh-lee-nee." Cipollini onions are a good type of onion to caramelize by cooking over the stove with butter or by roasting in the oven. The sugars will concentrate together and the result will not have the sharp flavor of a raw onion. Another way to use cipollini onions is to add them to a potato salad with fennel and olives.

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Is carbonation bad for you?

Some studies have indicated that carbonated water aids digestion and relieves indigestion and constipation. Concerns that carbonated water leaches calcium from teeth, causes kidney stones or damages tooth enamel are unsubstantiated by clinical studies. While carbonated water is a bit more acidic than water, there is no evidence that unflavored carbonated water damages tooth enamel. The only drawback to drinking carbonated water is that it can cause people to burp and pass gas, especially if it is consumed too quickly.

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What is a quick and easy guacamole recipe?

Follow Paula Deen's guacamole recipe by mixing the flesh of 1 avocado with 1/2 of a chopped Vidalia onion, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and the juice of one lime. Season the mixture with hot sauce, salt and black pepper.\nMake guacamole according to Ina Garten's instructions by placing the flesh of four avocados into a bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 8 dashes of hot pepper sauce, 1/2 cup of finely-diced red onion and one minced clove of garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Slice the avocado flesh with a knife before incorporating one diced tomato. Add more salt ..

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How many cups does 1 pound of powdered sugar equal?

Not all types of sugar have the same volume per pound. For granulated sugar, 1 pound equals approximately 2 1/4 cups. The finer granules of powdered sugar create more volume. Sifting the powdered sugar before measuring will further increase the volume by introducing additional air. When reading recipes, it is vital to take careful measurements and to use the correct type of sugar. Powdered sugar is often referred to as confectioner's sugar in recipes.

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What is a recipe for chilled cucumber and onion salad?

Add some variety to this salad by adding 3 tablespoons of fresh dill weed to the vinegar mixture. You can also use mint, basil, tarragon and cilantro. To make a sweet and creamy salad, use a small sweet onion and add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the vinegar mixture. This makes a larger amount of dressing, so use double the number of cucumbers.\nAnother variation uses tomatoes. Seed and dice 1 cucumber and 1 tomato. Toss the sliced and diced vegetables together with 1/2 cup diced red onion. Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and add 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pour the mix..

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