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Does alcohol expire?

Bourbon, rum, scotch, vodka and whiskey typically last for several years even if they are opened, according to the NSLC. This is a result of the high alcohol content of these liquors. Liquors that include cream sometimes curdle after just a few months if the bottles are kept in a warm storage area. Wine starts to oxidize once it is opened, which does not cause the wine to expire although it sometimes affects the taste.

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Where can you find a recipe for old-fashioned chess pie?

Chess pie requires an unbaked pie shell, which can be made from scratch ahead of time; cooks can use a pre-made pie crust if preferred. If making the crust from scratch, use a recipe for a 9-inch pie. To make a classic chess pie filling, combine both types of sugars in a bowl with 3 lightly beaten eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla and the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake for one hour.\n\nSome recipes alter ingredient amounts, and may leave out brown sugar entirely. Carla Hall's recipe for chess pie includes 1/2 cup buttermilk, which adds richness to the filling,..

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Where can you find an easy to cook mashed potato recipe?

To make 4 servings of mashed potatoes, first peel and quarter 2 pounds of baking potatoes, then bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until tender but firm, then drain.\n\nCombine 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 cup of milk in a small saucepan on low heat until thoroughly melted. Following this, pour the mixture slowly over the potatoes, then blend together until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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What is a recipe for homemade tomato sauce?

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan with a heavy bottom for 1 minute on medium heat, then add the chopped medium onion and chopped carrots. Allow the onions and carrots to sauté until the onions become translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and garlic and allow the mixture to cook for 30 to 45 minutes uncovered. The sauce should reduce during this time.\nAs the sauce cooks, you may want to break the whole tomatoes down with a wooden spoon. Alternatively, you can replace the whole tomatoes with crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes or tomato purée if you prefer.\nWhen the sauce has reduced, remove i..

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What is a peanut brittle recipe?

Butter two 15 1/2-by-12-inch cookie sheets, and place them in an oven heated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and vanilla with 1 teaspoon of water. Mix the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup of water in a 3-quart saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat, and stir occasionally until the thermometer reaches 240 degrees. Stir in the butter and peanuts, and cook to 300 degrees while continually stirring. Remove the pan from the heat, and immediately stir in the baking soda until the mixture is light and foamy.\nPour half of the mixture onto each cookie sheet so that the ..

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What are some easy recipes with three or four ingredients?

To make a chili dog casserole, spread 30 ounces of canned chili onto a greased baking dish. Place 1 hot dog on each of 5 corn tortillas and roll each one up. Place the tortillas over the chili, top with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, cover and bake for 25 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.\nTo make peanut butter cookies, mix 1 cup of peanut butter with 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 egg. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto cookie sheets and bake for 14 to 16 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.\nTo make macaroni and cheese, bring to a boil 12 ounces of evaporated milk, 4 cups of water, 1 poun..

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How do you make aloe vera juice?

Cut the leaf and remove the rindOnce you harvest a healthy aloe leaf, cut it in half with a sharp, serrated knife. Then start to fillet the rind or outer layer. Inside the rind is a yellow layer known as aloin. This layer also needs to be completely removed as it causes adverse side effects like diarrhea. Lay the leaf on a cutting board and slice off the top rind and sides first. Then, with your knife parallel to the cutting board scrape out the clear aloe gel which contains the healing and health benefit of the plant.Blend the gel Cut the aloe gel into pieces. Blend two pieces of the gel with..

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How do you eat soft-shell crabs?

Flour, eggs, panko bread crumbs, vegetable oil, salt and pepper are required for this 15-minute recipe.Heat the oilAdd enough vegetable oil to a large skillet so that 1/2 inch of oil covers the bottom. Heat on a medium-high setting until the oil bubbles.Prepare the batterWhile the oil is heating, add 1/2 cup flour to a shallow bowl, and add salt and pepper to taste. Crack two eggs into a second shallow bowl, and whisk them. Add panko bread crumbs to a third shallow bowl.Batter the crabsRun each crab through the flour and then into the beaten eggs. Dip both sides of the coated crab into the bre..

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How do you make fresh raspberry cobbler?

In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Using butter knives or a pastry cutter, work in 6 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter until the mixture has a crumbly texture, with the crumbles approximately the size of small peas. Stir in 3/4 cup of heavy cream with a fork until the cream is just incorporated.\nTransfer the dough to a clean surface, and knead it a couple of times to work any looses pieces into the dough. Pat the dough down to about 1 1/4-inch thickness, and cut it into 9..

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What is the recipe for TGI Friday's spinach artichoke dip?

If you are pressed for time, the dip can also be heated in a microwave for 3-5 minutes or until its constituent parts have melted into one another. The estimated serving size is six adults when using the measurements listed in the recipe. The recipe suggests using frozen spinach and artichoke hearts after properly thawing and squeezing the juice out of the vegetables before baking.\nThe TGI Friday's spinach and artichoke cheese dip is also served as a frozen product and is available in many grocery stores around the country. The dip comes fully mixed and assembled, so the only preparation..

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