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Betty Crocker has been answering America's kitchen questions since 1921 and she's still at it! Here you can search for answers on everything from ingredient substitutions to recipe dilemmas, answered by food experts in the iconic Betty Crocker Kitchens. Can't find what you're looking for? Submit your kitchen questions directly to Ask Betty!

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

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  2. 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. 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. 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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    • Appetizer or soup
    • Salad and bread
    • Main dish and side dishes (such as pasta, rice, potato or vegetables)
    Dessert (to serve with coffee or hot tea)
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  5. Here’s a quick trick you can try: Place a paper towel in the bag. It will absorb moisture and keep greens fresher for longer.

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  6. Starchy Russet or Idaho potatoes make for excellent fluffy baked potatoes. For mashed potatoes, try a waxy potato such as Yukon golds, fingerlings, reds or whites; they all hold up well to boiling water or broth.

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  7. A red bell pepper is essentially a vine-ripened green pepper, giving it a sweeter flavor than a green bell pepper.

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  8. Give them a snap instead of a cut! Tough ends of asparagus break off easily, leaving you with tender, delicious stalks.
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  9. Yes! It's safe to cook potatoes that have sprouts. Just cut them out and proceed as normal. However, it should be noted that they may not keep well and are more likely to blacken when cooked.
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  10. From a medium-sized lemon, you can expect to get about 2 teaspoons of peel and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

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  11. Typically, about 3 cups.
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  12. For 1 cup canned tomatoes, you can substitute about 1 1/3 cups fresh tomatoes; simmered for 10 minutes. This will yield 1 cup of tomatoes.

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  13. Practice and patience make perfect! Our secrets are to use a soupspoon and to leave a 1/2-inch of potato inside shell.
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  14. It’s so easy to make! Get rave reviews with our boneless Herb and Garlic Roast Leg of Lamb; it’s delicious served with Golden Mashed Potatoes . _

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