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Where does parsley come from?

Parsley is related to many other herbs and vegetables. The herb is related to carrots, parsnips, dill, fennel and coriander just to name a few. The plants live around 2 years before producing seeds and dying. There are numerous varieties of parsley, each with a different appearance including curly leaves and crisped leaves.

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What is a good recipe for salad made with imitation crabmeat?

To make imitation crab seafood salad, combine 1/2 pound of chopped and shredded imitation crab, 1/2 cup of minced sweet onion, 1/4 cup of minced celery, 1/4 cup of minced dill pickle and 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish. Season the salad with 1/2 teaspoon each of dill weed and salt, 1/8 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of chopped chives, and toss everything until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Chill the salad before serving it on its own or as a dip or spread.\nCrab salad with cucumber and tomato calls for tossing 1 p..

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What is tasso ham?

Some manufacturers cure tasso ham with sugar and salt, season it with herbs and spices, then hardwood smoke it. Cajun cooks use tasso as a seasoning for stews, grits, soups and gumbo.\nTasso is similar to andouille, a type of sausage with French roots that's also used in Cajun cooking. Tasso is of Spanish origin; its name is a corruption of the word "tasajo," which means a strip of cured, dried meat.

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What is wasabi made of?

Wasabi is grown in the mountain valleys of Japan alongside steam beds; however, even in ideal conditions, wasabi cultivation is quite difficult, especially on a large scale, which makes genuine wasabi such a rare treat. Wasabi plants are only grown in a few locations in Japan, and real wasabi plants are rare outside of Japan. Due to the high demand, a wasabi imitation is often produced using horseradish, mustard, starch and green food coloring to imitate the appearance of genuine wasabi.

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What are some recipe ideas for a crowd of 20 or less?

To make garlic-roasted shrimp with red peppers and smoked paprika that serves 16 people, toss 3 pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp with 3 cut red bell peppers, 6 minced garlic cloves, 6 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons of smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Spoon the shrimp mixture into two greased metal baking pans, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste. After covering and chilling the shrimp for a few hours, cook them for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turn them, and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano. Roast the shrimp for seven mo..

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What are some Belizean dessert recipes?

To make layered bread pudding, heat 2/3 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a pan on low, and then stir in 3 cups of evaporated milk. After five minutes, stir in 2 beaten egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and cook for another three minutes. In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 packages of broken up sliced bread, 1 can of condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 egg, and season the mixture with 1 tablespoon each of vanilla extract, nutmeg and cinnamon.\nLayer the bread mixture and custard in a baking dish, starting and ending with the ..

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What is a recipe for a ham and cabbage dinner?

Place the onions, carrots and potatoes in the simmering pot, and bring to a boil over high heat to soften the vegetables. Lower the heat and allow the pot to simmer for 15 minutes. Cut, clean and quarter a medium head of fresh cabbage, and add it to the simmering water. Boil the cabbage, ham and vegetables on high heat for 20 minutes until the cabbage is thoroughly cooked. Reduce heat. and season with salt and pepper to taste.\nA ham and cabbage dinner can be cooked in a slow cooker on low heat or using a large skillet and frying the ham and cabbage together. Additional root vegetables can als..

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What are some easy Super Bowl party recipies?

For the bacon-wrapped potatoes with creamy dill sauce, steam 1 1/2 pounds of halved potatoes in a steamer basket in a large pan. Steam for about 15 to 18 minutes until tender, then let them cool. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Wrap each potato with a piece of bacon and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake about 18 to 20 minutes until the bacon is crisp.\nMeanwhile, whisk together 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds. Also season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 te..

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What are some recipes for Jell-O molds using Cool Whip?

For a mandarin mousse mold, combine 1 1/2 cups of boiling water with one 6-ounce package of orange-flavored gelatin mix in a large bowl, stirring it until completely dissolved before adding 1 cup of cold water. Place one 11-ounce can of drained mandarin oranges in the bottom of a 6-cup mold, and cover the oranges with 2 cups of the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate the mold for 30 minutes. Add 2 cups of thawed frozen dessert topping to the remaining gelatin after it has chilled for 30 minutes, stirring until well-blended. Pour it over the molded gelatin layer, chilling for an additional 4 hours. Un..

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What is the recipe for basic chipotle barbecue sauce?

To make the red chile paste, remove the seeds and stems from four ancho and four dried Mexican chiles. Place them in a large saucepan, and pour in 3 cups chicken stock. Dice half a white onion, and mince three cloves of garlic. Add them to the mixture, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Pour the mixture into a blender, and add two chipotle peppers. Blend on low speed, increasing the speed to high as the mixture purees.\nFor the chipotle barbecue sauce, dice 2 cups of yellow onion, and mince seven cloves of garlic. In a large saucepan over medium ..

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