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What is creamy polenta?

Polenta is the name for an Italian cornmeal dish that can also be prepared with only water and cornmeal, yielding a more springy loaf that may then be sliced and fried in oil. Polenta and grits are similar, although polenta is made from a corn variety called "flint" that has a hard starch center. Authentic polenta, cooked in either a plain or creamy style, retains its grainy texture. Creamy polenta often looks like a porridge; however, thicker polenta may have the consistency of creamy mashed potatoes, although it is grainier.

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How many mini marshmallows equal one large marshmallow?

Marshmallows are soft, squishy sweets eaten on their own or in various recipes. They are made from gelatin, sugar, eggs, corn syrup and vanilla. Cooks can purchase a wide range of varieties, but the main ones are regular-sized marshmallows and mini marshmallows.The mini mallows are preferred for hot cocoa and use as extra toppings on cakes or in fudge. Large marshmallows tend to be used whole as toasted marshmallows or as the main ingredient in desserts.Sometimes, a recipe calls for large mallows, but cooks only have a bag of the mini marshmallows on hand. It is acceptable to substitute minis ..

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What are the ingredients in drizzle icing for a Bundt cake?

To make a basic Bundt cake icing, start by heating the margarine or butter in a saucepan. Once melted, remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Slowly add in the vanilla and powdered sugar, continuously stirring to prevent lumps in the sugar. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and stir until the icing has a smooth, syrupy consistency.\nRemove the Bundt cake from the baking pan and transfer to a clean serving platter, placing the rounded side of the cake up. With a measuring cup, slowly drizzle the icing over the top of the cake using a zigzag motion. Most of the icing should remain on top and b..

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What is a healthy recipe for broccoli slaw?

To make the light and easy broccoli slaw, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Put 1/3 cup of currants in a small bowl and add the hot water. Let the currants sit for five minutes, then drain. In a food processor, use the grater disk to shred 2 pounds of broccoli. Transfer the shredded broccoli to a large bowl. Add the currants, 2 chopped onions, and 3/4 cup of almonds, and combine.\nIn a clean bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Add a 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons ground pepper and combine. Pour this mixture over th..

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What is a good recipe for Baja sauce for fish tacos?

Store the Baja cream sauce up to three days before serving it on fish tacos. Keep it covered and refrigerated. Use sour cream or Mexican crema in the sauce. Mexican crema is the country's version of creme fraiche.\nMake fish tacos to go with the Baja cream sauce using 2 pounds of skinned halibut cut into 5-by-1/2-inch strips. Whisk together 1 cup of flour with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and 1 cup of dark beer. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes. Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Heat the oil until it reaches 350 F. Season the fish fillets with sal..

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How do you make dressing for spinach salad?

Warm Bacon DressingThis dressing is a zesty delight on a big plate of spinach greens. It makes use of simple ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make. Served warm tossed with spinach with bacon, eggs and onion, it makes a hearty meal or just the first course of dinner.Prep Time: 5 min.Cook Time: 15 min.Ready In: 20 min.Ingredients:3 tablespoons bacon fat3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustardSaltGround black pepperStep 1: Cook about eight pieces of bacon to use in the salad and reserve the bacon fat for the salad dressing. Place the bacon fat in a sma..

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How do you cook mussels with white wine?

The following instructions are a recipe for cooking mussels in white wine and serving with parsley.Prep Time: 15 min.Cook Time: 5 min.Ready In: 20 minIngredients:2 lbs. mussels, in their shellsA small glass of white wineA chopped shallotChopped parsleyStep 1: Most of the time spent preparing and cooking mussels in white wine is taken up with cleaning. This involves removing as much as possible from the exterior of the shell, which includes barnacles and any stringy bits, often referred to as beards. This should be done in cold water. A knife can be used if they are difficult to remove. Only i..

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Can you freeze fresh basil leaves and use them later?

To blanch the leaves, boil a pot of water and throw clean basil leaves in it for 8-10 seconds. Immediately plunge the leaves into a bowl of ice water to stop the blanching. Allow to fully dry before storing them in a freezer-safe container. To puree the basil leaves in a food processor, use one cup of basil leaves and one tablespoon of olive oil. Once combined, use an ice cube tray to freeze into cubes.

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Can you drink too much tea?

WebMD states that drinking more than 5 cups of black tea per day can cause side effects, such as headache, sleep problems, nervousness, irritability, ringing in the ears and heartburn. For some people, the recommended consumption is much less. Pregnant women should not drink more than 2 cups of black tea per day because of an increased risk of miscarriage. People with osteoporosis should not drink more than 3 cups because it causes calcium to flush out with the urine, thus weakening the bones.

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What is a basic fudge recipe?

An 8-inch by 8-inch by 2-inch pan is lined with foil first and then buttered. Be sure the foil covers all the edges of the pan. Then the butter, evaporated milk and sugar are combined in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it boils. This should take about 10 minutes. After this, reduce the heat to medium, and continue stirring for 6 more minutes. Remove the saucepan from the burner.\n\nThe marshmallows, chocolate pieces, walnuts and vanilla are then stirred into the saucepan. The ingredients should be stirred until the chocolate and marshmallows melt completely. Continue to beat the p..

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