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Here’s how to use leftover heavy cream in your recipes to make your dishes taste even better, without taking the gamble of leaving it in the fridge for weeks.
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If you are making a recipe that requires heavy cream and looks in your refrigerator to find a carton of half and a half in there, you may be led to ask, "can
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Clarified butter is used when you'll be frying something either for an extended period or over high heat. For those times when you want the flavor of butter, rather than oil, you'll want to use clarified butter can stand being cooked longer, and to a higher temperature, than regular butter. Clarifying butter removes the milk solids, which are what causes the butter to burn if cooked
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Here’s how to use leftover heavy cream in your recipes to make your dishes taste even better, without taking the gamble of leaving it in the fridge for weeks.
Want to omit white wine from a recipe? Alternatives include apple or grape juice, apple cider or white vinegar, broth, ginger ale, and water.
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Karla R. asks: Why is a tiny bit of vanilla added to so many recipes? What does adding this substance actually do? Enhancing the flavor of the other ingredients in a sweet dish, vanilla also adds a spicy, delicate taste and packs a strong, enticing aroma. This is why, despite its expense, vanilla is wildly popular among home cooks and [...]
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