Free Recipes Archive
Thread Stage Binding agent for fruit pastes A spoonful of sugar drizzled over a plate forms a fine, thin thread. 223-234 F (106-112 C) Soft-ball Stage Fondant, Fudge A spoonful of sugar dropped into ice water forms a ball that Read More …
1 cup soap flakes 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup whiting 4 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons salt Mix soap, whiting, and salt together in a glass or enamel pan. Stir in vinegar and slowly add the boiling water until Read More …
Drop cut and cleaned vegetables, such as green beans, into a large amount of rapidly boiling water. As soon as the vegetables begin to brighten in color, remove them from the boiling water with a strainer, slotted spoon or tongs. Read More …
3 tablespoons eucalyptus oil 1 cup denatured alcohol 1 cup soap flakes Put all ingredients into a jar and shake well. Add 1 teaspoon of the mixture to 1 gallon of warm water. Soak blanket, but do not rinse. Spin Read More …
Black truffles are earthier and woodsier than white ones. They’re moist and supple, and are meant to accompany the flavor of stews and game birds. Possibly the ideal way to use them is to slip them under the skin of Read More …
1 gallon water 2 cups chlorinated lime 3 cups washing soda Mix in an old plastic bucket. Stir well. Let stand, uncovered, for 24 hours. Strain into storage containers. Use as any commercial bleach. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND FUMES Read More …
This is very gentle. It is good for even washable white silk. 1 part hydrogen peroxide 8 parts water Mix in a dishpan or sink a sufficient amount to cover the garment to be bleached. Immerse garment for 5 to Read More …
When confronted with an American recipe, a British cook will usually see ingredients given in cups, teaspoons and tablespoons. There may occasionally be references to pounds, ounces, pints or fluid ounces, but they’re not that common. In addition, there will Read More …
1 cup builder’s sand 1 cup water Mix sand and water in bottle. Place your hand over the opening, grasp the bottle with your other hand, and shake vigorously. This will remove stains, but will not harm the finest crystal. Read More …
(Laurus nobilis) Herb, Perennial Light: full sun – partial shade In a custom as old as ancient Greece, a garland of bay leaves is yet today given as a tribute to poets and athletes, from which come the phrase "crowned Read More …
1 pound paraffin 1 pound beeswax 1 ounce stearic acid 1 teaspoon scent (optional) Dye (optional) NOTE: You may use 1-3/4 pound paraffin and 1/4 pound beeswax, if desired. Melt paraffin and beeswax in a double boiler (never over direct Read More …
Courtesy of the Certified Angus Beef® brand Did you know that beef is divided into sections called primal cuts? From these large areas, the meat cutter makes smaller portions suitable for individual or family-sized packaging. Different cuts of beef require Read More …
A classic bouquet garni, often called for in French roasts, soups, and stews, includes: 1 part leaf thyme 1 part whole peppercorns 4 parts finely chopped parsley 1 bay leaf Fresh or dried herbs can be used, or a combination Read More …
4 ounces beeswax 2 tablespoons carnauba wax 2-1/2 cups odorless turpentine or mineral spirits Melt the waxes on HIGH in a microwave or in a double boiler. Remove the waxes from the heat and stir in the turpentine or mineral Read More …
This recipe is from a pediatrician. When you boil the water it cuts down on the bacteria and the wipes are good for months, not weeks! Keeping a container of wipes in the car is convenient, too. 2 cups boiling Read More …
Before packing lunches, pour juice into a zip-top plastic bag and freeze. At lunchtime, the tip of the bag can be opened, a straw inserted, and the juice sipped. Be sure to pack the straw in the lunchbox. Freeze juice Read More …
Coffee Cardamom Seed (whole) Cranberry Juice Cocktail Allspice, Mint Eggnog Nutmeg (ground), Brandy Flavoring, Rum Flavoring Fruit Punch Marjoram, Mint, Rosemary, Saffron Spiced Cider Allspice Tea Almond Extract, Mint, Anise Seed Tomato or Vegetable Juice Basil, Oregano, Summer Savory, Tarragon Read More …
Biscotti, whose name really means twice-cooked, are to Italy what chocolate chip cookies are to the U.S. While the biscotti are found nearly everywhere in Italy, the flavorings vary tremendously. Anise is a classic, and so is almond, but you’ll Read More …
Annual Herb Light: full sun Basil is rich, spicy, and mildly peppery — vaguely reminiscent of mint and clove. Traditional in Italian, Mediterranean, and Thai cooking, the complex flavors of basil blend well with garlic, thyme, and lemon, and complement Read More …
Basic rules are created as a guide, and not necessarily followed rigidly. In setting any table, the aims should include ease of serving the food, convenience of flatware arrangement for eating purposes, a centerpiece and a well balanced table. With Read More …
I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven. It was Read More …
2 cups baking soda 1/2 cup cornstarch 4 to 5 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cloves Mix all ingredients together and keep in a closed container. Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for a couple of hours. Vacuum carpet in usual Read More …
4 tablespoons Epsom salt 1 cup beer Dissolve Epsom salt in beer. Apply with a 2-inch wide brush to the inside of the windowpanes. It dries well, lasts a long time and, when washed off, is easily re-applied. Also, you Read More …
Aspartame Equal® Sweetener Conversion Chart Sugar Equal® packets Equal® Measure ® Equal® Spoonful ® 2 teaspoons 1 packet about 1/4 teaspoon 2 teaspoons 1 tablespoon 1-1/2 packets 1/2 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup 6 packets 1-3/4 teaspoons 1/4 cup 1/3 Read More …
(for badly stained tub) Peroxide Cream of tartar Make a paste of peroxide and cream of tartar. Scrub vigorously with a small brush. Rinse thoroughly. If the stains persist, spread the mixture over the stains and apply a drop or Read More …
Some ingredients and terms differ in the USA so I have made a list of helpful things to know. I hope you find them useful! TERMS: Australian North American cake cooler wire rack cake tin baking pan essence extract greaseproof Read More …
1/2 cup sea salt OR canning salt 1/2 cup epsom salts 1/2 cup soda essential oils food coloring Mix dry ingredients well. Add food coloring 1-2 drops at a time and blend well. Stir in essential oil. Seal mixture in Read More …
Like Cascade and Sun Light Homemade natural formula will safely cut through grease and sanitize your dishes as well. 1/2 cup liquid castile soap 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 drops tea tree extract 1/4 cup white Read More …
2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons baby shampoo 2 tablespoons baby oil Mix these ingredients. Soak heavy, white paper towels in this solution and tuck into used baby wipes containers or plastic bags to use in the nursery. Post Views: Read More …
Food in the Freezer: If you can’t tell the difference between your ice cubes and your ice cream, it’s time to throw BOTH out. Frozen foods that have become an integral part of the defrosting problem in your freezer compartment Read More …
Easier to bake than drop cookies, bar cookies are a treat few can resist. Here are 10 great tips for baking better bars. When making bar cookies, pay close attention to the size of the pan called for in each Read More …
One of life’s simple pleasures is enjoying the delightful taste of a home-baked cookie still warm from the oven. Here are a few tips to consider when baking your favorite cookie, whether it be a sparkling sugar cookie cut into Read More …
Preparing for Wrapping To prepare banana leaves for wrapping, cut them into pieces large enough to wrap the piece of meat or poultry you will be cooking. Simmer them in hot water to cover for 15 minutes to make them Read More …
1 pound paraffin Sawdust Melt paraffin and mix with sawdust. Pour into an empty cardboard egg carton. After the wax is set, the 12 cubes are cut from the egg carton. To start the charcoal, place one cube in the Read More …
Instead of a pastry brush, use a new 1 1/2-inch wide paintbrush to brush on barbecue sauce and melted butter. Place charcoal briquettes in leftover cardboard egg cartons and tie them shut. You’ve got easy-to-light little packages. Add a delicious Read More …
SYMPTOM: Beer unusually pale and tasteless. FAULT: Glass empty. ACTION: Get someone to buy you another beer. SYMPTOM: Beer tasteless, front of your shirt is wet. FAULT: Mouth not open, or glass applied to wrong part of face. ACTION: Retire Read More …
Contents Native Roman Ingredients Conversions Isicia Omentata (A kind of Roman Burger) Pepones et Melones (water and honey melons Patina de pisciculis (souffle of small fishes) Patina de Piris (pear souffle) Minutal Marinum (seafood fricassee) Gustum de Praecoquis (starter with Read More …
Variety Description Uses Baldwin A large, yellowish apple with red stripes. Named after Loammi Baldwin – discovered by him near Chestnut street in Wilmington, Massachusetts during one of his trips to survey the route of the canal. Sharp tasting, juicy, Read More …
Butter Spreads Chervil, Garlic, Marjoram, Onion Powder, Parsley, Mustard, Saffron, Sesame Seed Cheese Dips & Spreads Basil, Caraway Seed, Chervil, Chives, Cumin (ground), Dill Seed and Green Dill, Garlic, Marjoram, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Poppy Seed, Summer Savory, Tarragon, Thyme, Worcestershire Read More …
Baking Pans When baking in a glass pan, reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees F. Breads and pies bake best and will have the best crust when baked in a dark colored pan that absorbs heat well. Cookies, biscuits and Read More …
Apron This apron should be constructed from medium weight cotton. You will need thread and 1 metre (or 1 yard) of fabric. The following instructions are written with the assumption that you have sewn before. I hope they can be Read More …
Restaurant Menu Pricing Guide Menu Pricing; A How to Guide By James R. Covart “Back in the old days” menu pricing was simple: you divided the cost of the ingredients by .33 and presto, you had your selling price. Times Read More …