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Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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D - Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Dandelion Greens
1 lb.
Knife Blades | Knife
Construction | Knife Handles | Types
of Knives
Maintaining and Storing Knives | Tools
for Sharpening Knives
There are hundreds of different types of knives.
Fresh Pea & Pod Pea Preparation | Fresh Pea & Pod Pea CookingDried Field Pea Preparation | Dried Field Pea CookingPea Recipes | Tips
Peas
Varieties of small round legumes that are typically classified as fresh, field or pod peas.
Stovetop Poaching Methods | Microwave Poaching Methods
Stovetop Poaching Methods
Poaching is one of the most popular methods for cooking eggs. It's quick and easy and results in an egg that is tender and delicious.
Soup pasta consists of pasta shapes that range in size from small to very tiny. The larger of the soup pastas are used in thicker based soups and the tiny and smaller pasta shapes are used in light or broth based soups.
Ingredient Tips | Preparation TipsCooking & Baking Tips | Miscellaneous Tips
There are an endless number of kitchen tips available for you to try. Shown below are some popular tips that will help you in your everyday use of some common baking and cooking ingredients.
Eggshell and Yolk Color | Egg Size | Egg Grading | Egg Freshness
When shopping for food items, it is often beneficial to learn something about the products before you purchase them.
Orange Preparation | Freezing Oranges | Orange Recipes | Tips
Oranges
A baseball-sized citrus fruit that generally has an orange skin and flesh that is a segmented ball of pulp and juice wrapped in a thin semi-transparent membrane.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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S - Ingredients
Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Saffron, threads
4 to 6
1/4 tsp.
Tips for Baking the Perfect Pie
Pre heat oven and read through the recipe before mixing ingredients.
Prevent the edges of your pie from becoming too brown by covering the edge with foil after the first 15 minutes of baking.
There are a large variety of pasta shapes and noodles available. When selecting the variety of pasta you are going to purchase, you must consider the size and shape of the pasta and which varieties will go best with the sauce or dish you are preparing.
Types of Dips | Common Base Ingredients
Dips are most often prepared with a mixture of ingredients that complement other foods including raw vegetables, chips, crackers, or toast, which are dipped into the mixture; hence the name, dip.
Use the charts below to help determine how much to buy of the foods listed below when preparing a meal or a recipe for a specific number of people.
Pasta Buying Guide | Rice Buying Guide | Egg Buying Guide | Meat Buying Guides
Pasta Buying Guide
The quantities in the chart below are approximates only.
Dyeing Easter eggs is a traditional activity that is followed in many households during the Easter holiday. Generally the parents prepare the eggs for dyeing by cooking the hard boiled eggs; and then the kids step in to help with dyeing the eggs.
When determining how much pasta to purchase, it is best to buy according to weight because it is difficult to measure the varying sizes and shapes of pasta. If following a recipe, purchase the amount required by the recipe.
This traditional homemade pumpkin pie is made from scratch with homemade puree. Homemade pumpkin puree can also be used in any pumpkin recipe calling for canned pumpkin. To substitute homemade puree, use 1 3/4 cups of pumpkin puree in place of a 15 oz. can of pumpkin.
See More Information on Making Homemade Ice Cream:How to Make Homemade Ice Cream | Types of Homemade Ice CreamHomemade Ice Cream Freezing Methods | Tips on Making Homemade Ice CreamVanilla Custard | Strawberry | Cookies 'N' Cream
Safety Concerns when Making Homemade Ice Cream
When making homemade ice cream, be aware that there is the risk of being infected with Salmonella Enteritidis, a strain of Salmonella.
Oil Extraction Methods | Types of Edible Liquid FatsOlive Oil Basics | Types of Olive Oil
Oil Extraction Methods
There are numerous edible oils obtained from plant sources that are used for hundreds of culinary, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.
Winter Squash Preparation | Winter Squash Cooking | Tips
Winter Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash.
Organize Your Storage Area | Storage Charts
Storing your food properly and under the best condition possible will extend its life to its maximum potential. Some foods can be stored at room temperature and some must be refrigerated.