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What is manzanilla tea used for?

The healing properties of the chamomile herb come from the plant's flowers, which contain medicinal oils, such as matricin and bisabolol, among other healing substances. These substances are proven to have antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties. Chamomile's healing power is such that the herb is considered a drug in 26 countries.\nTaken internally as a hot tea, chamomile is effective at treating digestive upset, nausea, bloating and menstrual cramps, as well as migraine headaches. Taken a half hour before bedtime, chamomile tea also treats insomnia and g..

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Can you eat a gourd?

Because most ornamental varieties are not edible, gourds marketed as table decorations should not be eaten. These inedible gourds are used around the world in carving bottles, musical instruments, birdhouses and decorative objects. Gourds are one of the oldest known domesticated plant groups, with evidence for their cultivation dating back to 15,000 years ago.

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What is a simple rub for beef roast?

To make a Santa Maria beef roast rub, combine 4 tablespoons paprika, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon white pepper in a small mixing bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon celery salt, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon ground mustard. The spice rub is enough for a 3-pound beef tri-tip roast. You can make spice rubs in large quantities and store them in the pantry in an airtight container.\nYou can also update beef roast spice rubs with a variety of spi..

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What are some good recipes for stewed prunes?

Once the liquid begins boiling, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and simmer the prunes for 30 to 35 minutes. Stir the prunes occasionally while they cook, and add extra water if necessary. When the prunes are stewed properly, the fruit is soft and plump, and the liquid should have the consistency of syrup. Take the pot off the heat, and let the prunes cool before transferring them to a container. Serve the prunes by themselves, or add them to yogurt or oatmeal.\nAlternatively, for more complex flavor, combine 1 pound pitted prunes with 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks and 2 1/2 cup..

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What are some recipes for basic whole baked chicken?

Another option is to combine 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme, 1 teaspoon each of paprika and coriander, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Spread the butter mixture under the skin onto the chicken breast as well as on the outside of the chicken, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. Increase the heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into the meatiest part of the thigh.\nTo make classic rosemary and thyme chicken, comb..

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What is a good recipe similar to Olive Garden's chicken scampi dish?

To make the white sauce, add 2 tablespoons of flour to 1 tablespoon of melted butter in a skillet set over medium high heat. Cook the flour for three to four minutes. Pour in 3/4 cup of hot milk while stirring constantly. Stir the mixture until it thickens slightly, and then set it aside.\nFor the scampi sauce, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over low heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, an optional tablespoon of dried cilantro and a dash of black pepper. Cook for about two minutes on low heat, and then add 3/4 cup of white wine and 1..

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How do you freeze corn in the husk?

Freezing corn in its husk is only an option if the corn is freshly picked, either straight from the field or from a reputable farmer's market. Otherwise, husk the corn, and blanch it before freezing. To blanch corn, place it in boiling water for up to three minutes. This eliminates a natural enzyme that degrades the corn's color and flavor over time. Remove the corn from the boiling water, and place it immediately into ice water. After the corn has cooled, cut it from the cob, or place the entire cob in a freezer bag and freeze it for up to nine months.\nRegardless of the preparation..

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How do you cook oatmeal in a microwave?

Use the same process when starting with rolled, or old-fashioned, oats, but microwave for 2 1/2 to three minutes. For steel-cut oats, use 2 cups of water for 1/2 cup of steel cut oats. Put the ingredients into a 2-quart microwaveable dish and cover. Cook on high for five minutes. Stir, then cook uncovered for an additional five minutes.\n\nDifferent varieties of oats go through separate processes to ready them for consumption. Rolled oats are steamed and rolled into thick flakes. When prepared on a stovetop, these oats typically take at least five minutes to cook. Quick-cooking oats are steame..

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How do you add pudding to cake mix?

Classic yellow pound cake that includes pudding is made by combining 1 package of yellow cake mix, 1 package of vanilla instant pudding mix and 4 large eggs along with 1 cup water and 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Grease a 10-inch Bundt cake pan and set aside. Combine the cake and pudding mixes in a large bowl with the remaining ingredients. Beat the cake mixture with an electric mixer for three minutes on high speed until the batter becomes smooth. Pour the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan, bake for 50 minutes until done, and cool for at least 25 minutes.\nCreate a moist lemon pudding cake by..

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What are some Mexican pastries?

Empanadas are likely the most recognizable Mexican pastry, though they are not a dessert. Shaped like a turnover, they are typically filled with meats, cheeses or vegetables. Conchas, named for their shell-like shape, are popular in the United States. They are a sweetened pastry with a pattern imprinted on the top to mimic a shell. Another popular Mexican pastry is the campenchanas, a glazed, rectangular-shaped treat.\nBesos, which is Spanish for "kisses", are dome-shaped pastries filled with a dollop of jam and are very popular on Valentine's Day. Marranitos, nicknamed "little pigs," are..

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