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What are the benefits of beet juice?

Beets contain nitrates, which is a nutrient also found in leafy vegetables. Nitrates may be responsible for beet juice's ability to lower blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide in the blood vessels, which opens the vessels and increases blood and oxygen flow. This not only lowers blood pressure, but it also helps improve the body's stamina and response to exercise. The antioxidants in beet juice may help fight free radicals and lower inflammation, which can increase the risks of developing cancer, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.\nTo maximize potential benefits of beet ..

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How do you make soup with a leftover ham bone?

Cut 4 strips of thick cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces, then fry in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook for five to seven minutes until crisp, then remove to a paper-towel lined plate, using a slotted spoon. Add 3 large peeled and sliced carrots, 2 trimmed and sliced celery stalks, and 1 large finely-diced onion to the pot and cook while stirring for about five minutes until they become soft. Add 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, and cook for another minute.\nDrop the leftover ham bone into the pot with 1 bay leaf, 8 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat ..

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What are some good recipes for fried zucchini?

To make chef Laura Calder's recipe for deep-fried zucchini blossoms, gather peanut oil for deep-frying, 6 to 8 zucchini blossoms, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons milk. You also need 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch and flaked sea salt to taste. Fill your frying pan with peanut oil until it reaches 2 inches deep, and heat the oil until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.\nWash and dry your zucchini blossoms. Place the flour, cornstarch and salt into a shallow dish, stirring to combine. Beat 1 egg in another shallow dish. For each blossom, dip it in the egg wash and then in the flour mi..

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What are some popular Jell-O flavors?

Discontinued Jell-O gelatin dessert flavors include apple, cola, cotton candy, mixed vegetable and celery.\nJell-O brand dessert mix comes in sugar-sweetened and sugar-free varieties. Pre-made Jell-O gelatin is available in single-serving snack cups. The Jell-O brand appears on sugared and sugar-free pudding mixes and a range of no-bake dessert mixes.\nThe fruit-flavored gelatin dessert that would become Jell-O was invented by a carpenter in LeRoy, New York. Jell-O branded gelatin dessert mix was introduced to the American public in 1897. Jell-O pudding mixes debuted in 1936. As of 2015, Jell-..

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What is a recipe for Coca-Cola baked ham?

Ham in ColaThis easy recipe yields 8 servings. It is suggested to serve the ham with sweet corn pudding.Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 2 hours 40 minutesReady In: 2 hours 50 minutesIngredients:1 (4 1/4 to 2 1/4 pounds) bone-in ham1 onion, peeled and halved2 liters Coca-Cola1 handful cloves1 heaping teaspoon molasses2 teaspoons English mustard powder2 tablespoons raw cane sugar or granulated brown sugarSimmer the ham in Coca-ColaPlace the ham and onion halves in a large cooking pot or Dutch oven and pour the Coca-Cola over them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered loosely ..

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What are some cooking guides for gas grills?

Specific gas grill topics on BBQ.About.com include keeping a grill clean, controlling flare-ups, the relationship of heat and sugar, watching the grill during cooking and food safety tips. The website notes that sugar burns at 265 degrees Fahrenheit, and so those cooking with sugary sauces need to keep the gas grill heat below this level. It also recommends checking safe cooking temperatures for meats, keeping watch on food at all times and using a different plate to take in the meat than was used to transport the raw meat to the gas grill.\nAmong AmazingRibs.com's gas grill suggestions i..

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How do you make tuna tartare with avocado?

Cut the tuna and the avocados into 1/4 inch cubes, and mix them carefully. For the marinade, mix 1 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, the zest from five limes, 2 1/2 teaspoons of wasabi powder and 1 cup of fresh lime juice. Add 2 tablespoons of hot red pepper sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons of salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, 1 1/4 cups minced scallions and 3 1/4 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers.\nPour the mixture over the tuna and avocado, and carefully mix everything together. You may also choose to add 1 1/2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds at the end. ..

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Can Almond Joy candy bars be used in cookie recipes?

To make Coconutty Oatmeal Almond Joy Cookies, beat 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar until the mixture is creamy. Mix in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. In a different bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats. Stir these dry ingredients into the oil mixture. Mix 1/2 cup of chocolates and 8 to 9 chopped miniature Almond Joy bars into the dough. Spoon the dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the scientific name for a strawberry?

The domestic strawberry is a hybrid between Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chiloensis, two different species native to the Americas. This hybrid is called the garden strawberry. Fragaria chiloensis was cultivated by Mapuche and Huilliche peoples prior to European settlement and is also known as the coastal strawberry. Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria vesca are both called wild strawberry, though there are many other wild species besides them. Fragaria vesca is also sometimes called the woodland strawberry.

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What is the TGI Fridays "Give Me More Stripes" program?

Each dollar spent earns a member one stripe. After earning enough stripes, the member redeems the stripes for free food. Reward certificates expire after 60 days.\n\nThe program also periodically extends special offers to members. Upon enrolling, a new member gets a free food item and a one-time Jump the Line Pass that allows her to skip the wait. Other special offers include birthday treats, discounts and members-only events.

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