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What is okra?

Okra is high in fiber and contains antioxidants such as rutin, quercetin, epicatehin and catechin. It's also a good source of vitamin A, B, C and K. It also contains high levels of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese and zinc. As of 2015, studies suggest that eating okra helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugar, according to Healthline.

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What are some recipes for spiced tea mix?

Reese Witherspoon's spiced tea mix combines instant powdered tea, 1 can of Tang mix and 1 can of powdered lemonade. Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Witherspoon suggests mixing all of the ingredients together in a jar. Add 2 scoops of the mix to 1 cup of hot water and stir. Put a ribbon or piece of fabric around the top of the jar as a decoration.\nThe recipe for Russian spiced tea includes 1 large jar of Tang, 1/2 cup of instant tea and 1/2 cup of lemon drink mix. Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of ground cloves to the mix. Store the tea mix in a glass ja..

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What is a simple recipe for squash casserole?

To prepare the squash casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a two-quart casserole dish. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Then saute 6 thinly sliced, medium yellow summer squashes, a large thinly-sliced Vidalia onion and 1 tablespoon of butter until the squash and onion are tender. Put this mixture in a bowl and add in 1/2 a cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of shredded sharp Cheddar and 1/2 a cup of sour cream and stir until well-combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.\nPlace this mixture in the casserole dish and sprinkle 1..

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What can you use as a substitute for xanthan gum?

Guar gum is used as an alternative to xanthan gum in most gluten-free recipes, especially pastry fillings and ice cream. It is not a good substitute in yeast breads, however. Agar agar is best used as a substitute for xanthan gum in batters. Chia and flax seed also work well as a xanthan gum substitute and thicken dough and batter easily, but they need to be ground up well to avoid a gritty consistency.

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Does the Pampered Chef sell a cookie press?

The Pampered Chef cookie press comes with 10 metal disks and has two primary functions: making cookies and ricing potatoes. Instead of the usual rachet-style, this press rotates, making it easier to use. The transparent barrel makes it easy for the user to see when refills are necessary.\nThe Pampered Chef specializes in cooking, baking and kitchen products. The company offers many consulting and hosting opportunities to earn free and discounted products.

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What are some good recipes for stuffed shells that use ground beef?

Super Stuffed Shells is a recipe from Jamie Deen. The recipe uses ground beef and sweet Italian turkey sausage that are browned with onion, carrots, red pepper flakes and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 20 minutes. Spinach is heated over medium heat until wilted and then mixed with ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella and one egg. Add the mixture to cooked pasta shells and line a baking pan with the meat sauce. Cover with foil and baked for 30 minutes at 350 F. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.Three-Cheese Beef Pasta Shells is a recipe offered by Betty Crocker. C..

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What are some common food serving portions?

Portion sizes vary by food group. For instance, one slice of bread, 1 ounce of dry cereal or 1/2 cup of cooked rice constitutes a portion of grains. For vegetables, 1 cup of leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup of cut vegetables or 1/2 cup of vegetable juice constitutes a portion. A portion of fruit is one medium fruit, 1/4 cup of dry fruit and 1/2 cup of either fresh or frozen fruit or fruit juice.\nThe AHA suggests using only fat-free or low-fat dairy products in a healthy diet. A dairy portion consists of 1 cup of milk or yogurt or 1.5 ounces of cheese. Likewise, meats should be lean. A serving of fat..

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How do you make pineapple bread casserole?

Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and pour the bread mixture into the dish. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350 F.\nPineapple-rum bread pudding is a richer version of pineapple bread casserole and includes rum flavoring. In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup rum, stirring lightly to blend. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and spoon pineapple mixture into the bottom.\nCut 16 slices of French bread into cubes to make 8 cups, and arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly roll pan. Bake bread cubes for 15 minutes at 325..

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How is cappuccino different from espresso?

Espresso is a type of coffee drink made from compacting finely ground beans into the portafilter of an espresso machine, where hot water is then forced through the coffee at a high pressure and removed in small concentrated shots.\nUnlike pure espresso, cappuccino contains a serving of milk equal to the shot of espresso. A steam wand, part of most espresso machines, steams the milk until it froths into a mass almost double its original volume.

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How many quarts are in a gallon?

Each cup holds 8 fluid ounces. Therefore, there are 128 fluid ounces in 1 gallon. The standard advice is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, which is equivalent to drinking half a gallon of water per day, because a gallon is equivalent to 64 ounces.\nA quart is also equal to 4 cups. Using the metric system, a quart is about the same as 1 liter, though it is actually a little bit less, with 946.35 milliliters equaling 1 quart.

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