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What is the best way to store potatoes?

Potatoes that are not kept in a cool or dark place sprout more readily and do not keep as long as well-stored potatoes. Potatoes should also not be kept in a refrigerator, as it gets colder than the 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit recommended for storing potatoes. Potatoes can be stored briefly in a cardboard box or brown paper bag in a cool place, such as a garage or under the basement steps.

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Does lettuce expand your stomach?

Gas expands in the digestive system. As it does, it can cause discomfort until the body finds a way to either break it down or release it. Internal organs are not permanently stretched after eating gassy foods. Rather, the pressure from the gas causes a sensation that makes organs, such as the stomach, feel stretched.

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Where can you find salad recipes using ramen noodles?

Many of the salads that feature ramen noodles as an ingredient are cabbage-based and can be made easily with a cole slaw mixture. Many salads also include a protein, such as cut-up chicken, as well.Ramen noodles are an easy-to-make, soup-like dish that features long, stringy noodles in a broth. The noodles cook instantly when added to water or broth and are very inexpensive. The noodles became popular in the United States in the 1970s, originally appearing in a foam food cup that users only needed to add water to and could be heated in a microwave.

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How do you cook smoked ham hocks?

Hocks are essentially the ankle or calf of the shank. In German cuisine, they are often referred to as the knuckle. Smoked ham hocks are cooked similarly to how you would cook most other cuts of meat, says Columnist Chichi Wang. This includes roasting, barbecuing and deep-frying.\nHowever, the braising method requires following rather specific instructions, says LiveStrong.com. Braising the hock first is good because it leaves you with a broth which can be used to flavour other dishes like soups and stews, says Chichi Wang.\nTo braise, firstly place the hocks in a stockpot with eight cups of c..

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How do you make an Amaretto sour cocktail?

For an Amaretto sour recipe not using sweet and sour mix, one makes simple syrup by dissolving sugar into an equal amount of water. One then mixes 1 ounce of the simple syrup with 1 1/2 ounces of Amaretto liqueur and 3/4 ounce lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. To make a punch-style Amaretto sour, one tops off the mixed Amaretto liqueur and sweet and sour mix with 7Up.\nThe Amaretto sour is part of a style of drinks known as "sours" because it is made with one liqueur, lemon or lime juice and a sweetener. Other sours include margaritas, sidecars and whiskey sours. Because the Amaretto sour has ..

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How does sugar act as a preservative?

Honey, agave nectar, Splenda and other sugar substitutes are all effective sweeteners, but Food In Jars explains that preserves made with real sugar last much longer than those sweetened with anything else. Sugar substitutes are ideal for short-term preserving, particularly for diabetic-friendly foods with low glycemic indexes.\nAlthough sugar effectively inhibits the growth of many bacterial species, it has no effect on Clostridium botulinum, the anaerobic bacterium responsible for the deadly disease called botulism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acid is lethal ..

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How do you prepare a light and crispy fish batter?

For the Food Network recipe, place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice about 3 russet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick disks, and toss them in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons of canola oil and salt and pepper to taste. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, spray with non-cooking spray and top with the potatoes, baking for 10 minutes. Flip each chip and bake for another 10 minutes.\nIn a medium pot, heat 3 cups of canola oil to 360 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking soda and season with salt and pepper. Mix in 2 cups of selt..

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Is drinking pickle juice bad for you?

The New York Times reports that, for some people, pickle juice is even beneficial. The Times relates a study from Brigham Young University that investigated giving pickle juice to exercisers who had become mildly dehydrated. When a toe cramp was induced, the exercisers who drank pickle juice recovered far more quickly than those who drank water or nothing, according to the Times. Researchers speculated that the juice was sending a nerve signal that relaxed the cramped muscle.

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What are some recipes that use wild duck?

The duck legs barbacoa recipe from Wildfowl magazine makes shredded slow-cooker duck legs with spices such as cumin, clove and garlic. The same magazine's stir fry duck recipe uses skinless duck breasts cut into bite-size pieces and includes ingredients such as ginger, peanut oil, soy sauce and chili. Pierre Koffmann's wild duck recipe makes a roast duck in an orange sauce, and it is served with fried vegetables and bacon.

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What is one of Ina Garten's recipes for sugar cookies?

Make Ina Garten's sugar cookies by sifting together 24 ounces of flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoons of salt in one bowl and creaming together 2 1/4 cups of sugar and 3/4 pound of softened butter in another bowl. Stir 3 eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract into the butter mixture, and then slowly add in the flour mixture. Chill the dough, and roll it out onto a floured surface. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and place the shapes on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for eight to 12 minutes.\nAfter the cookies cool, dec..

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