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What are some easy recipes for homemade candy?

To make fruit jellies, add 1 ounce of gelatin to 2/3 cup of fruit juice and let stand for five minutes. Boil 2/3 cup of fruit juice and 1 1/2 cups of sugar for five minutes. Add 2 cups of jam and cook for two minutes.\nStir in the gelatin mixture and cook until smooth. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a baking dish and refrigerate for three hours. Cut the jelly into 1-inch squares and coat the squares in sugar.\nTo make peppermint candies, cook 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons of light corn syrup in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove fr..

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What is a simple recipe that children can make?

To cook four servings of a simple sweet pea lasagna that children can make, heat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Thaw a 10-ounce package of frozen peas in a large colander under cold water and drain. Pour the peas into a medium bowl and add 16 ounces of ricotta cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Spread 8 ounces of marinara sauce over the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Layer 9 ounces of no-boil lasagna noodles on top.\nDistribute half of the cheese mixture over the noodles and cover with two sheets of lasagna noodles. Top with the remaining cheese mixture. Cov..

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Are cucumbers healthy?

A single cucumber contains rich nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and calcium, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Because cucumbers are mostly comprised of water, each cucumber has only about 30 calories, so carbohydrate, fat and protein contents are extremely low. Cucumbers also contain antioxidant properties, such as kaempferol, an antioxidant flavonoid that may help fight cancer and prevent heart disease, according to Mercola.com.

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What is Paula Deen's recipe for glazed pecans?

To make pecan praline morsels, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven preheats, combine 2 cups of whole pecans, 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar and 4 tablespoons of heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until the ingredients are evenly combined.\nSpray a square baking pan with cooking spray, then spread the pecan mixture into the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the coating is dry and begin stirring halfway through the baking process. Remove from the oven and stir the pecans again, then allow to cool. Store the praline morsels in an airtight container.\nTo make cin..

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What is a recipe for grilled lambchops?

Cook the seasoned chops on the grill until the outsides are charred and the meat is medium rare, about two to three minutes on each side. Serve two chops on each plate for four adults, top the chops with tapenade butter, and garnish them with fresh chopped oregano leaves.\nTo make the tapenade butter, add 1 1/2 sticks of slightly softened unsalted butter, 4 anchovy fillets, 3 coarsely chopped cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of chopped lemon zest and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Process the ingredients until they combine into a smooth consistency. Pit and coarsely chop 1 cup of Nicoise olives, an..

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What are some edible mushrooms found in Missouri?

Chanterelle mushrooms are easily recognized by their bright orange or yellow coloring and clustered growth with wavy cap edges. There are two other types of chanterelle in Missouri that are also edible. The cinnabar chanterelle grows in a vase-like shape and is bright orange. The black chanterelle, sometimes called the black trumpet, is a black mushroom with a wide, trumpet-shaped cap.\nThe hen of the woods mushroom is known commercially as a maitake. It grows in large clusters of spoon-shaped caps. It has the appearance of a ruffled chicken and usually grows at the base of oak trees. Morels g..

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What are some good roast beef recipes for a family of four?

To make Roast Beef Tenderloin, soak 1/3 cup of dried porcini mushrooms in 1 cup of warm water for one hour. Drain, reserve the liquid, and set the mushrooms aside. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.\nSeason a tied 2.5-pound trimmed tenderloin roast with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Cook the beef in the skillet for five to eight minutes per side, until browned. Remove the beef, reduce heat to medium, and add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/2 cup of sliced shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook for five to seven minutes until sha..

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What is an easy scalloped potato recipe?

Finish by sprinkling 1 cut tablespoon of butter over the potato and sauce mixture, and bake it covered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the cover, and continue to cook for another 60 to 70 minutes. Serve the scalloped potatoes after 10 minutes.\nAnother recipe calls for cheese. Arrange potato slices along the bottom of a greased casserole dish, and top them with cheddar cheese slices, sprinkled flour, and salt and pepper to taste. Repeat the layers until using 8 potatoes, 14 slices of cheese and 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. Pour 1 cup of skim milk over everything, and cover th..

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How do you make poppy seed salad dressing?

To make poppy seed salad dressing, start with 1/4 cup of white vinegar or champagne vinegar. Whisk the vinegar with 1/4 cup sugar until dissolved. Finely grate a small shallot into the vinegar and sugar mixture. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard and whisk.\nAs you whisk the mixture, slowly pour 1/2 cup of olive oil or grapeseed oil into the bowl until fully combined. Using grapeseed oil gives the dressing a milder taste, but a combination of 1/4 cup of each is a great mix. For a creamier dressing whisk in 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise.\nPour th..

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What are some recipes that use cream cheese and jello?

For Orange Dream Layered Squares, combine 1 cup of crushed graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of melted butter; press onto bottom of an 8-inch square pan, and place in refrigerator until ready to use. Microwave 1/2 cup of orange juice in microwaveable measuring cup for one minute on high. Add to 1 box of orange-flavored gelatin mix in small bowl, stirring until dissolved completely. Gradually add the mixture to 4 ounces of cream cheese in a medium bowl, beating until blended. Whisk in 4 ounces of whipped topping, and spread over graham cracker crust. Freeze while preparing the next layer...

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