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Mashed Potatoes

Peel the potatoes. Cut them into chunks, then cover them with cold water in a very large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until very tender all the way through. Drain the potatoes, then put them back into the pot over VERY low heat to evaporate any excess liquid. This will dry the potatoes.While the potatoes are drying, heat whole milk just until hot, but not boiling. A good rule of thumb is to use about 2/3 cup milk for every 2 to 3 pounds of potatoes. You can use a mixture of cream and milk, if desired. Add butter or margarine to the hot, dry potatoes, keeping them over very low heat. Mash with a hand masher until the butter is melted and the potatoes are very smooth.With an electric mixer, beat the potatoes (with the pot still over low heat) as you add the hot milk, a little at a time, until the potatoes are the desired consistency. Scrape sides of the pot with a rubber spatula. Do not overbeat. Stop beating when they are creamy and fluffy. Add salt and white pepper to taste. The white pepper is used so that they are no "unsightly" black specks in the potatoes.NOTES:
Always work quickly so that the potatoes do not cool down. Lukewarm potatoes turn gluey.Adding cold milk can turn hot potatoes gluey.

Chimichangas
ChimichangasSee instructions for folding under "." Place completed burritos in a deep fryer heated to 350?F and fry them until golden brown. Hold the burrito down with long handled tongs so that it does not open up. (Upload by user)

Enchiladas
EnchiladasSee instructions under "." (Upload by user)

Coconut
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Cooking on a seasoned plank
Cooking on a Seasoned PlankSoak a 1 inch thick hardwood plank in cold water overnight. Weigh it down, so every surface soaks. Dry it well and rub with oil. Place in a 350 degree F oven for an hour. Once seasoned, follow as directed in recipe. A trough around the edge will catch meat juices; other (Upload by user)

Oven dried tomatoes
Oven Dried TomatoesSet your oven to its lowest setting, below 200 degrees F.Slice Italian style (Roma or plum) tomatoes in half, top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds with your fingers. Place, cut side down, directly on oven racks and let them dry for 12 to 15 hours. (Upload by user)

Pomegranates
PomegranatesuAvailability/uLate September through mid February.uSelection and storage/uLook for large, brightly colored fruit with shiny skins. Pomegranates keep longer than most fruits. Stored separately in small plastic sandwich bags, they will keep in the fridge (Upload by user)

Pumpkin
PumpkinPick a pumpkin that is heavy for its size.The pumpkin should be blemish free and should be bright in color.The smaller the pumpkin, the more sweet and tender it will be.If you are going to cook the pumpkin, pick one that is grown specifically for eating, such (Upload by user)

Pumpkin puree
Pumpkin PureeCut a medium (about 6 pound) fresh pumpkin into 5 inch square pieces. Remove the seeds and fibrous strings. Arrange the pieces in a single layer, skin side up, in a large, shallow baking pan. Cover with foil.Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 to 11/2 hours or until tender./ (Upload by user)

Roux
Roux (Cajun)Roux is a thickening agent used in Cajun cooking.7 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup flourIn a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke (about 4 minutes). With a long handled metal whisk, gradually mix in flour, stirring u (Upload by user)

Scrambled eggs
Scrambled EggsThere is a secret to making wonderful scrambled eggs. The number one rule is to add a spoonful or two of water, not cream or milk. Water slows down the coagulation of the egg yolk, making a creamier product. Milk products work the opposite way and tend to harden the yolk. A (Upload by user)
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Splenda
Splenda�Splenda� has been available in Canada for several years and is now available in the United States. Splenda� (sucralose) is chemically inert and does not break down as it passes through the body. It can be used more or less measure for measure like sugar. In other words, 1 teaspoo (Upload by user)
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Sun dried tomatoes
Sun Dried TomatoesuMethod 1/uWash and stem tomatoes. Slice horizontally about 1/4 inch thick. If desired, salt on both sides, allow to sit for 30 minutes, then rinse. Lay on mesh or foil covered baking sheets. Cover lightly with cheesecloth. Place in the hot sun for several hours (Upload by user)
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Gravy (turkey)
Gravy (Turkey)If using giblets in your gravy, refer to the instructions below for preparation.Remove the cooked turkey and roasting rack from the roasting pan. Pour the poultry drippings through a sieve into a container. Add 1 cup stock (poultry, meat or vegetable) to the roasting (Upload by user)
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Cast iron
Cast IronuSeasoning/uTo season a new skillet, Dutch oven, griddle, etc., rub the pan inside and out with lard, vegetable shortening or canola oil. Bake it at 350 degrees F for about one hour.Over the next few days, repeat the process. After you begin using the pan, clea (Upload by user)

Almonds
AlmondsuHow to Blanch Almonds/uPlace shelled almonds in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Turn burner to high. Once water boils, remove from heat. Drain and cover almonds with cold water to cool. Press each almond between thumb and forefinger to slip off skin. Dry almonds on (Upload by user)
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Perfect hard-boiled eggs
Hard Boiled EggsGet perfect eggs every time by putting the eggs in cold water. Bring the water to a hard boil, then remove the pot from the heat. Cover it and wait for 20 minutes! Any less time and you will have soft boiled eggs. Any longer time and you will get that dark sulfur ring aro (Upload by user)
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