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What is spelt flour?

Artisans make spelt flour using a mill. These mills process the grains slowly, which retains flavor and minimizes the refinement process. Farmers first harvest spelt from fields, which grows primarily in Germany, but appears on farms in other parts of the world too. Although a popular wheat substitute today, spelt dates back many years. It first appeared as a staple crop in the Middle East nearly 10,000 years ago. Its cultivation spread from the Middle East to Europe, and continued through the Middle Ages.Spelt flour has a similar texture to wheat flour, but has a slightly nuttier and sweeter ..

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What is a recipe for garlic shrimp?

To prepare garlic shrimp for four servings, heat 1 ounce of olive oil in a skillet until it begins to smoke, then place a pound of peeled shrimp in it. Spread the shrimp evenly and cook for a minute without stirring. Season it with salt, 6 cloves of minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and stir for two minutes. Add a tablespoon of cold butter, toss it with the shrimp, and cook until all the butter melts. Cook for four to five minutes, while stirring, until the shrimp turns pink.\nUse a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a bowl, leaving the sauce to cook for two more minutes. Dilute the sa..

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What is the cooking time for corned beef?

If using an oven cooking bag to cook corned beef, the USDA recommends cooking for 2 1/2 to 3 hours for a 2- to 3-pound beef brisket and 3 to 3 1/2 hours for a brisket that is 3 to 5 pounds. Corned beef in a slow cooker can be cooked for 5 to 6 hours on high and 10 to 12 hours on low. If using a microwave, corned beef should be cooked for 20 to 30 minutes per pound of meat.

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How do you make pickled hot cherry peppers?

Store unused peppers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Another option is to remove the stems from 6 cherry peppers and place the peppers on a baking sheet. Toss the peppers with 1 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place the peppers on a baking sheet, and broil them for five minutes or until the skins are slightly blistered.\nIn a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of vinegar, 3/4 cups of sugar and 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary to a boil. Place the peppers in a jar, and pour the brine over the peppers. Allow the peppers to cool slightly, and refrigerate them.\nAlternately, bring 4 cups ..

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Can a person put an avocado in the microwave to ripen it?

The most effective way to ripen an avocado is to place it in a brown paper bag with fruits, such as bananas and apples. The fruit gives off gas which speeds up the ripening process. Other fruits that can be used are mangoes, pears and plums. If a brown paper bag is not on hand, a person can place the avocado in a bowl or plastic sack with fruit. This takes longer, but will help ripen it during the course of a few days.

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How much meat should I cook per person?

Creating a menu for a group requires portioning out meat appropriately, so it's important to plan on serving each person 3 ounces of meat. An average serving is as small as 2 ounces but never exceeds 4 ounces. Fattier cuts warrant slightly larger portions before cooking as much of the fat and mass dissolves during the cooking process, leaving a proportionately smaller piece of meat. Leaner meats do not shrink as much and therefore are similar in weight on the plate as they are in the package.\nMeasuring each portion is easy using basic household items. A bar of soap is the same weight and..

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Can you use wax paper in place of parchment paper?

Wax paper is coated with a wax so that it is non-stick, which is perfect for no-bake cookies or popcorn balls. However, wax paper is not meant to be heated and is not heat-resistant. Parchment paper is heat-safe and also has a non-stick surface because it is coated with a silicone-like substance. When baking in the oven, always use parchment paper.

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How do you cook a turkey breast on a gas grill?

Gas grilling allows food to be cooked directly over heat, which speeds up the cooking process. Turkeys less than 16 pounds are the ideal size for grilling on a gas grill, and vegetable cooking oil should be applied to both the cold grill and the turkey breast to prevent sticking. The clean grill must be pre-heated for 10 to 15 minutes or to around 500 F before the turkey breast is placed inside.\nThe grill cover should be used while cooking a turkey breast to ensure even heat distribution and to reduce the amount of fuel used. For a bone-in turkey breast that is between four and seven pounds, ..

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What tools are needed to cut a pineapple?

The serrated knife is used to cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. This knife is then used to cut off the skin in long strips. The paring knife is used to remove any remaining eyes or prickly parts of the fruit.An apple or cookie cutter can be used to remove the core from pineapple slices. The serrated knife can be used to remove the core when it is to be sliced in chunks.Pineapple slicers and cutters are available where most kitchen accessories are sold, but they are not necessary.

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What are good sides for a pork roast?

When pairing pork with side dishes, cooks should find flavors and textures that either complement or contrast with the pork. Pork has an earthy sweetness that goes well with apples, so an apple dish, such as applesauce or baked apples, works well. Roasted sweet potatoes also make a good side, because they share a similar earthy sweetness to the pork. Butternut squash is another good choice.\nFor pork roasts that tend to be fatty and soft, cooks may want something acidic and crunchy to provide textural contrasts to the pork. This makes the meal more interesting. Coleslaw with an acidic vinegar-..

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