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What's the best homemade recipe for caramel icing?

To make homemade caramel frosting, melt 1/2 cup butter in a pan. While stirring constantly, add 1 cup brown sugar and bring to a boil for two minutes. Next, add 1/4 cup milk, still stirring, and bring to a boil again. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool down. Transfer the liquid into a bowl and add a total of 2 cups of powdered sugar. Be sure to only add small amounts of powdered sugar at a time and beat the mixture very well after each addition.\n\nAn alternate recipe is found on AllRecipes.com and is called Caramel Frosting V. For this recipe, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream..

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What is the origin of the quesadilla?

Americanized quesadillas, or sincronizadas, are made using a wheat flour tortillas that are layered and filled with cheese before being grilled or cooked to melt the cheese. Other stuffing, such as vegetables or meats, are commonly added. Traditional Mexican quesadillas are made of layered corn tortillas that are filled with cheese then cooked. These quesadillas also commonly contain squash flowers and pumpkin. A protein, such as chicken or beef, can also be added.

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How can you read a Julian date code?

The Julian date code was first developed for use by the United States military in packaging Meals-Ready-to-Eat for soldiers. Using only four numbers, the Julian date code quickly shows how old a canned or packaged food item is at a glance. All that is needed is a basic understanding of how the code works.The first number in a four-digit Julian date code represents the last digit of the year that items was packaged. For instance, if the first number is 9, then the food item was packaged in 2009. The remaining three numbers in the Julian date code represent the day of the year that item was pack..

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What are some good recipes for madeleines?

To the wet ingredients, mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Melt 10 tablespoons, or 1 1/4 sticks, of unsalted butter, and allow it to cool slightly. Slowly pour in the butter while continuously beating the mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each mold in a madeleine pan, and bake them for 16 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool, and then dust them with powdered sugar.\nTo make the second recipe, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately five minutes. ..

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What information is required an a food package that is less that 12 square inches?

In 2014, the FDA proposed changes to the way that some packages are labeled, primarily those containing multiple servings. The actual physical dimensions of the packaging are not of importance, and the proposed changes are meant to reflect the way that the average American actually consumed a food.\nThe proposed changes require larger packages, such as 20-ounce soda bottles or candy bars, that list multiple servings to be re-listed as a single serving with the package's total calorie count if the food is commonly consumed in one sitting. Foods sold in packages that are consumed in one or ..

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What is a good recipe for fresh beet salad?

To make a fresh beet salad, you need 1 pound of fresh beets, 1 large shallot, 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of strong vinegar, such as sherry vinegar. You also need 1 tablespoon of minced parsley, dill or chervil. Alternatively, you can also use 1 teaspoon of minced rosemary or tarragon instead.\nFirst, peel both the beets and the shallot. Next, combine these ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse the beets and shallot in the food processor until shredded but not pureed. If you do not have a food processor, grat..

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How do you make old-fashioned molasses cookies?

To make old-fashioned molasses cookies, mix 1/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup each brown sugar and butter, 1 egg and 3/4 cup molasses in a large bowl. Beat the ingredients until they become creamy. Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon each of cloves and salt to the mixture and mix well. Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, place the dough on a cookie sheet and flatten the balls using a glass dipped in sugar. Bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 8 to 11 minutes.\nTo make chewy molasses cookies, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 ..

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Does milk contain acid?

Milk fat also contains about 400 different fatty acids. The pH of milk is neutral or slightly acidic if tested with litmus paper. A neutral pH is 7, and milk has a pH of about 6.7. Although the composition of milk varies depending on how cows are bred, fed and managed, it usually contains about 80 percent water. Milk from other mammals has varying composition but a similar pH.

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What are some ideas for buffet food for a party?

Roast 12 cloves of garlic, and then cool and peel them. Mash the garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create a paste. Coat half of the bread slices with the garlic. Top those slices with 1 pound of sliced roast beef, 1 bundle of fresh basil, 2 large sliced tomatoes and 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella.\nDrizzle balsamic vinegar over the fillings, and top them with the remaining slices of bread. Skewer the sandwiches with toothpicks, and cut them into quarters to serve.\nFor a vegetarian option, heat 4 minced cloves of garlic in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil until fragrant. Combine 2/..

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How do you cook raw peanuts?

To roast peanuts, simply place them on a baking sheet, and then put them in an oven heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. After removing the peanuts from the oven, leave them out to cool, and then salt or season them to taste. To make boiled peanuts, soak them in a pot of water for a minimum of eight hours, using 2 1/2 quarts of water per pound of peanuts. While bringing the water to a boil, add salt or seasoning to taste. Reduce the heat, and then allow the peanuts to cook for six hours.\nAlthough peanuts are often referred to as nuts, they are actually legumes, which makes them..

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