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What is a good recipe for crumb cake?

Make blueberry crumb cake by whisking together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/3 cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and then adding 1 stick of unsalted melted butter and 1 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour to make the streusel. To make the batter, beat together 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of sugar, and mix in 2 room temperature eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon zest and 2/3 cup of sour cream. In another bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoo..

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How do you make old-fashioned cabbage rolls?

Start making old-fashioned cabbage rolls by cooking 1/2 cup of rice and setting it aside. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat enough water to cover a head of cabbage. Bring the water to a boil, and immerse the cabbage in it until the outer leaves are easily removed, about three minutes. Repeat the process until the 16 biggest leaves have been removed.\nIn a large mixing bowl, beat two eggs and combine them with 1 pound of ground beef, rice, 1/3 cup of onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon each of pepper and dried oregano. Mix well, and spoon 3 tablespoons of the mixture into the center ..

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How many cups is equal to one stick of margarine?

Shortening and margarine sold in tubs can be measured in cups with no changes to a recipe. One half-cup of shortening or margarine is equivalent to one stick of margarine. In some recipe substitutions, adding a small amount of water to shortening provides a result that is more consistent with the result of using butter or margarine.

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What are some tips for cooking a tender steak?

Choose the right cut because they vary in tenderness. For instance, tenderloins are tenderer than rib eye steaks. Use a steak that is at least 1 inch thick because thinner ones are likely to dry out, and with thicker ones, it's not easy to tell they're done.\nRemove the steak from the refrigerator in good time to allow it to come to room temperature. This will ensure that it cooks more evenly. Marinate the steak to make it tender and to add flavor. Include some tenderizer such as lemon juice or papaya in the marinade.\nWhen cooking, avoid turning or touching the steak too many times...

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How do you pickle asparagus?

Before pickling asparagus, sterilize the jars and lids by simmering them in water for five minutes. Let them cool to room temperature before proceeding.\nTrim the woody ends of fresh asparagus, and cut them to a length that fits in your canning jar. In a colander, was the spears well, and allow them to drain. Trim 1/4 cup of pearl onions, and place them in the jar. Add the asparagus, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup cider vinegar and 1 cup of water.\nSeason with 1 sprig of fresh dill, 2 whole cloves, 3 cloves of garlic, 8 whole black peppercorns and 6 whole coriander seeds. Add 1/4 teaspoon..

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What is a substitute for evaporated milk in a pumpkin pie recipe?

Dairy-free or lactose-free milks can also be used to make a pumpkin pie, as can almond milk. If using almond milk, however, cooks should cut back on the amount of sugar in the recipe as almond milk is often sweeter than evaporated milk. Cornstarch should be added as a thickener if using dairy-free milks.

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What are some easy make-ahead brunch recipes?

Pour a mixture made from 6 eggs, 1 1/2 cups of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt over the casserole, and top it with another 1 1/2 cups of cheese .Refrigerate the dish overnight, and bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 to 60 minutes.\nTo make the pumpkin and cranberry breakfast strata, combine 7 cups of bread cubes and 1 1/4 cups of frozen whole cranberries in layers to a casserole dish. Whisk together 1 can of pumpkin, 3 cups of milk, 3 eggs and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and season it with 1 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nu..

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Who invented ice cream?

The Chinese "ice cream" tradition continued through the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where milk of various animals (usually cows or buffalo) was heated with flour and combined with an extract called camphor, which came from evergreen trees. This mixture was then put into tubes and frozen in a pool of ice.In the west, Roman emperors were obsessed with ice cream. Emperor Nero was said to have sent slaves hiking into the mountains to collect snow and ice, which would be topped with fruit to create a sweet delicacy.Modern ice cream began, perhaps, in the 17th century. Antonio Latini, a chef working ..

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How is disease controlled in poultry populations?

Using biosecurity methods, which can involve processes such as cleaning boots in antibacterial wash after contact with poultry, can drastically reduce the risk and propagation of avian-related diseases. However, there are some exceptions. Some diseases can penetrate eggshells and thus are not contained by biosecurity measures. Salmonella is one example of such a disease.Transmission through machinery, equipment and personnel are by far the greatest problems. Other forms of transmission, such as through air, are generally not a major risk, so they do not need to be factored in to a biosecurity ..

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How to tell if mussels are bad?

Unlike clams, a mussel may be alive and fit for consumption even if its shell is open before it is cooked. Tapping the shell lightly should cause it to close back up. If it does not, the mussel may be dead and should be discarded. Good mussels will open their shells during the cooking process, assuming they have been cooked for the appropriate amount of time. Mussels should be steamed between four and nine minutes, while boiled clams must cook for three to five minutes after the shells begin to open.\nMussels should be stored appropriately before cooking to prevent them from going bad. Cooks s..

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