What is that sweet ingredient generally found in General Tso's chicken?
Q. I LOVE general tso's chicken and have tried cooking a few recipes but these recipes seem to have been missing something. I have eaten general tso's chicken at various places, and I enjoy it most when it has a sweet taste to it. I am not very familiar with chinese food and am really hoping someone can tell me what this sweet tasting ingredient might be. Thanks for any help!
Asked by Stephanie S - Mon Jul 13 19:33:51 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sugar.
Answered by unknown - Mon Jul 13 19:37:25 2009

What is that sweet roll bread that is very fluffy and has a sweet flavor?
Q. I went to the Old Country Buffet and found a roll bread that is absolutely divine. It is very fluffy and sweet, along with soft. It has melted butter directly on top. What is the name of this type of bread, and can you give me a recipe? (I feel silly for not knowing the name!) The bread itself is also slightly doughy and compacts together a little once touched. It looks similar to Challah, but I'm not sure that's it.
Asked by ://Leah* - Sat Dec 6 18:57:12 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Golden Corral Rolls 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/4 C. very warm water 1/3 C. sugar 1/4 C. butter or margarine 1 t. salt 1 C. scalding hot milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 1/2 C. sifted all-purpose four 2 T. melted butter or margarine for brushing rolls Sprinkle the yeast over very warm water in a large bowl. Stir until yeast dissolves and butter or margarine is melted. Cool mixture to 105 to 115 F. Add milk mixture to yeast, then beat in egg. Beat in 4 cups of the flour, 1 cup at a time to form a soft dough. Use some of the remaining 1/2 cup of the flour to dust a pastry cloth. Knead the dough lightly for 5 minutes, working in the remaining flour. Place dough in a warm buttered bowl; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in a… [cont.]
Answered by Sugar Pie - Sat Dec 6 19:41:10 2008

What type of sweet potato should I use for sweet potato pie?
Q. I want to make this sweet potato pie recipe but it does not say what kind of sweet potato to use and the grocery store does not have anything that just says "sweet potato". There are many types of yams (which I hear is sometimes what sweet potatos are called) and there are Jersey sweet potatoes (which are less sweet??)...what should I use?
Asked by Kiddo - Tue Oct 27 15:27:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The jersey sweet potatoes will be just find for your sweet potato pie! Enjoy! Andie
Answered by Answers by Andie - Tue Oct 27 16:27:16 2009

Sweet potato casserole with cornflakes and marshmallows, I need the recipe?
Q. Does anyone have the recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole (Souffle) that has marshmallows and cornflakes in it?
Asked by angl2839 - Wed Nov 21 11:54:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've never heard of that one!
Answered by dottielasvegas - Wed Nov 21 12:08:43 2007

What is something special and sweet to do for my boyfriend?
Q. I wanna do something for my boyfriend but a "just because" type of thing. I was thinking about drawing him a picture that said i love and all this other sweet stuff but im not sure. Any suggestions?? Were teenagers btw. :) ooo and if you have any christmas gift ideas put that down here too.
Asked by <3 - Tue Nov 10 21:12:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't go for a picture on paper, if that's what you were thinking of doing. Paint it on some quality canvas. Don't go for simple phrases like I love you, IMO. Make it something that he can hang on his wall for years to come. Just try some simple images of how he makes you feel. Here's some inspiration:
Answered by Lady Bajingo - Tue Nov 10 21:28:44 2009

What main dish goes well with sweet potatoes?
Q. I want to make sweet potatoes as a side dish, and I'm planning on making a green salad, too. What main dish would go well with this?
Asked by smile! - Sun Nov 1 16:55:56 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would make a chicken breast with cranberry pan sauce over it.. Can you tell the holidays are here!!! Can't wait any longer!!! 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders 1 can whole-berry cranberry sauce (1 c dry white wine, 2 T Dijon mustard, 2 T brown sugar) Saute chicken in small amount of oil in a large non-stick skillet on med-high, about 4 min on each side. Do not over cook. Remove to a platter and keep warm. Add wine to skillet on med-high and cook until reduced by half. Stir in cranberry sauce, mustard and sugar. Top chicken with heated sauce. I'm making this soon...
Answered by unknown - Sun Nov 1 17:09:22 2009

Any suggestions on what to do with sweet potatoes and green beans?
Q. I need some new ideas for my sweet potatoes and green beans that will accompany my Easter ham. I'm SICK of green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. I need some new ideas. Don't suggest other vegetables...I tried that once and my family had a hissy fit. It HAS to be sweet potato and green beans in some form.
Asked by katjam234 - Tue Mar 27 15:09:42 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For something different for Easter you could try Bengali Veggies. Potato (or sweet potato in this case), cut into 1-inch pieces Green Beans 1 fresh green chili 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled 1/4 cup of plain yogurt 1/4 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp ghee 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp granulated sugar pinch of ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom salt and pepper Bring a large pan of water to boil and add the diced potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Meanwhile, cut the chilies in half, scrape out the seeds and roughly chop the flesh. Chop the ginger and mix the chili and ginger together in a bowl. Drain the veggies, and the chili and ginger… [cont.]
Answered by Maggie H - Tue Mar 27 15:33:55 2007

What's a sweet way to show a man you care when you are in a long-distance relationship?
Q. Something sweet to say, complements, thinking of you gift?
Asked by F - Thu Aug 13 02:02:36 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Send him something you know he loves. It could be anything from a hand made trinket to a picture of you on a keychain. Some packaged food stores will send a certain amount over snail mail, if he has a favorite.
Answered by Banana Fritter - Thu Aug 13 02:11:52 2009

Is it safe to use pure sweet almond oil with fragrance?
Q. I have purchased sweet almond oil for my sensitive, dry skin. I then read the ingredients and it listed 100% pure expressed sweet almond oil, fragrance. I hope this doesn't cause any irritation.
Asked by beauty junkie - Tue Oct 16 18:18:39 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If it's pure, I guess it wouldn't have fragrance. Do a spot check on the inside of your forearm to test for sensitivity. If there's no problem there, it should be safe to use. If you have an allergic reaction, it will be much better if it's isolated to your forearm instead of spread out all over...
Answered by neminly - Tue Oct 16 18:34:00 2007

Are there any sweet potato pie recipes that dont call for milk or cream?
Q. My Grandmother used to make sweet potato pies without milk or cream. She was an old Southern woman that never measured or wrote down anything she knew by heart. I never got the chance to write the recipe down before she past away. I want to bake one for the upcoming holiday. Please help!
Asked by jen_jen_309 - Sat Oct 13 08:11:42 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Though I don't have an exact recipe for you, I would suggest baking the sweet potatoes, rather than boiling them. Their flavor is much more rich when baked. Or, you could do as I have done before, and it tastes dynamite!! Make candied sweet potatoes, and once they are fully cooked, mash them (or use the blender/mixer) and pour into pie crusts and bake. Here's a recipe for those, adjust it as you may need for a smaller batch. 3 pounds sweet potatoes or yams--peeled and cubed 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks sweet butter, cubed vanilla flavoring
Answered by TinyDancer - Wed Oct 17 10:16:12 2007

How do I make yams from a sweet potato?
Q. I have 3 sweet potatoes and I wanted to know how to make a pan of yams from those 3 sweet potatoes. How long do I boil potatoes, do I peel them first etc?
Asked by IamMuslimah - Fri Jan 26 15:55:06 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A sweet potato and yams are two different types of tubers. Are you looking for a candied sweet potato recipe? Ok here's a great recipe: 4 large sweet potatoes 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter 1 (3 to 4-inch) cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/3 cup bourbon (recommended: No. 7 Jack Daniels) 1 long strip orange peel Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry sweet potatoes and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are soft to the touch. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly then remove skin from potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. While the potatoes are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes… [cont.]
Answered by Mystic M - Fri Jan 26 16:00:42 2007

How do I get fresh, whole cranberries sweet for a recipe?
Q. I'm using fresh, whole cranberries in a thanksgiving pie recipe. The pie is an apple-cranberry pie. I made the pie last year, and the cranberries were tart and not sweet in the pie. Is there a way to make the canberries sweet so they taste delicious in the pie? (i heard soaking them in sugar water??) help me please :]
Asked by BleuFluer - Thu Nov 8 21:59:05 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I make a cranberry apple pie, and all I do is cut the fresh cranberries in half before adding them to the other filling ingredients. They absorb the sugars from the other ingredients while cooking and come out sweet.
Answered by amy-in-texas - Thu Nov 8 22:09:23 2007

Are there any recipes for old dried sweet corn?
Q. I have about 3 ears of sweet corn in my fridge that I forgot about for several weeks. The kernels are pretty shrivelled-up now. Is there anything I can make with dried-out sweet corn? I checked and they're definitely not mouldy, just dry. I don't want to throw them out or feed them to animals. Apparently Americans waste something like 30% of fresh produce purchased and I'm trying to cut down on my wastage.
Asked by Xenobiologista - Sun Jul 5 17:53:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Creamed Corn 4 cups (1 lb.) dried corn 4 cups milk 3 cups heavy cream 3 tsp. sugar 3 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Place dried corn in a large bowl and cover with milk and heavy cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 2. Transfer corn mixture to a large saucepan. Add sugar, salt, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and serve.
Answered by icybicycle - Sun Jul 5 18:03:41 2009

How do you make sweet and sour sauce? What's in it? Is it something you can make easily at home?
Q. Sweet and sour sauce like you get at a chinese place, just clarifying that. Is it healthy?
Asked by Lovve - Sun May 21 22:22:04 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, the one at the Chinese restaurants aren't that healthy. They contain a lot of sugar and food dyes. Here is a great recipe for sweet and sour pork, but you could use chicken too. It's healthy and low fat. I've been making it for years and it's from The American Heart Association cookbook. Sweet & Sour Pork Ingredients: Thinly sliced pork loin 2 T. oil pineapple chunks with juice 1/2 c. water 1/3 c. vinegar 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 T. soy sauce sliced onions and green peppers, thin Directions: Brown thinly sliced pork in oil until done. Remove from pan. Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Put pineapple aside. In a shaker, put the pineapple juice, water, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and soy sauce and… [cont.]
Answered by julianna_NY - Sun May 21 22:27:28 2006

How long can a sweet potato pie be out of the refrigerator?
Q. I'll be driving about 6 or 7 hours away for Thanksgiving but my inlaws really want me to bring my sweet potato pie. Will it still be good after being in the car for that long? I don't want anyone to get food poisoning or anything =) Also, should I make it that Wednesday before my drive or can I make it and refrigerate it today?
Asked by Vesuvius - Tue Nov 21 08:56:56 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would get a cooler. Your pie will be able to last as if it were in the fridgerator that way. However if it is not an option to take a cooler, lay down a bunch of towels in your cars floor board, cover the pie with aluminum foil, place it in the center of the towels and place frozen water bottles around it. That should knock a few hours of "sit out" time for you. If that is not an option either, the pie will be fine, but keep it in the floor board covered where it will be exposed to the least heat and make sure to eat it that day. Some people keep pies out of the fridge for several days, and that is fine for them. But in my opinion It really shouldn't sit out more then 12 hours.
Answered by stacy - Tue Nov 21 09:05:31 2006

What is the name of a red sweet dip served with poppadoms in Indian restaurants?
Q. The dip is a thick red sauce and it is very sweet, there aren't any onions etc mixed with it, it's just a plain thick red sweet dip. I have had this dip in a few Indian restaurants in London near where I live and want to know the name of it! Any help? Thank you.
Asked by winglau09 - Wed Jun 10 11:15:58 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Once again, tamarind sauce. It's very easy to make. Buy some tamarind seeds, it's usually vacuum packed like dates. Get the seedless if you can. Add an equal amount of palm sugar (jaggery) and a pinch of garam masala. Bring to a boil until the tamarind is soft. Puree and strain, done.
Answered by chefwest - Wed Jun 10 12:42:49 2009

How do you make cocktails not too sweet but tastes good?
Q. I like making margaritas and caipirinhas. Often times though, the mix is too sweet. I have tasted good margaritas and caipirinhas at a good restaurant where they are not too sweet but not watery either. What is the trick?
Asked by 21questions - Tue Jun 9 03:37:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The trick is to make things as cold as possible (lots of ice when shaking / stirring), fresh lime juice and balance. A good Margarita recipe is the classic 3:2:1 ration (tequila, triple sec, lime juice) shaken with ice and served straight or on the rocks. To make a slushy version, just blend with ice. For Caipirinhas, follow the recipe and use fresh limes.
Answered by unknown - Tue Jun 9 11:27:52 2009

What is the deal with people not knowing the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?
Q. I don't like yams. I absolutely love sweet potatoes. I can't figure out why people mix them up so much but I am starting to see that even big companies like Outback Steakhouse and baby food makers like Gerber are calling yams "sweet potatoes." Sweet potatoes are YELLOW on the inside and lighter in color on the outside than yams. They have an almost chewy firmness and they taste like a potato, only sweet. Yams are ORANGE and they are mushy and stringy when cooked. They actually have an almost squash-like flavor. They do not taste like a potato at all. So what is the deal? Who knows the difference between them and WHY is everyone so confused???
Asked by Natalie - Sun May 13 18:02:14 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I always thought they were the same thing until I read your question, so I looked. Here's what i found.. "In the United States, firm varieties of sweet potatoes were produced before soft varieties. When soft varieties were first grown commercially, there was a need to differentiate between the two. African slaves had already been calling the soft sweet potatoes yams because they resembled the yams in Africa. Thus, soft sweet potatoes were referred to as yams to distinguish them from the firm varieties."
Answered by com4tably_numbed - Sun May 13 18:11:39 2007

What's a really sweet way to say goodbye to your boyfriend?
Q. I need like a REALLY sweet line to say goodbye as people are leaving their summer camp. It's a boy and girl so any suggestions?
Asked by M_sexbomb :) - Sat Nov 1 00:21:30 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Camp with ya next year, buh-bye.
Answered by Bindy M - Sat Nov 1 00:26:09 2008

Can I substitute semi-sweet bakers chocolate for unsweetened?
Q. I want to make brownies but the recipe calls for unsweetened bakers chocolate squares and I only have semi-sweet (and can't get to the store), can I substitute these? Should I alter the recipe somehow if I do? Please be specific, I am an intermediate level cook. Thanks!!
Asked by Cheryl W - Sat May 3 18:14:09 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you can substitute whatever kind you prefer, no need to alter recipe...I don't know why some recipes specify a certain chocolate because it doesn't matter, all it does is change the chocolaty taste so if dark 65% is too bitter for me (and it is) I use what I like and thats semi-sweet I have never had a problem
Answered by Jo W - Sat May 3 18:26:50 2008