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Where can you buy mini pie shells?

When premade mini pie shells are unavailable, one option is to make them out of standard frozen pie shells. For example, Pillsbury's recipe for lemon mini tarts involves flattening a frozen pie shell into a 15-inch sheet with a rolling pin, and using a circular cookie cutter to cut out the mini pie shells. One Pillsbury frozen pie shell contains enough dough to make 16 3-inch miniature pie shells, according to Pillsbury.com.

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How long does it take to cook a Hot Pocket?

When using an 1100W microwave oven, Hot Pockets cook in 1 minute and 45 seconds from frozen or in 1 minute after first thawing in a refrigerator. A 700W microwave cooks Hot Pockets from frozen in 2 minutes. Cooking Hot Pockets directly from the freezer in a conventional oven preheated at 350 degrees Fahrenheit takes 24 minutes. Cooking times may vary slightly for each individual appliance.

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What do Mexicans eat for breakfast?

Many Mexicans enjoy a light meal first thing in the morning called desayuno, according to About.com. It consists of coffee or some other hot drink and a piece of bread, a sweet roll or a piece of fruit. Later in the morning, after 9:00 a.m., there is often a larger meal called almuerzo. This consists of an egg or meat dish and often includes tortillas and some kind of spicy sauce.

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What are some good recipes for lemon shortbread cookies?

To make lemon shortbread heart cookies, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Mix in 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon peel and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract before folding in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 pinch of coarse salt. Once the dough is just blended, press it into a disk shape, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it.\nAfter 30 minutes, remove the plastic wrap, and roll out the dough onto a work surface until it is 1/4-inch thick. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, and lay the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. After sprinkling ..

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Where can you find Martha Stewart's raisin bran muffin recipe?

Martha Stewart's basic raisin bran muffin recipe combines 1-1/2 cups of raisin bran cereal with vegetable oil, milk and whole wheat flour, which is matched by the same amount of white flour. This recipe is sweetened with 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar. The batter is poured into a standard six-cup muffin tin and baked between 20 and 25 minutes.\nMartha Stewart also has a recipe for giant bran and raisin muffins. This heartier recipe calls for 2 cups of unprocessed wheat bran and 1-/1/2 cups of giant raisins. Other ingredients that make this recipe unique are vanilla extract, plain yogurt and..

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What are some health benefits of cardamom?

The tropical herb ranks among the most expensive spices in the world and has many uses in both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. When ingested, cardamom may fight various bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, food poisoning and gonorrhea. It may also improve dental health, freshen breath, and relieve sore throats and muscle spasms.\nAccording to Jamia Hamdard scientists in India, certain extracted oils from the cardamom seed can ease gas and stomach pains as well as balance the acidity level of the stomach. Many use it to manage irritable bowel syndrome and to trea..

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What are some quick and easy taco recipes?

To make beef tacos, cook 1 pound of beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the beef, and stir in 1 cup salsa. Heat the mixture to boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat 10 taco shells, and serve them with the beef mixture, 1/2 head lettuce, 1 tomato and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.\nTo make fish tacos, bake 1 package breaded fish fillets as directed on the package. Cut the fillets into bite-size pieces, and heat 12 taco shells. Mix 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and 1 package of taco seasoning in a bowl, and stir in 6..

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How do you make a chiffon cake?

Adjust the oven rack to a low position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 teaspoons lemon peel and 7 egg yolks. Place 1 cup egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar in a separate bowl and beat with an electric mixer set to high speed.\nSlowly add the contents from the first bowl to the egg whites and blend with a rubber spatula until smooth. Dispense into an ungreased 10-inch tube cake pan. Bake for approx..

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Does Verizon Wireless have waterproof phones?

The military specification for a cell phone to be considered waterproof is the ability to withstand immersion in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, which the Hydro Elite exceeds. Verizon Wireless also sells the LifeProof case for most of its smartphones and tablets. The case is guaranteed to withstand total water immersion in up to 6.6 feet of water for one hour. Verizon's Total Water Protection Program promises cell phone replacement for one year if the case fails.

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What are some recipes that utilize Reynolds wrap?

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and pull off a large strip Reynolds Wrap nonstick foil, making sure to keep the dull side up. Center 1 tuna or swordfish steak on the foil. Top the fish with enough pineapple chunks to cover the fillet. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and spoon half of the mixture over the pineapple-topped tuna steak. Place 1/2 cup of frozen stir-fry vegetables beside the fish, and seal the foil packet. Bring up the foil on the sides and double-fold the top and the ends, but leav..

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