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What can you cook with fresh beets?

To make quinoa, beet and arugula salad, steam 1/2 pound of peeled and sliced beets until they are tender. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of white sugar and 1 clove of crushed garlic. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper to the mixture.Cook 1 cup of red quinoa with 2 cups of water over medium heat until the liquid has been absorbed. Add half of the olive oil mixture to the quinoa immediately after removing it from the heat, and mix it well. Cover and refrigerate the quinoa for one hour, then add 2 sliced green..

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What is a substitute for vegetable oil in brownies?

Butter is made with milk, so the brownies taste a bit creamier if butter is used as a substitute. Margarine is made primarily of vegetable fat, so it is an effective alternative to oil and provides less calories than butter. Margarine also does not affect the taste of the brownies. Both butter and margarine should be melted before using. Shortening is solid vegetable oil, so simply heat before using.\nApplesauce can match vegetable oil cup for cup while providing less fat and calories. Pureed banana can also be used as a healthier alternative, but it may alter the taste a bit. Use 3/4 to 1 cup..

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How do you make candy clusters in a crock-pot?

To make more flavorful candy clusters, combine 24 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 pound of white chocolate almond bark, 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 pound of lightly salted peanuts and 1 pound of cashews in a slow cooker. Allow the mixture to cook on low for two hours, and stir the mixture occasionally so that it does not stick or scorch.\nLine two baking sheets with parchment, and drop large spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment. For a more festive look, drop the spoonfuls of the mixture into miniature holiday cupcake liners. Allow the c..

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How do you prepare Kool-Aid pie?

To make the pie's crust, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Combine 1 1/4 cups crushed salted pretzels, 1/4 cup white sugar and the melted butter. Press the crumb crust mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and the sides. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.\nEmpty 1 envelope lemon-lime Kool-Aid mix into a mixing bowl, and add 1/2 cup of lime juice and 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Stir thoroughly until the Kool-Aid dissolves, and fold in 2 1/2 cups whipped topping. Stir the filling until it is smooth and creamy.\nRemove the chilled pie crust from the refr..

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What is a Popeyes location finder?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was originally named Chicken on the Run and was founded in 1972 in Arabi, Louisiana. The restaurant served traditional fried chicken and was not successful until the name change to Popeyes and a change in the recipe to a spicier New Orleans-style chicken. The restaurant became a fast food franchise with locations in the United States and internationally. The Popeye's menu has expanded to include options such as shrimp, chicken tenders and gumbo as of 2015.

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What are some facts about chocolate that would be good for kids?

Theobroma cacao is a strange tree because the cacao beans that eventually produce the chocolate grow all over it, even on its trunk. This tree only grows within 20 degrees north or south of the equator, so Belgian chocolate clearly does not come entirely from Belgium.\nBesides growing all over the tree, the beans, which grow in pods, do not all ripen at the same time, and they are harvested by hand. This means they're lopped off the tree with a machete. Then, the ripe pods are split open; the beans and the pulp are then removed, put in baskets and left to ferment. If they didn't ferm..

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Does meringue powder go bad?

To ensure that meringue powder reaches its maximum shelf life, keep it in a dry space and do not use a spoon that has been used prior to measuring out the powder. Always use a fresh spoon to keep the product from being tainted. If the meringue powder is two years past its expiration date or has an off smell, do not use it and buy a fresh supply.

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What ingredients are needed for Alton Brown's prime rib recipe?

To make Alton Brown's Dry-Aged Standing Rib Roast, start by placing the standing rib roast on a sheet pan with a rack and covering the roast loosely with towels. Put the roast in a refrigerator that is between 34 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit for three days, changing the towels everyday.\nTo cook the roast, turn a terra cotta planter upside down over a pizza stone and place it in a cold oven. Then, turn the oven up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the roast for cooking by covering with canola oil, salt and pepper. Place the roast in a glass dish, then put the glass dish under the terra cott..

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How do you cook fried chicken?

For best flavor, first prepare a seasoning mix or dredge for the chicken. An extremely simple recipe calls for 1 cup salt, 1/4 cup black pepper and 1/4 cup garlic powder mixed together. If stored in an airtight container, this keeps for roughly six months. Next, cut the chicken into pieces, trying to keep the pieces in similar size if possible to ensure even and consistent cooking. Be exceptionally careful not to cross-contaminate utensils or surfaces through exposure to raw protein.\n\nIn one bowl, beat eggs and water together until integrated. If heat is desired, also beat in 1 cup hot sauce..

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What is an easy recipe to make ricotta lasagna?

To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil 1 16-ounce package of lasagna noodles in lightly salted water until they are cooked al dente. Drain the noodles and lay them flat to cool. Mix 4 cups of ricotta, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, 4 eggs and salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat and saute three cloves of minced garlic for two minutes, and then stir in 1 32-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Heat this mixture until warm.\nOnce warm, spread 1/2 cup of this sauce on the bottom of the baking dish, and cover it with a layer of noodl..

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