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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.

tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, rotel tomatoes (original recipe recommended), ranch style beans, red kidney beans, cannellini beans (white kidney, can use other white beans like great northern if unavailable), pinto beans, hominy (white or yellow ), diced green chilies, sliced mushrooms, drained (stems & pieces are fine), black olives, green olives (typically difficult to find small can or jar so i just slice up some pimento-stuffed queen olives an), taco seasoning mix, hidden valley ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, ground beef or 1 -1 1/2 lb shredded chicken, green bell pepper, diced, garlic clove, diced, black pepper, beer (ale style like sam adams or sierra nevada is recommeded), hot sauce (or to taste)

red kidney beans, cooked and drained, butter, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, hot pepper, minced, garlic cloves, crushed, curry powder, vegetable broth, brown rice, cooked, fresh coriander leaves, chopped, salt, bananas, sliced (ripe but firm are best)

margarine or 3/4 cup butter, melted, onion, cheese whiz, cream of mushroom soup, sugar, salt & pepper, milk, rice, uncooked, frozen broccoli, thawed (florets are best)

flour, baking powder, nutmeg or 1/4-1/2 tsp ginger, salt, apples, diced (cooking ones are best, but i use whatever i have on hand), milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, water

eggplants (japanese are best), chopped onion, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, green chilies, chopped, salt, chopped fresh cilantro, vegetable oil (for frying )

zucchini , young firm ones are best, salt , to taste, olive oil, for frying

milk, sour cream, instant pudding mix (lemon or vanilla are best), graham cracker pie crust

butter or 125 g margarine, softened, caster sugar, eggs, bananas, over ripe and mashed are best, self raising flour, bicarbonate of soda, milk, orange , juice of, grated orange rind (to garnish ), butter, icing sugar

egg whites, sugar, salt, vanilla, crunch peanut butter cereal (original flavor), chopped walnuts or pecans if that is your preferance, semi-sweet chocolate chips (mini are best), shredded coconut

cucumbers , kirby, japanese, or seedless are best, sugar, wasabi powder, salt

frozen chopped spinach, well drained and squezzed, flaked crab, water chestnuts, finely chopped, green onions, chopped, ranch dressing mix, dill weed, plain yogurt, light mayonnaise, pita pockets (whole wheat are best)

apples (red are best, medium to large in size), raw sugar, honey, dates, sultanas, mixed spice

olive oil, onion, diced, minced garlic, chicken sausage , slice into bite size pieces the flavoured trader joes varieties are great, crushed tomatoes, chili sauce, sweet, salt, pepper, paprika, whole wheat pasta , spiral penne, elbow etc are best, mixed vegetables, frozen, fresh basil, chopped

bacon, cooked and crumbled, reserved bacon fat or 4 tbsp butter if you prefer, onion, diced thinly, celery (the core and leaves are best), diced thinly, bread crumbs (i make my own), crackers (like stoned wheat thins), crushed, parsley, poltury seasoning, pepper, salt to taste, vegetable broth (like pacific natural foods ), eggs, beaten

shreddies cereal, cheerios toasted oat cereal, pretzels (small 1 are best), peanuts, bugles original flavor snacks, butter, melted, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery salt, paprika, tabasco sauce

croutons , homemade are best,boxed are okay, diced tomatoes, provolone cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, olive oil, onion, diced, zucchini, cleaned and sliced, salt and pepper, tomato juice, seasoned dry bread crumb, grated parmesan cheese