271. Posted by Sandy on Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 8:35 pm PDT

Is is best to steam or boil asparagus and for how long?

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272. Posted by sarathasangaran on Thu, Jul 19, 2007, 8:42 pm PDT

Not all spices can be roasted, I believe.

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273. Posted by Bedru K on Fri, Jul 20, 2007, 3:46 am PDT

Really this web is serving us a lot

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274. Posted by on Fri, Jul 20, 2007, 6:03 am PDT

All these tips are great, But the one tip to let meat set for 30 minutes after it's done is wrong, It's 20 minutes. Leaving it to set for 30 mins. will leave it warm. Also a tip I got from my sister is when you bake a turkey, instead of using foil, Place it in a paper bag. First butter the entire bag inside, Place the spices between the breast skin, salt & pepper the outside of turkey, Place turkey in bag, close bag and tuck under. The last 30 mins, of baking, slit bag to expose breast to brown. Let it set 20 mins, then carve. This is the only way I bake my turkey since my sister told me about it and it's been 10 years. This is a great way for inexperienced cooks and easy.

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275. Posted by ladimom on Fri, Jul 20, 2007, 9:14 am PDT

here's a fun tip for cake but idea can be used on lots of desserts: try chocolate cake using whipped cream spread on like icing. Then the fun part: take rose, pansy or other edible flower petals from the garden (no insecticide, please) roll up a couple of them and slice thinly. this will make multi colored strips. Sprinkle on cake and plate: voila! edible pretty confetti! Sit back and listen to the oohs and aahs.

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276. Posted by street rodder on Tue, Jul 24, 2007, 4:57 pm PDT

also a little tip...always add black pepper to your food afer you cook it.One thing i learned when you fry food and sprinkle it with pepper it has a tendency to burn and can ruin the flavor of the food.

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277. Posted by Linnie B on Fri, Jul 27, 2007, 3:22 pm PDT

Letting meats rest allows the juices to distribute throughout evenly. It's a must in a professional kitchen. Does not apply to fish.

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278. Posted by on Fri, Jul 27, 2007, 3:35 pm PDT

Geeze how many people does it take to define "courgette"?? It was clearly defined in the fourth post! LOL...yet others keep posting the SAME definition. Just read before you post so you wont look like a dumba$$.

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279. Posted by debra g on Mon, Jul 30, 2007, 3:40 pm PDT

Make a foil pan, put uncooked asparagus, garlic (I use the ready made in a jar or fresh cloves) some spices such as lemon pepper and seasoning salt and lots of butter over top, seal foil tightly and cook on the barbeque along side of your meat, chicken or whatever. You will be amazed at how tender the asparagus is and so easy to make with no pan to wash.

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280. Posted by chantel b on Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 2:19 pm PDT

I USE REAL FRUIT JUICES FOR MY MARNIATED CHICKEN

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281. Posted by dancesport2k on Thu, Aug 30, 2007, 1:28 pm PDT

Take the asparagus by the stalk end and press the tip against a hard surface. It will break at the point where it goes from tender to tough. No waste. Thanks Dad.

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282. Posted by john g on Fri, Sep 14, 2007, 2:33 pm PDT

YOU KNOW WE HAVE IT SO GREAT IN AMERICA WHEN ALL WE CAN DO AS QUOTE INTELLECTUALS T ALK AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE USE OF A ONE FIFTH OF AN ASPARGUS STEM . YET OTHERS HAVE NOTHING GET A LIFE HOW CAN WE JUSTIFY WATCHING SOMEONE COOK AND SAY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH WOW GET A LIFE FOOD IS FOR LIVING A NECESSITY NOT A DATE HAAND YET WE EQUATE FOOD WITH THE GREATEST LOVE .ICAN ONLY SEE OTHERS LOOKING AT US AND SAYING I WANT TO GO TO AMERICA AND GET FAT TOO WE NEED TO CHANGE FAST IM HAVE NEVER SEEN A N ASIAN OR MIDLLE EASTERNER IN BED WEIGHING 10000 POUNDS AND THE WIFE IS STILL FIXING HIM AND IT IS USUALLY A MAN 6 CHICKENS FOR SUPPER AND 5 PIES AND 10 MILK SHAKES IF THAT IS LOVE BABY I DONT WANT IT ALSO THINK OF IT AND WE WATCH THIS AND SAY OH WHAT A SHAM E] GET OUT OF BED GET A JOB WHO BUYS ALL THIS W=FOOD FOR THESE PEOPLE JUST SO THAT OPRAH JERRY AND OTHERS CAN TEAR AHOUSE APARTN AND TAKE THE MAN OUT ON A FORK LIFT SO THAT HE CAN NOW EAT ONLY 150000 CALORIES A DAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIDS PIX ALSO NOW TAKE A LOOK AT EMERIL AND ALSO OF COURSE RACHEL HEY THAT FAT IS CATCHING UP TO U OH U DIDNT NOTICE TURN AROUND IT IS THERE

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283. Posted by john g on Fri, Sep 14, 2007, 2:33 pm PDT

YOU KNOW WE HAVE IT SO GREAT IN AMERICA WHEN ALL WE CAN DO AS QUOTE INTELLECTUALS T ALK AND GIVE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE USE OF A ONE FIFTH OF AN ASPARGUS STEM . YET OTHERS HAVE NOTHING GET A LIFE HOW CAN WE JUSTIFY WATCHING SOMEONE COOK AND SAY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH WOW GET A LIFE FOOD IS FOR LIVING A NECESSITY NOT A DATE HAAND YET WE EQUATE FOOD WITH THE GREATEST LOVE .ICAN ONLY SEE OTHERS LOOKING AT US AND SAYING I WANT TO GO TO AMERICA AND GET FAT TOO WE NEED TO CHANGE FAST IM HAVE NEVER SEEN A N ASIAN OR MIDLLE EASTERNER IN BED WEIGHING 10000 POUNDS AND THE WIFE IS STILL FIXING HIM AND IT IS USUALLY A MAN 6 CHICKENS FOR SUPPER AND 5 PIES AND 10 MILK SHAKES IF THAT IS LOVE BABY I DONT WANT IT ALSO THINK OF IT AND WE WATCH THIS AND SAY OH WHAT A SHAM E] GET OUT OF BED GET A JOB WHO BUYS ALL THIS W=FOOD FOR THESE PEOPLE JUST SO THAT OPRAH JERRY AND OTHERS CAN TEAR AHOUSE APARTN AND TAKE THE MAN OUT ON A FORK LIFT SO THAT HE CAN NOW EAT ONLY 150000 CALORIES A DAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIDS PIX ALSO NOW TAKE A LOOK AT EMERIL AND ALSO OF COURSE RACHEL HEY THAT FAT IS CATCHING UP TO U OH U DIDNT NOTICE TURN AROUND IT IS THERE

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284. Posted by angel on Sun, Sep 28, 2008, 11:11 am PDT

Let meats rest for 5 or 10 minutes or else the juices will run out as you cut.

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