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What type of fresh pumpkin is good for cooking pumpkin pie?

There are more than 40 varieties of pumpkins. The smaller ones, such as the Baby Bear, New England Pie and Baby Pam, make sweet, dense fillings for crusty desserts. Pie pumpkins are fall crops that are available in groceries and farmers markets from around September to December. The best pie pumpkins are firm to the touch and contain no bruising. If using a jack-o'-lantern-style pumpkin to make a pie, adding 25 percent more sugar and using a food processor provides the pie with a creamier texture.

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What is Jamie Oliver's recipe for pear chutney?

Place 8 peeled, cored and quartered pears in a colander. Sprinkle a tablespoon of salt over them.\nPut 150 milliliters of water in a saucepan, add 140 grams of sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture is of a syrupy consistency. Turn the heat down and add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds, 4 teaspoons of mustard powder, 1 heaping tablespoon of fresh ginger, 150 milliliters of white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Simmer it all together for another 10 minutes.\nDrain the excess liquid from the pears and then add them to the pan with 1 more teaspoon of salt. Cook gently for fiv..

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What is a recipe for cheesy potatoes made with Velveeta?

To make easy cheesy potatoes, first preheat the oven to 375 F. Cut 1 pound of baking potatoes into roughly 1/2 inch pieces. Then cut 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese into 1/2-inch pieces. Chop 1/2 cup of onions into small pieces. Cook and crumble 4 to 5 pieces of bacon. Finally, measure 1/4 cup of mayonnaise.\nAfter these preparations, spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the potatoes, Velveeta, onions and mayonnaise until evenly combined. Spread the mixture in the dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake at 375 F oven for 45 minutes. Take out the dish, uncover, and..

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What are some good pork and sauerkraut recipes?

To prepare roasted pork with sauerkraut, mix 32 ounces of sauerkraut with 1 thinly sliced apple, 1/4 cup of chopped onion and 2 tablespoons each of brown sugar and maple syrup. Season a boneless pork roast with salt and pepper. Warm 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, ovenproof pot, and place the pork roast inside. Brown the pork, and put in the sauerkraut mixture. Cover the pot, and bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 minutes to two hours or until the pork is cooked through.\nTo prepare braised sauerkraut with smoked pork, boil 6 smoked pork chops for five minutes, and drain off the liqu..

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What is the main ingredient in vodka?

Vodka is distilled at least three times, then filtered, before it is sent to market. It is known for its lack of color, and companies seek to create a flavorless drink that also lacks a scent. Because of these characteristics, vodka is often mixed with other ingredients so that the flavor of the ingredient, such as soda or juice, is not affected. Some vodkas include flavorings, such as berry or citrus. These flavorings are added through steeping or the simple addition of extracts or other flavoring ingredients.

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What is a recipe for ketchup made with fresh tomatoes?

To make 8 to 10 pints of homemade ketchup with fresh tomatoes, wash and remove the stems from 1/2 bushel of ripe beefsteak tomatoes, quarter them and add to a large stock pot with 1 medium onion, 1 clove of garlic and 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper. Crush the mixture to release some liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then run it through a food mill in batches.\nReturn the mixture to the stock pot and simmer slowly for six to 12 hours to reduce the volume by half. Cool, blend in batches, then return to the stock pot, and simmer for another six hours until it reaches the con..

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What are the instructions for poaching salmon?

Poached salmon is a great way to cook a delicately flavored piece of fish quickly. To poach salmon using Martha Stewart's recipe, roughly chop 2 carrots and 1 celery stalk and places them in a pot with 1 small onion, sliced in half, a thinly sliced lemon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cover with 6 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the pot to a simmer, and cover. Simmer the broth for eight minutes, and then gently lower skinless salmon fillets into the poaching liquid. The salmon is done when the meat is opaque and feels slightly springy.\nJulia Child's method for poaching salmon..

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Why do I crave celery?

Iron-deficiency anemia is most prevalent in vegetarians. Therefore, a craving for celery by a vegetarian may be a particular red flag that a diet needs to be supplemented with iron. The practice of craving and constantly consuming ice or cold foods is called pagophagia. The cooling effect of the ice and cold food is thought to relieve a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia in which the surface of the tongue becomes swollen and painful.

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What is served during happy hour at Bonefish Grill?

Bonefish Grill offers 19 food items at a discount during their happy hour. Many of the dishes featured are appetizers, and additionally they offer 3 different varieties of taco during happy hour. Calamari, house salad and garlic mozzarella bread are some of the appetizers listed.\nBonefish Grill also has an extensive amount of drink specials for happy hour. Features of the menu include $3 house wine by the glass, $5.25 premium liquors and $6.75 Bonefish premium martinis, as of 2015. Also offered are draft beer specials, super-premium liquor specials and half-off most call/super call liquors. T..

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What is bok choy?

Also known as pak choi, this vegetable is most popular in Chinese cuisine. Adaptable in cooking, it can be boiled, steamed, stir-fried and even deep-fried. It is often found in soups and stir-fries, with over 20 varieties available in Hong Kong.\nBok choy was popularized during the Ming Dynasty by Li Shizen, a naturalist who emphasized the medicinal qualities of the plant. Bok choy contains glucosinolates, which have been reported to prevent cancer in small doses. Like many substances, however, it can be toxic to humans when consumed in large quantities.\nBok choy is high in vitamin A and cons..

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