Ingredients

Almond bark and white candy coating...

grammapeach — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:36:30 GMT

I asked this question years ago. I can't remember the answer and can't find it, either. It's been a few years since I've used the recipe for Gum Drop Fudge, and it calls for white candy coating.

Are they the same thing?

Shredded / flaked coconut -- sweetened or unsweetened?

BrytEyz — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:19:32 GMT

When a recipe calls for "shredded coconut" or "flaked coconut" do you go for the sweetened stuff (i.e., Bakers) or unsweetened? The grocery stores in my area only carry sweetened coconut, and the natural coconut is only available at specialty stores (and pricey!). In the past, I've always used the sweetened coconut without thinking twice, because that's what's in the stores. But some recipes I've tried recently come out overly sweet, so I'm wondering if "sweetened" coconut isn't assumed as I'd always thought. And if all of these recipes DO mean natural coconut, why is it that the stores all carry only sweetened?

Friendship Cake starter recipie lost!

Dollykat — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:03 GMT

Back in the 1970's I received a 'starter' from my neighbour for Friendship cake. It is a recipie that one begins with the 'starter' and adds different cans of fruit (peaches, pineapple, and cherries) and sugar over the period of 30 days. Finally, using 4 boxes of cake mix and 16 eggs plus all the fruit you get 6 loaf pans of cake! (Freezes well!) Then using the juice off the fruit mix you can start all over again and still be able to pass the 'starter' and recipie on to a friend. I'd love to make this again but don't have the starter and everyone I ask in my area is in the same boat. All remember the cake but not how to get things started. Can you help?

Thanks, Dollykat

left over baby food

clpurdom — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:44 GMT

i have a bunch od leftover baby food that my daughter wants nothing to do with now that shes on solids. does anyone have any ideas to be able to use up these left over jars. i have a bunch of meats and veggies to use.

Tomato Puree ????

Motorhomegal — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:07:19 GMT

Trying a new recipe that calls for a 28 oz can of tomato puree. I really don't think I've ever used the puree before. Paste, sauce, diced, whole, etc., but not puree. Do you think I could just toss some diced in a blender and moosh it up or do you think it would be too watery ? Suppose puree has been cooked a little longer to thicken it a little ??? Going to make a tomato soup so I sure don't want it too watery. Thanks, all.

Mystery Breakfast Dish

hickangel01 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:30:09 GMT

A few years ago my mom and I had a "cousins" retreat at a bed and breakfast in Amelia Island, FL. One morning we all got up to eat breakfast and the cooks/owners had made this unbelievable aweome blueberry dish. It had the consistency of in between bread pudding and coffee cake. I want to think it had eggs in it as a sort of glue. A French Toast kind of thing. Of course, when I went to there website to try and contact them for the recipe or at least a name of it. They had closed. Does anyone have any idea of anything close to this recipe?

substitution for shortening

Lin Moseley — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:18:03 GMT

If I want to substitute peanutbutter for shortening in a chocolate cookie recipe, what proportion should I use?

Does Hershey's still make cinnamon chips?

buffetfan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:13:38 GMT

Years ago I went to a Southern Living Cooking Show (sorry TOH) and they made some wonderful things with cinnamon chips. I found them after the show and made the recipes but now I can't find them. I'm wondering if they are not in my area or if anyone else remembers them and can get them.

pumpkin pie spice - cheap source for large quantities?

dianefromderby — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:09:30 GMT

I am looking for cheaper pumpkin pie spice, maybe a 2-4 oz. plastic container (about 4" tall, maybe).

All I can find in the grocery store is the short, squat plastic cans of Tone's pumpkin pie spice for nearly $2.

In the past, I remember buying the tall plastic containers for $1-2. I looked at Dollar Tree and found nothing. WalMart's holiday baking area, nothing.

Any other ideas? Thanks! I use a lot, for pumpkin pies, pumpkin bars, eggnog and hot chocolate, French toast and pancakes, etc.

non dairy condensed milk

mashe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:54:16 GMT

I need to use condensed milk for many recipes. I cannot tolerate anything with milk.

Is there a non dairy recipe for condensed milk. I want to make it myself.

I would appreciate any feedback on this question.

TART APPLES & SUBSTITUTE FOR "EGG SUBSTITUTE"

xtrees130 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:01:49 GMT

HI EVERYONE - HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!

I have a recipe that calls for using "tart" apples - What apples are considered "tart"?

Also, recipe calls for 1/2 cup egg substitute - can "regular" eggs be used? If so, how much and just the whites???

THANKS for any help,

Linda

Kitchen-Klatter

chevylady — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 23:01:59 GMT

There used to be a radio program on that was called Kitchen-Klatter. Did anyone ever listen to it?

Wilson's B V Extract

Kurz — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:35:26 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can find Wilson's B V Extract - it is the main ingredient in a dip I have made for years and now I can't find it. Thanks

McCormick seasoning blend

lynxx92 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:37:07 GMT

Hi, ladies! I'm looking for recipes using the roasted garlic & bell pepper seasoning blend from McCormick. It seems like I made a shrimp dish when I first bought the seasoning, but I can't even find that recipe! Please help! I hate to see this great stuff just sitting on the shellf!

substitute for baking chocolate

Dollykat — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:50:16 GMT

I need to use cocoa and not baking chocolate in my house. Can you tell me the ratio of cocoa to butter to get the same results as using baking chocolate.

Thanks.

Dollykat

Substitute for condensed soup in recipes?

shortnsweet1970 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:51 GMT

Hi, I'm an American living in the Netherlands. I love it here, but do have some trouble making favorite recipes that call for cans of (Campbell's) condensed soups. For things like beef broth I substitute 2 boullion cubes instead of 1 in the amount of water required for one, but does anyone have a suggestion for the condensed cream soups? They used to be sold here and there, but ever since Campbell's became Batchelor's, it's only available in the import stores for 3 euros ($4.50USD) per can. :/ The Dutch brands are all the "ready-to-serve" types, in other words, not condensed.

Thanks in advance for any recipes/substitutes you may have. Specifically I'm looking for cream of chicken and possibly cream of mushroom.

Sincerely,
Stacy

Paprika substitute

teach11 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:55:25 GMT

Anyone have a substitute for paprika. It will be used to make some puff pastry cheese stix.

flour question

rrpinin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:22:53 GMT

can I use whole wheat flout in place of AP flour in noodles?

frosting

bgreen — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:36:47 GMT

HAS ANYONE EVER USED WILTON'S VANILLA WHIPPED ICING MIX? I WANT TO TRY IT TO DECORATE CAKES WITH. I DON'T LIKE ANY OF THE FROSTINGS I'VE BEEN TRYING.

THEY START OUT NICE AND FLUFFY, BUT DO NOT HOLD UP AS WELL AS I'D LIKE.

THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN OFFER.

Butter flavored peanutbutter cookies

laurita0 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:18:43 GMT

There is a Halloween recipe for party mix and it has butter flavored peanut butter filled cookies. I want to know what brand this is. Please help I want to do this for tomorrow night.

cooking oats

sslteach — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:45:29 GMT

What is the difference between quick cooking oats and the old fashioned oats? What do you use?

Red & White Wine Vinegars

kangaran — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:25 GMT

Can you subsitute red wine vinegar for red wine and white wine vinegar for white wine?

looking for recipes that don't use baking soda or powder....

tricialw — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:56:30 GMT

A friend of mine is not allowed to eat these things and I would like to bake him something but don't know what....anyone have any good recipes that DON"T have these in them?

Need recipe nutritional website

newrecipejunkie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:42:06 GMT

Is there a website where you can type in a recipe with # of servings and get nutritional info? I would like to try to eat healthier by using Weight Watcher points but a lot of my cookbooks are older and do not have the necessary info at the end of each recipe.

If not, is there a website where I can look up individual ingredients? I am very allergic to nuts. When I leave them out of recipes, that must change the calories, fat grams and fiber grams per serving. I would like to look up say, chopped walnuts, and get that info. I can do the math if the site gives me the amount in 1 cup and I'm leaving out 3 tablespoons, for example.

I've never written a post before. I'm barely able to turn the computer on and off, but I'm learning. Hopefully, I'll be able to find any replies you may post! Thanking you in advance.

Sub for Cooked Spinach in Recipes?

dzm388 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Can anyone suggest a substitute for cooked spinach in other recipes (lasagna, quiche, chicken rolls, etc.)? My husband hates cooked spinach. I'm not looking for a substitute for taste, but rather for the bulk I would loose.