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Dry Ingredients | Solid Ingredients | Liquid Ingredients | Fat Ingredients There are many ingredients that have special functions in the baking and cooking process. Some functions are critical to the success of the finished product.

Equipment | Tips | Flavorings | How to Make Fudge | How to Store Fudge Making homemade fudge is a holiday family tradition in many households. The fudge is made to be enjoyed by family members but is many times given to others as a gift during the holidays.

Use this alcohol substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you do not want to use alcohol in recipes that call for the use of alcohol. Alcohol Substitutes for Cooking Type of Alcohol Substitute Amaretto Almond extract (1/2 teaspoon extract for 2 tablespoons of Amaretto) or Italian soda syrup.

Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty . . . Shrunken Heads Halloween Decorations Ingredients: Makes 8 Shrunken Heads 4 large apples 1 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon coarse salt Remove most of the peel from 4 large apples.

Also, see How to Make:Easter Nests | Easter Candy Eggs A well known candy that is popular at Easter is Peeps®. You will find bunnies and baby chicks in many colors anywhere that Easter candy is sold.

Use this food substitution and conversion chart to select ingredient substitutes when you are cooking and your recipe suggests ingredients you do not have available. Herbs, Spices and Seasonings | Baking Ingredients | Cheese and Dairy Products | Eggs | Fats, Oils and Vinegars | Fruits and Vegetables | Miscellaneous | Healthy Herbs, Spices and Seasonings Substitutions Food Amount Substitute Allspice 1 tsp 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves OR1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp.

Spring and summer are perfect times to make a baseball cake for your favorite baseball fan. This cake is very simple to decorate and is sure to be a big hit. All that is needed is red shoe-string licorice and chocolate shapes for decorations. This baseball cake is perfect for birthdays or to celebrate the win of a special game!

Strawberry Preparation | Strawberry Cooking | Freezing Strawberries | Tips Strawberries Large, juicy, red berries that are very sweet when ripe and grow on a low-growing perennial plant that has horizontal runners that spread along the ground.

Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity. A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - PQ - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z  A - Ingredients Ingredient Amount Equivalents Alfalfa Sprouts 1 lb.

Cake frosting types, cupcake frosting types, and cookie frosting types contain some of the same types of frosting. Cake frosting types include more varieties than cookies frosting types but cupcakes can generally use the same types as cakes.

Leavening Agents | Liquids | SaltsFats and Oils | Sweeteners | Other Flavoring Ingredients Leavening Agents Leavening agents are the substances that allow bread dough to rise.

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.

There are many cake filling types that you can select to add to your cake to give it more flavor and interest. A cake with a filling always seems to attract attention and most often someone will select a filled cake over a plain cake because they know the filling will provide extra flavor.

Selecting a Date | Choosing a Setting | Party Themes | InvitationsMenu and Serving Ideas | Decorations | More Ideas | Graduation Recipes Graduation Day. The day every teenager has been waiting for since they started high school.

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.

Gingerbread is fun to work with at any time of the year. It is especially popular at holiday times. Gingerbread can be cut into most any shape you can imagine. Some shapes that are commonly used are gingerbread people, Christmas shapes, hearts, and animal shapes.

Enriched and/or Flavored Breads Some basic yeast bread recipes are enhanced with other ingredients that change the characteristics of the bread including the texture, flavor, and color.

Types of Cream | Flavoring Whipped Cream | Preparing in Hot or Cold WeatherWhipping the Cream | Stabilizing Whipped Cream | Storing | Other Whipped Toppings Whipping cream can be used for several purposes.

Food Related Allergies | Food Related Intolerances | Food Labeling Food Related Allergies Allergic reactions in humans are initiated by the immune system through an endless number of stimuli including bee stings, vinyl, metals, dust, cosmetics, medicines, and so on.

Homemade ice cream is a special summer treat enjoyed by the entire family. Learning how to make homemade ice cream allows you to make great treats and provides family fun in creating special family flavors. You can even learn how to make ice cream without using an ice cream maker.