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  1. Do you know where I can find a grilling timetable?

    Sure! We have a grilling time table here: Grilling Timetable

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  2. I have 3 slow cookers: a 1 quart, 3 1/2 quart and a 5 quart. How will I know which one to use?

    Slow cookers work best if they are filled 1/2 to 2/3 full. for best results, use the size of slow cooker called for in the recipe.

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  3. Can I put a whole chicken in my slow cooker to cook it?

    No, this is not a food-safe procedure because the temperature inside the bird doesn't heat up fast enough to prevent bacterial growth. The same is true with meat loaf-neither should be prepared in a slow cooker..

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  4. When I add fresh herbs to the slow cooker my food ends up tasting bland. Why is that?

    Some herbs lose or change flavor during long hours of cooking. It's best to add them during the last hour of cooking.

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  5. Used frozen hash browns and the bake took 2 hrs to cook because of that!! what do I do next time??

    Hi,

     

    Here is a delicious breakfast casserole that can be made the night before and popped into the oven for 50 minutes.  Enjoy!

     

    http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/brunch-casserole/7fd014c8-260e-44ef-9009-2131bb1cf71e

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  6. I would like to find a slow cooker recipe for pork roast, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and green beans. The roast is pounds.

    Hi,

    I have found several slow cooker recipes for pork roast and sweet potatoes. You can always add mushrooms. The green beans will not need as much cooking, so you can add them toward the end. Enjoy!

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  7. Can baked goods using Gluten-Free Bisquick be made without eggs? Is there a substitute that works?

    Hi,

     

    The Gluten Free Bisquick is very specific to the recipe that has been developed for the product.  Since the Gluten Free Bisquick doesn't have flour, it does not react the same way regular Bisquick does.  So far all of our baked goods use eggs. 

     

    Thanks for the question.

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  8. How long can Thumbprint or Linzer cookies be stored at room temperature? Can they be frozen?
    Cookies can be stored for several days at room temperature. It's important to store cookies in separate containers to prevent them from picking up flavors from the other cookies. To freeze cookies, tightly wrap completely cooled cookies and bars; label. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 1 year; frosted and decorated cookiesup to 3 months. It's not too early to bake and freeze cookies for the upcoming holidays! Here are a few more
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  9. I am baking the pineapple upside down cake in the crockpot. Do I need to use the lid?

    Cooking Pineapple Upside-Down Cake in the slow cooker makes a deliciously moist cake. You must always have the lid on your slow cooker when using it so the heat doesn't escape. Here are a few more slow cooker tips.

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  10. What ingredient can I add to my teriyaki chicken so it isn't so salty?

    Hi,

    We have several recipes for Teriyaki Chicken. In looking at this recipe, you could use reduced sodium Soy Sauce and use the orange juice rather than the sherry. That should keep your sodium down.

    http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/grilled-teriyaki-chicken/81ab27d7-2b35-4d3f-9641-d2b2e29e3324

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  11. What is the recipe to use muffin mix as pancake batter?

    Hi,

     

    Here is a recipe using muffin mix to make pancakes.  Enjoy!

     

    http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/triple-berry-pancakes/cd425de2-3574-47fe-a9d8-b10d4ef351f2

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  12. Do you change the ingredients if you use two boxes together, such as the amount of oil, water and egg?

    Hi,

     

    Good question. I would recommend that you prepare 2 cake batters individually and bake in two separate pans if you need double the amount of cake. That way you would be sure to get the best results rather than doubling all the ingredients.

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  13. Can you double or triple the peanut brittle recipe?

    Hi,

    I would suggest that if you want to make more than one recipe, you make them one at a time. Peanut Brittle is tricky as it is and you need to work quickly to get it the right thickness. It would be easiest to do it one recipe at a time. I love peanut brittle! Good luck.

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  14. What is a serving of ultimate spritz cookies, russian teacakes & chocolate pinwheels for the nutritional information?
    "Holiday cookies have no calories" is what I always tell my guests, but that isn't true and no one believes me anyway. Those littleRussian Tea Cakes have 75 calories each, provided you make 48 from the recipe. When the recipe states "butter or margarine" it is calculated using the first ingredient. The
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  15. when freezing cake layers, should I brush them with a simple syrup to keep them moist?

    Freezing cake layers is a good idea. For best results, freeze the baked cake layers, well wrapped. Thaw the layers and then add the syrup if desired, then crumb coat, then frost. The syrup before freezing could potentially soak the bottom of the layer.
    Here are a few more cake baking and storing tips.


     

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