glad you liked them i thought they was good tips my self ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Warren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 11:43 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tasty Tips.
> > These are terrific tips; I was surprised about the one to put olive oil in > the fridge! It thickened, all right, and I did not know that you had to > leave it at room temperature for around 10 minutes; I thought it had > somehow > separated, and I threw it out. It was a thick blobby mess. anyone else on > here ever refrigerate olive oil? > > Sandy > I usually keep it at room temperature. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: delma bliss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:06 PM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tasty Tips. > > >> >> thanks >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "steve doyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:24 PM >> Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Tasty Tips. >> >> >> > >> > Great Tips, Cheers. >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "delma bliss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > To: <[email protected]>; "Peeps-Cooks" >> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:01 PM >> > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Tasty Tips. >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> Tasty Tips >> >> >> >> Have a favorite salad recipe that calls for dry kidney beans, >> >> which must be soaked, cooked & drained >> >> first before being added to the other ingredients? >> >> Use canned kidney beans to save time! >> >> One pound of dry kidney beans makes 7 cups cooked beans, >> >> which equals four 15-1/2-ounce cans. >> >> Be sure to rinse & drain the canned beans before using. >> >> >> >> In recipes calling for light soy sauce, >> >> you can substitute regular soy sauce, >> >> but your dishes will have a saltier taste. >> >> If using canned vegetables, >> >> you may want to rinse them to remove some of the sodium. >> >> & if the recipe also calls for salt, >> >> you may want to omit it and season the food at the table. >> >> >> >> Olive oil can be stored tightly capped at room temperature >> >> or in the refrigerator for up to 1 year. >> >> When chilled, the oil turns cloudy & thick. >> >> Chilled olive oil will return to its original consistency >> >> when left at room temperature for a short time. >> >> >> >> Frosting made with confectioners' sugar often comes out lumpy. >> >> The best way to ensure smooth frosting >> >> is to sift the confectioners' sugar before adding it >> >> to the softened butter. >> >> Beating with an electric mixer will also help >> >> to produce a velvety frosting. >> >> >> >> To prevent pasta from sticking together while cooking, >> >> be sure to use a large kettle or Dutch oven & >> >> 3 quarts of water for every 8 ounces of pasta you plan to cook. >> >> Add 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil to the water. >> >> (This will also help prevent it from boiling over.) >> >> Be sure the water has come to a full rolling boil >> >> before adding the pasta. >> >> Stir several times while the pasta is cooking to separate strands. >> >> >> >> Frozen diced bell peppers are a time-saver for recipes, >> >> but they're expensive. >> >> Instead, freeze your own when peppers are in season to use all year > long >> >> in quick casseroles & skillet dishes. >> >> Diced green, sweet red & yellow peppers can be frozen without > blanching, >> >> so there's no need to put them in boiling water first. >> >> Simply wash & dry the peppers, >> >> remove the stems & seeds >> >> & chop as desired. >> >> Pack into freezer bags, containers or canning jars. >> >> Be sure to label & date each package. >> >> The peppers will keep in your freezer for 3 to 6 months. >> >> When a cooked dish calls for diced peppers, >> >> you can use them directly from the freezer. >> >> >> >> Don't own a garlic press? >> >> No problem-most grocery stores carry minced garlic in jars. >> >> You'll love the convenience. >> >> just open the jar & scoop out the minced garlic. >> >> Half a teaspoon is equal to one clove. >> >> You can also use 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder >> >> in place of one garlic clove. >> >> Delma >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> >> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/902 - Release Date: > 7/15/2007 >> >> 14:21 >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > No virus found in this incoming message. >> > Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/902 - Release Date: > 7/15/2007 >> > 2:21 PM >> > >> >> >> > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/902 - Release Date: 7/15/2007 > 2:21 PM > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
