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How to Make Meatball Cookies

• Stir in about a cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts) or chocolate chips or three fourths of a cup of raisins to provide extra flavoring and texture.c

• Skip the cocoa powder and add extra vanilla or some lemon extract, along with yellow food coloring, for a citrus look and flavor.

• Dust warm baked cookies with powdered sugar or a simple chocolate or vanilla icing. To make chocolate icing, combine four cups confectioner's sugar, a quarter cup cocoa and a half cup milk. Consistency should be of a glaze. Pour small amount of glaze over each cookie (about one teaspoon). Top with sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.c Let dry 24 hrs before storing in airtight containers.

updated 2011-08-26 21:34:13

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How to Make Cabbage Casserole

1. Mix the apples with cinnamon or nutmeg before adding to the dish. http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1946,137161-224202,00.html
2. Sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese when removing from the oven for a richer taste. http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1950,152189-232196,00.html
3. Leaves can be used whole, not shredded, using recipes for cabbage rolls but making layered casseroles instead.http://www.kraftrecipes.com/kf/recipes/easy-layered-cabbage-casserole-70231.aspx
4. Try ground pork with peppers, onions, and tomatoes in place of meat and vegetables named above. http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/45/Cabbage-And-Ground-Pork-Casser117125.shtml
5. A sweet and sour cabbage casserole uses ketchup, lemon juice, brown sugar and ginger ale for a sauce. http://www.foodreference.com/html/sw-sour-uns-cab-830.html
6. Use chicken breast and a cream of chicken soup for a lower fat version of cabbage casserole. To reduce the costs, make your own cream soup mix. http://www.recipezaar.com/Creamy-Chicken-Cabbage-Casserole-343471
7. By carefully choosing ingredients cabbage casserole can be eaten on a low carb or a diabetic diet. http://solitarydancer.wordpress.com/2006/05/04/cheesy-chicken-cabbage-casserole/

updated 2010-12-25 09:42:04

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How to Make Tuna Salad

You still drain a can of tuna and break it into chunks with a fork, but everything else is negotiable. As you might guess, dozens of recipes abound, each with a long list of ingredients. We've included a few suggestions below, but check out the references section below for even more ideas.

This type of tuna salad begs for the addition of fresh vegetables and savory herbs. Here are some examples, with links to complete recipes:

• Tuscan Tuna Salad, made with fennel, parsley, tarragon and greens
• Tuna Salad Surprise, featuring walnuts and Romaine lettuce in a dressing spiked with ground sunflower seeds
• White Bean Tuna Salad uses cannelini beans, arugula, basil leaves and red wine vinegar for a very Italian flavor

Many tuna salad recipes call for the use of a distinctive dressing. If you want to experiment with making your own, try this basic recipe:

1. In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to an equal amount of lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to suit your own taste.
2. In a large bowl, fork apart your tuna and sprinkle in the herbs and vegetables you've selected.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the tuna mix, or toss everything together.

updated 2011-07-18 18:18:38

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How to Make Hummus

• Here are a few more different recipes to try:

1. Some of the tahini can be replaced with yogurt.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Yogurt-Hummus/Detail.aspx
2. Peanut butter can be used instead of tahini.http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7078.0
3. Or try this black bean variation from Epicurious.com, which is made with black beans in lieu of traditional chickpeas.http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/5237
4. Smoky chipolte hummus can be used for an interesting variation.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Smoky-Chipotle-Hummus/Detail.aspx

updated 2010-12-03 01:40:20

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How to Make Lamb Stock

• Lamb stock is used in a variety of ways in different recipes in stews, soups, braises, and sauces.

1. Stews: Lamb stew ingredients consist of lamb stock with the meat on or off the bone, cooking oil, onion, garlic, and vegetables either reserved from when making the lamb stock, and/or some fresh vegetables. Season well with salt, pepper, and herbs.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/lamb-stew-recipe/index.html
2. Soups: Lamb stock can be used as a base for any kind of soup. Lamb stock will to give it body and flavor.
3. Braises: Lamb stock can be a welcome addition to meat or vegetables braises and is used in dishes such as osso bucco.
4. Sauces: Lamb stock added to any sauce will add flavor to any meat or vegetable dish.

updated 2010-07-17 09:18:52

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How to Make Banana Muffins

1. Banana muffin batter can be used in mini muffin pans, silicone liners, heart shaped baking tins for holidays, or in mini loafs to be shared with a friend.
2. Replace the nuts with raisins or dried pineapple for a fruity variety
3. A banana applesauce muffin can offer a low cost low fat breakfast option or provide an afternoon snack.http://www.recipezaar.com/No-Fat-Banana-Applesauce-Muffins-321760
4. Banana muffin recipes can contain oatmeal or bran for more fiber.
5. Banana chocolate muffins or banana chocolate chip muffins can be used as part of a low cost school lunch.
6. For higher fiber count, choose banana whole wheat muffins instead of ones made with white flour.
7. The best muffin recipe often comes from experimenting. Try new ingredients in a portion of a batch to determine if the taste is acceptable.

updated 2010-07-17 09:10:58

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How to Make Butternut Squash Patties

1. Mix three cups of cooked butternut squash with 3/4 cup milk. Simmer until the mixture is cooked down and smooth.
2. Add flour and stir until mixed together. If the mixture is not thick, add more flour.
3. Dissolve baking soda in water and beat into the above mix.
4. Add eggs one at a time beating after each one
5. Add the salt, sugar, zest, raisins and nuts.
6. Let stand until most of the moisture is absorbed.
7. Heat oil to hot temperature for flying but be careful not to overheat for oil to smoke.
8. Drop patties by small amount into the oil. Fritters should not be larger as they will not cook completely in the center if to large.
9. Fry until browned, about 4 minutes each, 3 to 5 minutes
10. Drain on paper towels and keep warn until serving
11. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

updated 2010-07-17 09:12:22

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How to Grow Cucumbers

You can start your cucumber seeds off indoors and then transplant them once they sprout. Or you can start them off outdoors immediately.

1. Plant seeds about 1/2 and inch to an inch deep in a container that drains well, like the plastic bottom of a bottle that you made holes into. If you plant seeds directly in the garden, there is no need for a container--just make sure to plant them about 12 inches apart in a row.
2. Depending on the soil temperature they will germinate in 3-10 days (the higher the temperature, the faster the seeds will sprout).
3. The seeds grown indoors can be transplanted to the garden when they have 2-4 leaves. Plant them 12 inches apart in a row. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/cucumber1.html
4. Water the cucumber plants each week and make sure to weed regularly. http://www.gardeningpatch.com/vegetable/growing-cucumbers.aspx
5. Provide plenty of fertilizer so that the plants can grow well
6. 50-60 days after planting the cucumbers should be ready to be harvested. They should be dark green in color. Harvest them by twisting them off the plant or cut them off the plant right above the tip of the cucumber. http://www.gardeningpatch.com/vegetable/growing-cucumbers.aspx

updated 2010-07-17 08:55:46

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How to Chop an Onion

• The sad thing about chopping onions—the tears. As you chop, onion cells break apart, releasing enzymes. As enzymes mix together, they produce gases.About.com: Why Do Onions Make You Cry?

• So how do you get rid of stinging, burning tears?

• There is no one guaranteed way to stop tears when chopping onions. Everybody is different and therefore will react differently to onion gases, but try these tips and see which one works for you.

1. Here's this Mahalo guide's favorite tip because it works for her every time. Chop near an open flame like your gas burner (if you have electric burners, use a candle).YouTube Video: Good Eats Moment: Cutting an Onion (Time: 0:52)
   • Alton Brown says the fire consumes gases released by the onion, and he knows everything.YouTube Video: Good Eats Moment: Cutting an Onion (Time: 0:52)
   • YouTube Video: Good Eats Moment - Cutting an Onion (Time: 0:52)
2. Place onions in the freezer for 10 minutes before you start chopping or store onions in the fridge. wikiHow: How to Chop Onions without Tears
   • The cold is supposed to slow the chemical reaction.NineMSN: How to Chop Onions without Crying
   • More than likely, chilled onions will not eliminate your adverse reaction, but it might lessen the symptoms. NineMSN: How to Chop Onions without Crying
3. Chop more onions!
   • Frequently chopping onions will increase your immunity to the vapors. NineMSN: How to Chop Onions without Crying
   • Unfortunately, until you do get used to onion gases ...

updated 2010-11-29 22:28:46

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