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What are some tips for using olive oil to preserve sweet basil?

Blanching and shocking the basil destroys the enzymes that cause decomposition, retaining the color and scent of the fresh leaves. The process involves immersing stems of the herb in boiling water for a few seconds and then dipping the stems in an ice bath to stop the cooking. That is followed by stripping the leaves from the stem, patting the leaves dry and pureeing the basil with olive oil. The amount of oil used depends on whether the intended final product is basil-infused oil or a thicker pesto-style mixture. The last step is to spoon the puree into freezer bags, creating thin packets tha..

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How do you hull black walnuts?

If you have only a few walnuts to hull or lack a mechanical device, you can drill a hole in plywood that is just smaller than the hulled nut, about 1 5/8 inches in diameter. Place the nut over the hole, and hammer at the nut. This forces the shelled walnut through the hole while forcing off the husk. It is important to remove the hull as soon as possible as the black dye in the hull and the bitter flavor can seep into the nut if left on for too long. Before hulling black walnuts, wear heavy work gloves to protect your hands from both the hard shells and the dye.\nOnce a black walnut is hulled,..

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What is the best recipe for Ambrosia salad?

Start making ambrosia salad by whipping together 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of sugar. A stand mixer works best for this. Once stiff peaks form, mix in 4 ounces of sour cream. Measure out 3 cups of mini marshmallows, 1 cup fresh grated coconut, 1 cup toasted pecans, 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple and 1 cup of clementine orange segments. Drain 1/2 cup of maraschino cherries, and add them to the mixture. Stir everything until combined. Refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours before serving.\nA simpler take on the classic ambrosia recipe uses only sour cream instead of a whipping c..

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Where do you buy liquid glucose?

Liquid glucose is sometimes available from specialty grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States. It is more readily available in the United Kingdom, but websites carrying British foods often sell liquid glucose as well. Medical suppliers and drugstores sometimes carry liquid glucose for treating diabetic patients with low blood sugar levels. Liquid glucose is used to keep baked goods moist, and it is used in frozen desserts to avoid crystallization.

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What are some classic candy names in alphabetical order?

In the 1920s, the Baby Ruth chocolate bar, Chuckles, Dum Dums lollipops, Jujyfruits and Milk Duds were manufactured. The 3 Musketeers candy bar, 5th Avenue candy bar, Red Hots and Snickers were introduced in the '30s. Dots, Junior Mints, M&Ms and Whoppers were produced in the '40s. Candy necklaces, Marshmallow Peeps and Pixy Stix were made in the '50s. Now & Later, Razzles, Starburst Fruit Chews and Sweetarts have been around since the '60s. Pop Rocks, Reese's Pieces and Ring Pops were introduced in the '70s. Big League Chew, Gummi Bears, Nerds, Skittles and Sour ..

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Are there any shortcuts to making a chicken salad sandwich?

Canned chicken is precooked and available for use the instant it is removed from the can. Because of its packaging process and shelf stability, canned chicken is high in sodium. If salt is a concern, one can place the canned chicken in a colander and rinse it with water to remove some of the sodium content. Canned chicken also lacks the flavor of its freshly cooked counterpart. A bold ingredient like curry, combined with lemon juice, mayonnaise, toasted almonds, and grapes or raisins, elevates the flavor of chicken salad made from canned poultry.\nA rotisserie chicken is a whole chicken availa..

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How do you make beef burgers?

Basic Beef Burgers RecipeThis recipe was originally published on Real Simple. It is very easy to make and reviewers rate it highly.Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 10 minutesReady in: 15 minutesIngredients:1 1/4 pounds ground beefSalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger bunsBurger toppings of choiceForm the pattiesTo make the patties, divide the beef into four equal amounts and form each piece into a ball. Flatten the balls into 3/4-inch slices. Make a well in the top center of each patty.Grill the burgersCoat the grill grate with oil and heat up the grill. Grill the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on eac..

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What is a popular beef burgundy recipe for slow cookers?

Dice 6 strips of bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside on paper towels, keeping the drippings in the skillet. Cut a 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast into 1 1/2-inch cubes and brown in the bacon drippings. Drain the fat from the skillet and discard.\nSlice 1 small onion and 1 medium carrot and add to the slow cooker with the beef and bacon. Add a 10 1/2-ounce can of beef broth, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the slow cooker, followed by 3/4 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tea..

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Where can you find a nut identification chart?

The chart from Peanut Allergy Mom shows several different types of nuts, including peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine nuts and almonds. The chart also gives parents an image of a popular food that contains each nut, such as Nutella for hazelnuts and pesto pasta for pine nuts. There are several charts available in the slideshow from Mother Earth News that show common nuts found in the fall and images of the types of trees and the leaves of the trees they come from.

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Where can you find the closest Applebees?

The official Applebee's site has an interactive location page. The page automatically detects the user's location to search for potential nearby restaurants, and has a search bar where people can insert ZIP codes or city and state to search. A map shows where the restaurant is located, and additional information, such as menu, directions and online ordering, is listed for each result.\n\nHours-Locations.com has a list of all Applebee's in the U.S. Users can search by restaurant and ZIP code or city and state.

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