After cooking fresh broccoli, I drain it and store some in the freezer for later use. Once thawed, it is always soggy. What can I do to prevent this? —G.S., Jersey City, New…
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Do you know a way to help homemade bread stay soft and moist for several days like commercial bakers do? Do they add an ingredient to keep it that way? —A.B., Niagara,…
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I love the fresh flavor of rosemary and grow it in my garden each summer. It's great to use fresh, but I find the sharp texture of dried rosemary unappealing. Is there any other way to buy or…
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A friend gave me some fruit from her garden that she froze. How long can I store these frozen strawberries and raspberries in my freezer? —S.F., St. Charles, Illinois
Strawberries and…
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I freeze a lot of blueberries, but it seems that most recipes call for fresh. What can I do with all those frozen berries? —S.G., Lucedale, Mississippi
Frozen blueberries are perfect…
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My family loves cream puffs. Can they be frozen for use later? —J.B., Kettle River, Minnesota
Unfilled cream puffs can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw,…
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I love shrimp and always have frozen cooked shrimp on hand. However, many recipes list uncooked shrimp as the main ingredient. Can thawed or frozen shrimp be added instead if I adjust the cooking…
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Some jam recipes call for liquid pectin and others call for powdered pectin. What is the difference and can they be interchanged? —D.D., Mapleton, Maine
Both powdered and liquid pectin…
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I love making fudge for gifts and family gatherings. Can I substitute different flavors of baking chips for chocolate chips in my fudge recipe? —J.B., Kettle River, Minnesota
It…
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I love to infuse my olive oil with fresh chunks of garlic. How long can I keep it on my countertop? —T.B., Delray Beach, Florida
According to the Food and Drug Administration, you…
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