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What is a good recipe for chocolate mayonnaise cake?

To make a chocolate mayonnaise cake, mix together 1 cup water, 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in one bowl. In another bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons baking cocoa, and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Beat the flour mixture into the mayonnaise mixture. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes.\nTo make the brown sugar frosting, melt 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar until the mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Beat in 2 tablespoons milk and 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth.\nFor a ..

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Which chefs specialize in Indian dishes?

Hari Nayak wrote a bestseller book called "Modern Indian Cooking" and is an active promoter of Indian food in America. Madhur Jaffrey also helped to popularize classic Indian recipes with a 1973 bestseller "An Invitation to Indian Cooking." She has presented several TV programs where she explained the basics of Indian cuisine to a non-Indian audience. Sanjeev Kapoor is one of the most popular celebrity chefs in India. Vikas Khanna has written books and presented Indian TV shows and was in the judging panel of several editions of MasterChef India.

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What are some easy Mexican desserts?

To make Mexican brownies, prepare a boxed or homemade brownie batter. Add 3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for a batter that fits a 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake according to the directions and let it cool. Cut into squares, and top each Mexican brownie with a scoop of dulce de leche ice cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.\nTo make crullers, heat 1 cup water, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. When the liquid starts to bubble, add 1 cup flour and stir until well mixed. Remove from heat ..

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What are substitutes for cream cheese?

A mixture of 3/4 cups of tofu, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is also a good cream cheese alternative. Neufchatel cheese and soy cream cheese can also be used.Cream cheese is a common ingredient used in a variety of desserts, including cheesecake. Softened cream cheese makes a delicious spread for bagels and nut- based breads.Pureed cottage cheese is another substitute for cream cheese, and optimal results are achieved when it is strained.

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How do you make shrimp fried rice?

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs with a pinch of kosher salt. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs, and cook for about a minute until they set. Flip the egg, and continue to cook for about 30 seconds until it is just set on the other side. Remove the egg pancake to a cutting board, and slice it into thin strips.\nMix 1 1/3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, and set over high heat. Add 1/2 pou..

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What is a good Jell-O cake recipe?

To make Kraft's Gelatin Poke Cake, start by mixing the white cake batter by following the instructions for a 13-by-9-inch cake on the cake mix package. After baking the cake, cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then poke holes in the cake with a fork every 1/2 inch. Stir together one 3-ounce package strawberry Jell-O and 1 cup boiling water for two minutes. Add in 1/2 cup cold water, then pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake. Keep the cake refrigerated for at least three hours, then top with one 8-ounce package Cool Whip.\n\nFor a lemon-flavored Jell-O cake, start by following the instructio..

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When is cantaloupe ready to pick?

Someone testing a planted cantaloupe for ripeness should lift it and gently twist near the stem; if it is ripe, it comes off easily. A ripe cantaloupe has a raised, tan netting, while one that is not ready has a smoother skin that is still green. A cantaloupe that is ready for picking also has a strong scent, and people who pick them at this point should eat them within a few days or refrigerate them.

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What are some foods you should never eat?

Because of its high mercury content, consumers should not eat swordfish, notes HowStuffWorks. Too much mercury causes damage to the brain and nervous system, and pregnant mothers put their unborn children at risk by consuming it. Stick margarine contains saturated or trans-unsaturated fats that raise bad cholesterol levels and increase the chance of heart attack; deep-fried foods increase the risk of certain types of cancers, increase the risk of stroke and cause inflammation.\nStore-bought frosting that comes from a can not only contains trans-unsaturated fats, but it also contains a high amo..

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What are some clay cooker recipes?

Soak the cooker and its lid in water for 15 minutes before using it for any recipe. Never preheat the oven for a clay cooker.\nTo make roast chicken with leeks and apples, rinse a chicken, pat it dry with paper towel, and coat it in coarse salt and black pepper. Chop up an onion and fresh garlic to taste, and place this inside the cavity along with a lemon. Halve 4 leeks, and place them in the bottom of the cooker with a few sprigs of rosemary and 2 apples, quartered. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Now place the chicken on top, cover the pot, and place it in a cold oven. Turn the heat to 500 ..

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What are some different varieties of garlic?

Hardneck varities of garlic have hard stalks that come out an inch or two from the bulb. Rocambole garlic has a rich taste and peels easily, producing about one clove, while porcelain produces about four. Purple stripe is best for making baked garlic. Softneck garlic has a papery layer on top of it and is the most common variety in grocery stores. Silverskin has a strong flavor and lasts up to a year when dried, while artichoke is more mild and lasts for about eight months.

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