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How do you make better cakes?

To make a good lemon drizzle cake, cream together 7.9 ounces each of softened unsalted butter and castor sugar. Once the mixture turns light in color and fluffy in texture, beat in 4 eggs one at a time at a low speed. Fold in 7.9 ounces of sifted self-rising flour and the zest from 1 lemon, and spoon the batter in to a parchment-lined loaf pan. Bake it at 355 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 55 minutes, and allow the cake to cool.\nMeanwhile, mix together the juice from 1 1/2 lemons and 3 ounces of castor sugar. Poke the cake with a fork while it's still slightly warm, and drizzle the lemon t..

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What are some recipes from "The Clay-Pot Cookbook"?

To make the San Francisco clambake, wash 1 dozen shelled scampi, 1 dozen scallops and 2 dozen shelled clams under cold water. Line the bottom of a pre-soaked clay pot with sliced onion from 1 large onion, and add the clams on top. Pour in the scampi and scallops, and squeeze lemon juice from 1 lemon over them. Add 4 ground small green tomatoes, 1/4 cup of dry white wine, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped fresh oregano. Add in a pinch of dried basil, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 sliced green pepper.\nCover the pot, and place it in ..

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How do you make Greek seasoning?

Mix all of the spices, along with 1 teaspoon of corn starch, 1/2 of a teaspoon of ground thyme, and 1/2 of a teaspoon of ground nutmeg, in a bowl. Transfer the contents of this bowl to an airtight container and store there for use with cooking. Mix the spices together in the bowl, or use a blender for a finer texture.\nGreek cuisine consists of several primary herbs and spices, such as oregano and rosemary, both of which appear in sauces and meat dishes. Greek dishes are typically salted and peppered as well, and many meals consist of thyme and sage, which create powerful scents in the meals. ..

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What are "Glow, Grow and Go" foods?

The point of the "Go, Glow, Grow" curriculum is to explain what different types of foods do for the human body. According to the UCCE, "go" foods supply carbohydrates that provide the energy kids use to engage in physical activities. "glow" foods have vitamins and minerals that keep the body functioning properly and make hair and eyes lustrous. "Grow" foods contain nutrients, such as protein, that support and maintain the muscles and strong bones that promote healthy development in children.\nObjectives of the curriculum include teaching children about healthy food identification, the benefits..

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What are some recipes for chicken pot pie?

The Martha Stewart recipe includes a filling of onions, carrots, garlic, cloves, shredded cooked chicken, peas and parsley. Cook the ingredients in unsalted butter, with a roux of flour and chicken broth, topp with a single crust of flour, salt, sugar, unsalted butter and ice-water (for consistency) and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 to 50 minutes on a baking sheet.\nThe double crusted version features leeks, celery and carrots cooked in olive oil seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken (white and dark meat cooked in broth), with a roux of butter,..

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What are some recipes from "The Pioneer Woman" on Food Network?

To prepare the pan-fried pork chops, season 8 breakfast-cut pork chops with salt and black pepper. Mix 1 cup of flour with dashes of salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Pull both sides of each pork chop through the flour mixture, and transfer the pork chops onto a plate. Warm up 1/2 cup of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook 2 to 3 pork chops at a time by frying them for approximately two minutes on each side, and serve the pork chops with smashed new potatoes.\nTo make the strawberry oatmeal bars, combine 1 3/4 sticks of salted butter with 1 1/2 cups ..

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How do you make empanadas?

In a skillet, cook 2 pounds of ground beef or ground pork over medium-high heat until the meat is browned, and then add 2 diced onions and 2 diced jalapeños to the meat. Continue cooking until the onion is soft, and add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and two 14.5-ounce cans of tomatoes to the meat. Cook the mixture for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the filling from the heat, mix in 1 cup of fresh cilantro, and allow the mixture to cool.\nTo make the dough, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cut 1 stick of cold butter into the flour mixture unti..

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What is cold soup called?

Gazpacho is a perfect soup for hot weather because of its chilled and calming taste. In order to make the traditional tomato-based gazpacho, a person will first need to get a blender and some tomatoes. The tomatoes found at farmers' markets are ideal, particularly those that are bagged at the end of the day. Any tomatoes, however, will do.Put three parts tomato to one part of the other ingredients in the blender. Other ingredients can include scallions, onions, garlic, peeled cucumbers, seedless watermelon and bell peppers. These ingredients need to be chopped into tiny chunks before they..

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Are green olives good for you?

The nutrients within green olives provide different health benefits to the body. For instance, vitamin E contains antioxidant properties that help the body fight free radicals. Calcium contributes to bone health and prevents osteoporosis. Green olives also contain copper, which functions in the body in many ways including regulating the metabolism as well as helping the body obtain energy; copper also contributes to various enzymatic reactions. Fiber has a number of functions including regulating digestive health through proper digestion and evacuating food from the digestive tract as well as ..

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How do you make asparagus soup?

Asparagus soup starts with two bunches of fresh asparagus. Clean them well, and break off the woody part of the stems. Heat a tablespoon of butter in a soup pot, and add a minced clove of garlic. Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds stirring continuously. Add one quart of chicken stock, and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces, and add it to the pot reserving a few tips for garnish. Cook the asparagus until it is tender, about five to 10 minutes.\nRemove the pot from the burner, and use a stick blender to puree the cooked asparagus in the broth. Return th..

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