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at least 1 lb of bacon, i like the thin sliced for the microwave., lots of newspaper ., i have weighed about every brand and they all weigh 3.5-4 oz when cooked. from armour to butcher shop bacon, they all are packed with water. 1 lb = 3.5 - 4 oz of cooked bacon. another fascinating fact

eggplant, olive oil, onions, chopped, carrot, peeled and chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red pepper, seeded and chopped, chicken thigh (4 ea), lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes, salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, green beans or 7 oz peas, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, cooked and drained (canned are fine), unsalted butter, shallots , cnopped, chicken stock, salt, fresh ground black pepper, couscous

spanish onion, chopped, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, crushed, light oil, good-quality curry powder, ground turmeric, cinnamon stick, fresh curry leaves, diced tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, red lentil, peas (frozen are fine), chopped fresh coriander, cooked rice, to serve

sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, ground allspice, fresh blackberries (if using from make sure they are thawed), orange juice, all-purpose flour, sugar , plus, sugar, divided, baking soda, salt, reduced-fat vanilla yogurt, nonfat milk, butter, melted

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

corn tortillas, chicken stock, flour, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, sour cream, chopped onion, garlic, minced, jalapeno chile, canned, diced cooked chicken, shredded cheese (monterey jack & cheddar or mexican blend are the favorites), salt and pepper, paprika

vermicelli, broken in half, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, onion, small, diced, celery, large stalks, diced, garlic cloves, finely chopped (or from a jar), mushrooms, sliced, canned (stems and pieces are fine), alfredo sauce, your favorite brand and flavor blend, black pepper, fresh ground , to taste, cayenne pepper, ground , to taste, chicken, cooked, cut in bite-size pieces, parmesan cheese, grated

red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces, red onion, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces, eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes, tomatoes, seeded and quartered, olive oil, salt, garbanzo beans, cooked , and drained if you are using canned, garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, sesame tahini, cumin, kalamata olives, pitted, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces (leftovers are great), plain nonfat yogurt, fat free sour cream, dried coriander, dried parsley, ground cumin, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, sourdough bread

stewing beef, cream of mushroom soup, fresh mushrooms (plain ,white button type are fine), dry onion soup mix, red wine, hot cooked noodles

escargot, drained, red wine, garlic, crushed, coarsely ground black pepper, butter, softened, fresh parsley, chopped, tarragon, chives, if you get snails in their shells , do read about the purging process first (search online). those without shells are ready to cook.

unsliced bread, butter, mayonnaise (use a good quality, such as hellman s), tomato, peeled and thinly sliced, cream cheese, room temperature, milk, meat, cooked and minced (ham, turkey, beef, or salmon are all good), parsley (to garnish )

all of these are 14-16oz cans., green beans , pork & beans, kidney beans (all drained), chili with beans and 1 chile without beans, green onions, sliced, bell pepper, diced, chili sauce, brown sugar, cooked, drained, cooled and crumbled bacon

all of these are 14-16oz cans., green beans , pork & beans, kidney beans (all drained), chili with beans and 1 chile without beans, green onions, sliced, bell pepper, diced, chili sauce, brown sugar, cooked, drained, cooled and crumbled bacon

all cans are regular size, diced cooked chicken, onion, chopped, diced tomatoes, undrained, tomatoes with chilies (rotel), undraied, whole kernel corn,undrained, black beans, drained & rinsed, pinto beans, undrained, ranch-style beans, undrained, sliced green olives, sliced black olives, taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix

butter (optional), chopped onion (frozen ones are fine), cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, shredded parmesan cheese, albacore tuna, drained, sliced mushrooms (optional), chopped ripe black olives, parsley (to taste), lemon juice, paprika (to taste), extra wide egg noodles, cooked & drained (or any kind of pasta), french fried onion rings (another option is to use crushed potato chips)

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

blueberry dessert wraps, quick, delicious and elegant. perfect for easy entertaining., sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, blueberries fresh or frozen, reduced fat cream cheese softened, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, flour tortillas 7-inch flour tortillas, butter, prepare sauce : in a small saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in orange juice. cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is clear and thickened, about 5 minutes. stir in 1 cup blueberries and return to a boil. boil and stir for 1 minute., prepare filling : in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light. add confectioners sugar and vanilla. beat until smooth and creamy., assemble wraps : spread a tortilla with about 2 tbsp of the cheese mixture. place about 6 frozen blueberries across the center of each tortilla. roll jelly-roll style. repeat with remaining wraps. in a medium skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat; place half of the wraps seam side down in skillet and cook turning occasionally until evenly browned, about 3 minutes. remove from pan and keep warm while cooking the remaining wraps., serve topped with hot blueberry sauce.