Category: Tips

Surprise Use for Cream Cheese Frosting

I was going to take my favorite apple dip to work for a special occasion. It is so simple to make, that I waited until the last minute to put it together. Guess what? No brown sugar in the house! … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

Don’t have pumpkin pie spice, but the recipe is calling for it? Make your own using this recipe. Continue reading

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Measuring Cup Tip

Line a measuring cup with a plastic sandwich bag or plastic wrap to keep it clean between uses if you know you will be using it for multiple ingredients.

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Tip for Gluten-free Turkey

Most frozen turkeys have gluten in them (in the preservative). If you have an intolerance to gluten (Celiac Disease), be sure to check the label on your turkey. Your best bet would be to buy a fresh turkey. Also keep … Continue reading

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Grated Chocolate

Grated chocolate is a wonderful garnish for many desserts. Sprinkled on top, it can make the simplest plain dessert look elegant. Simply use the largest hole on a cheese grater to grate Hershey’s chocolate bars. Chocolate in the form of … Continue reading

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Alcohol/Liqueur Substitutes In Recipes

If a recipe calls for alcohol or liqueur as an ingredient, but you prefer to use something non-alcoholic, a general rule of thumb is to substitute the same amount (volume) of another liquid in the recipe as originally called for … Continue reading

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Tip for Baking Brownies

To make it easier to remove the brownies from the pan, line the baking pan with foil; spray the foil with non-stick spray, then pour in the batter. After baking the brownies, let them cool in the pan, then simply … Continue reading

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