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How long after expiration date can I use

Last post Oct 31, 2006 12:20 PM by Fryegirl59 . 35 replies.


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    Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:24 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    How long after expiration date can I use
    Evaporated milk? I have a can that has a "best by" July 4th 06.
    Think I can still use it?
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:26 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    I wouldn't take the chance, FryeGirl.

    Krissy :)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:29 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    Really??
    D@mn, do I have to make atrip to the store?
    I guess I'll just use milk. I'm still in my flannels. ;)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:30 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    I would use it...canned goods aren't as critical as frozen or fresh.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:31 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    I would open it up and if it doesn't smell bad or anything I would use it. It's only been a couple of months, and it's in a can.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:38 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    Yes!!!
    I shall sniff.
    It's for crockpot Mac and Cheese.
    Thanks, and Krissy, you're like me, that's why I asked! :)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:40 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    My sniffer doesn't work all that well, FryeGirl, so I have to rely on expiration dates.

    In any case, what time shall I be there for Dinner??? ;)

    Krissy :)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:43 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    If the can isn't bulging, I would use it. It may be slightly darker than normal.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:43 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    Did someone say Crockpot Mac & Cheese & then not post some sort of recipe??

    I'd be interested in the basics. What kind of cheese etc??

    I've become lazy & just use the quicker kinds lately & yours sounds interesting.
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:44 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    Bout 5 hours! I'm going to slice up smokie links,fry until golden and carmelized and dump those puppies in the mix!
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:45 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    yes it does sound good...will you share the recipe?
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:47 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    That sounds soooooooooooo good, FryeGirl!

    Pretty Please share your recipe??! :)
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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:48 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    The today show had a segment on this this weekend. Bottome line, the sell buy date is just a guideline that manufacturers have to put on. Canned stuff, medicine, and such are good long after the "sell by" date. On the other hand, "use by" is a different story.

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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:51 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    Renee, this is the recipe that got me started, I've always baked it, but I'm lazy today.
    Posted by: hollyga Posted on: 7/1/2006 5:34:10 PM
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    Taste Of Home's Slow-Cooked Mac 'N' Cheese

    Ingredients:

    1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
    1/2 cup stick margarine, melted
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
    1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
    1 cup milk
    4 cups (16 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    1/8 teaspoon paprika

    Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add margarine. In a bowl, combine the eggs, evaporated milk, soup, milk and 3 cups cheese. Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

    Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cook 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.

    Yield: 10 servings.

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    Reply Posted: Oct 31, 2006 10:52 AM in Kitchen Chat
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    RE: How long after expiration date can I use
    THANK YOU LOTS AND LOTS, FryeGirl!!!

    Krissy :)
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