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i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

frozen steak-style french fries, garlic salt, seasoning salt, onion powder, grated sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, enough to make 1/2 cup once cooked, frying oil

healthy bunches collard greens(washed, cut, trimmed and stems removed ), collard greens tend to be sandy or gritty if not washed properly. you might think they are clean - wash them again, even heard of some people putting the bunches of leaves on the top shelf of their dishwasher ....without soap of course, smoked turkey necks (for 1 bunch of greens, 6 turkey necks), olive oil, water for cooking, pot or boiler with lid for cooking, salt, duct tape( ) you ll find out later.....tee hee

tomatoes, cored, cut in half , seeds removed (1 1/4 lb), onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, garlic cloves, unpeeled, dried ancho chiles, stem removed , seeds reserved, dried guajillo chilies, stem removed , seeds reserved, sesame seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, about 2 inches long, dried mexican oregano, dried thyme, toasted almond, dry roasted peanuts, raisins, chicken stock (plus a little more if necessary), cooking oil, mexican chocolate, chopped, cooking oil, fire-roasted tomatoes , pureed in blender, mole , from recipe above, chicken stock, mexican chocolate, chopped

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.

skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, panko bread crumbs (love panko, but you can use regular), milk, egg, dry mustard, dill weed, swiss cheese, cubed, ham, cubed, cream of chicken soup (healthy request), sour cream, milk, canola oil for browning, pepper to taste, p.s you can make with cooked chicken, just add the panko bread crumbs to the top of the mixture , with melted butter, p.s.s you can pump up the cheese , by adding provolone...

soft bread cubes (crusts removed ), milk, eggs, lightly beaten, salt, pepper, butter, divided, shredded swiss cheese, dry bread crumbs, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

fully cooked ready to serve pork roast ( that you had the day before or two days before that hasn tsp been heated for the second round..mea......., red potatoes peeled /or 1 can of ready to use potatoes, carrots sliced /or 1 small can of carrots, roux ( or make your own ), water

cumin seed, mustard seeds, oil, green chili, washed,ends trimmed and finely chopped, onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped, fresh ginger, peeled,washed and finely chopped, garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped, tomatoes, peeled,washed and finely chopped, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder (use a little less than 1/2 tsp.), fresh curry leaves, washed and torn, water (this is added for cooking the tomatoes), water (to boil whole green moong dal), salt, salt, water (to make gravy for the lentils this is added at the end), whole green lentils, cleaned,washed ,soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained (whole green moong dal)

fruitcakes get an awful lot of bad press , especially the mass produced varieties, but a rich homemade version can be incredibly delicious., fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together. when wrapped in cloth and foil, saturated with alcoholic liquors regularly, and kept in in tightly closed tins, a fruitcake may be kept for months or even years, have it your way ..., if there are certain fruits you don tsp like , you can always include more of another, or some of your own favorites. dried fruits cooked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts. to convert a favorite dark fruitcake recipe to a light fruitcake, leave out the dark spices, use light colored fruits (golden raisins, dried apricots, etc.), and replace dark corn syrup or molasses with light corn syrup

fresh parsley (or 1 huge bunch), about 1 1/2 cup chopped, minus the stems, fresh chopped mint (or more !), onion , minced- optional but my guys don tsp like it in), diced fresh tomatoes, salt (to taste- add more at end if needed ), black pepper, cooked bulgur wheat, cooled or cooked couscous, cooled, lemon juice- you might want to try less but we really like it lemony, olive oil

biscuit pockets, separate biscuits from 1 can (17 1/3 oz.) refrigerated southern style biscuits. press each to flatten into a 4 inch round. place 4 rounds on a cookie sheet. top with about 1/2 cup filling(suggestions follow). brush edges with water, then top each with another round. press edges with tines of a fork to seal. bake in a 375 degree oven 12-18 minutes, until golden brown., diced corned beef , 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese, 1/2 cup sauerkraut and thousand island dressing., shredded cooked pork or beef mixed with your favorite bbq sauce, to moisten., diced smoked sausage , 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup sliced scallions, 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper.

baking potatoes, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips, broccoli, cooked and coarsely chopped, green onion, sliced, milk, butter, bacon, cooked and coarsely chopped, garlic clove, minced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, oil, cheddar cheese, grated, salt, pepper

spinach leaves, swiss cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, mushrooms, sliced, hard-boiled eggs, sliced, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, granulated sugar, green onion, sliced thin, cooked bacon, crumbled

ranch salad dressing, french-fried onions, lettuce, cheddar cheese, gherkin, chop red onion, caesar salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, black olives, pizza sauce, cheddar cheese, green pepper, hot pepper flakes, shredded mexican blend cheese, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese or american cheese, baked beans, warmed, bacon, cooked, tomato, onion

butter or 2 tbsp oil, yellow onion, chopped, fresh garlic, chopped, green pepper, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, crushed bay leaf, minced fresh parsley (optional), frozen sliced okra (optional), salt and pepper, cayenne pepper, frozen baby shrimp (at least), cooked rice

onion, diced, bell peppers, sliced, stewed tomatoes, flour, salt, pepper, all purpose greek seasoning, sirloin steaks, 3/4-inch thick (or whatever is on sale), cooking oil, water, beef bouillon cubes, garlic powder, basil, feta cheese (tomato basil feta works great)

bittersweet chocolate, chopped, heavy cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, softened (1 stick), recipe yellow cake batter (enough to make two 8-inch layers, about 5 1/3 cups of batter)