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Does root beer have caffeine?

If a root beer product contains caffeine, the manufacturer is required to list it in the ingredients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. There are also alcoholic versions that contain from 5 to 20 percent alcohol by volume. Root beer was originally brewed with sassafras roots until the FDA banned its use in 1960. As of 2014, most commercially-produced root beer contains a blend of artificial flavors, spices and natural flavors that mimic the taste of sassafras root.

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What is a Southern recipe for black-eyed peas?

Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until the onion is tender before mixing in chopped pork belly, garlic and thyme. Season the mixture with red pepper flakes, black pepper and bay leaves, and let it cook for approximately one minute before adding broth or water. Place the peas in the pot along with smoked ham hocks. Simmer the mixture for approximately 40 minutes until the peas become tender. Remove the bay leaves and ham hocks. Remove the ham meat from the hocks, and return it to the pot.\nTo make a vegetarian version, boil the peas for two minutes and let them sit for an hour. Drain the liqui..

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What are some effective substitutes for white wine vinegar?

For example, if white wine vinegar is called for in a cream-based pasta dish, adding lemon juice or lime juice makes the final dish taste sour. In this case, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar is a more appropriate white wine vinegar substitution. Sweet or dry white wines would also be appropriate as they better complement the taste of cream-based pasta dishes.\nIf white wine vinegar is called for in a tossed salad recipe, many more options are available when it comes to replacing this acidic component in the dish. In these instances, choose lime juice or lemo..

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How do you find an online manual for a dehydrator?

Major manufacturers such as Nesco/American Harvest and Excalibur typically provide downloadable manuals on their official websites.\nOn the Nesco website, a sidebar on the main page provides a link to the company's Customer Service page. Once there, click the Owner's Manual Download link, and specify whether you need a manual in English, French or Spanish. This opens a list of links each leading to a user's manual in Adobe PDF format. You must install Adobe's Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader to view the files. If you prefer to receive a printed hard-copy manual, call the ..

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What is the purpose of using lime in pickling recipes?

When pickling vegetables, home canners soak the food in a mixture of pickling lime, canning salt and water prior to pickling it. Recipes usually call for soaking the food overnight or for 24 hours and then rinsing it to remove the pickling lime.\nPickles or other foods not properly rinsed after soaking in the solution may cause botulism when consumed. Rinsing the food three times in fresh water is usually sufficient to remove the lime. Grape leaves are a safer alternative to pickling lime and have the same effect of leaving foods crisp.

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What do you need to make spiced nuts?

To create sweeter spiced nuts, beat 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of water and stir in 3 cups of pecan halves. In a separate bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.\nSprinkle spice mixture over moistened nuts and spread on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake the nuts at 350 F for approximately 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.

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What is an easy London broil recipe for beginners?

In a skillet, heat 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 smashed garlic clove and one bay leaf. Simmer on low heat until the sauce is reduced. Remove the bay leaf and garlic. Rub 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper on a 3-pound London broil, then place it in a broiling pan. Rub the glaze over the meat.\n\nPlace the broiling pan close the heat so that the meat is only inches from the heat source. Broil the meat for four minutes with the oven door cracked open. Turn the meat over, and cook for another four or five minutes. Remove the meat from the heat, and allow it to rest for..

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How do you put the cork back in a bottle of wine?

Observe the cork shapeThe cork is flared so that the larger end extends from the bottle and seals it. The larger end should rest in the palm of your hand so that the narrow end is ready to be inserted.Insert the corkHolding the wine bottle in one hand and the cork in the other, insert the narrow end into the neck while slowly twisting it. Moistening the cork slightly may make insertion easier.Refrigerate the bottle Refrigeration reduces the continuing oxidation of the wine, which starts when the bottle is opened and air reacts with the wine.

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What is a simple recipe for lemon chicken?

The first step in preparing lemon chicken is to preheat a grill to medium-high. The individual should then get a large zip-top plastic bag and place 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, two minced garlic cloves and seven chicken breasts, inside. This bag should be sealed and then placed into a refrigerator for about 30 minutes. The chicken should be rotated occasionally.\nWhen ready to cook, the chicken breasts should be removed from the bag and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. The individual should place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook them for..

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What are some old Betty Crocker recipes?

The Betty Crocker website features a Vintage Betty section that offers many different vintage recipes, including the Chicken-Squash Fricassee recipe. This chicken recipe utilizes a whole chicken, green beans, summer squash and kalamata olives that are cooked and covered in their own gravy. The recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cook time for a total of about 60 minutes to finish. The dish pairs well with French bread and a green salad for a full meal.Another vintage Betty Crocker recipe is Crusty Salmon Shortcakes, which features biscuits covered in a salmon and cream of m..

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