Ingredients 1 cup water ½ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions Gather all ingredients. Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth. Continue Reading »
Can I Leave Eggs Out on the Counter? We reached out to Eggland’s Best to settle the debate. Dave Holdsworth, the Vice President of Marketing at the company told us, “According to the USDA, eggs should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours; one hour if the outside temperature is Continue Reading »
Can I Leave Butter On The Counter? It turns out that this concept is a little bit more complicated than a simple yes or no response because it’s more than just a question of safety. Even though, according to Tonja Engen, Land O’Lakes’ Culinary Content Specialist, “the USDA and FDA require that most dairy products Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/3 cup reduced fat peanut butter 1/4 cup light margarine 1/4 cup honey 2 cups wheat flakes cereal, coarsely crushed 1/3 cup dried apples, finely chopped 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel syrup What to Do In a medium saucepan, combine peanut butter, margarine, and honey. Cook and stir Continue Reading »
Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray? Fresh meat appears somewhat purple when you cut it. In fact, meat only turns red when a pigment within it called oxymyoglobin is exposed to oxygen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). So, while the outer layer of ground beef may be red (as you would expect), a Continue Reading »
How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge? Say you’ve cooked up a pound of ground beef for taco night, how long will that last you in the fridge? Like all leftovers, cooked meats will last in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. How to Freeze Ground Beef Continue Reading »
USDA Organic Gluten FreeNon GMO Project VerifiedCirca | 6000 B.C. The Traditional Grain of MexicoA Staple Food of the Ancient AztecsGluten Free and a Source of Complete Protein. Delicious As Hot Cereal. In Baked Goods and Granola Certified Organic by QAI Reasons to Love Our Organic Amaranth: Kosher Pareve Dear Friends, At Bob’s Red Mill, Continue Reading »
How Long Do Potatoes Last at Room Temperature? When stored in a cool, dark place, (warmer than the fridge but colder than the average temperature of your kitchen) whole, uncooked potatoes can last up to two months. At room temperature, on the counter, for example, potatoes will last up to two weeks. Undoubtedly, the best way to Continue Reading »
What Is Cool Whip? How Is Cool Whip Made? Originally created in 1966, Cool Whip was dreamed up by William H. Mitchell, a chemist at General Mills (who is also credited with inventing Tang, Pop Rocks, and Jell-O). Since whipping cream takes some time and muscle power, this was billed as a schedule- and strength-saver Continue Reading »
1. Don’t use aluminum foil to bake cookies. When it comes to baking cookies, it’s best to reach for parchment paper over aluminum foil. That’s because aluminum is extremely conductive, meaning any part of the dough that makes direct contact with the foil will be exposed to much more concentrated heat than the rest of Continue Reading »
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