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expert q&a
- Can you make potato latkes ahead and reheat?
- What do I do if my 12-month-old only wants to eat hot dogs, cheese and Kix?
- I'm concerned when a friend feeds her 6-month-old triplets cereal. Is there any information I can share with my friend so these infants can learn to enjoy their food and experience the textures?
- How do I get my child to eat other foods besides peanut butter?
- I've been craving fried eggplant, but it always comes out greasy. What am I doing wrong?
- I had a piece of mincemeat pie at a friend's house, and now I'm craving it! What exactly is mincemeat pie?
- At a friend's house, I had a wonderful spaghetti squash dish. Now I'm craving it! But what is a spaghetti squash and how do you cook it?
- How do you make potato soup?
- What is creme fraiche?
- My daughter's birthday theme is Sesame Street. Any recipe ideas?
- My mom feeds foods like french fries and sherbet to my 10-month-old. Is this harmful?
- Are there any foods you absolutely cannot freeze?
- What is white chocolate?
- How can I make tofu so that my child will eat it?
- What does it mean to "season" a frying pan?
- What can I use as a replacement for butter in my father's favorite scone recipe?
- What does the term "whole foods" mean?
- My friend's son is allergic to dairy products and nuts. I would like to surprise him with a birthday cake. Any suggestions?
- I had a cold salad at a friend's house that I loved! I'm 7 months pregnant and now crave it. What is quinoa and how do you cook it?
- How do you make homemade chicken stock?
- How do you make homemade hashbrowns?
- How do you cook portabella mushrooms?
- I have to eat a low-fiber diet. Which foods should I eat, and which should I avoid?
- What can I substitute for cottage cheese in recipes?
- My 14-month-old son is allergic to cheese, yogurt and milk. What should I put in his diet to replace cow's milk?
- What are sea vegetables?
- How do you freeze strawberries?
- Which foods can be constipating for adults?
- We have an electric yogurt maker, but it did not come with recipes. Can you help?
- My 11-year-old son wants to drink protein shakes instead of eating some meals. Is this OK?
- Is meat essential for people, and if not, what foods can you eat to replace the nutrients meat gives you?
- What can I do with papaya spears?
- I am anemic. What foods should I eat?
- Can you tell me about organic canning?
- Can you tell me the proportions to make homemade onion salt?
- I made some gumbo and it's way too spicy. What can I do?
- Can you pre-chop and then freeze vegetables for later use?
- Are potatoes good for you?
- Any tips for softening an avocado quicker?
- What should I eat to add more fiber to my diet?
- What can I substitute in recipes for sour cream?
- What is farina? How can I incorporate it into my diet?
- Is the mineral and vitamin content of the sea vegetable dulse lowered by cooking it?
- Is millet a whole protein? How can I incorporate this grain into my
- My children love wraps in their lunchboxes. What are some creative filling ideas?
- Can hard-boiled eggs be frozen?
- Can I freeze cookie dough?
- I've read the latest research on carrots and broccoli, and want to include them a lot in my meal planning. What ways can I cook or use these cancer-fighting veggies?
- I've decided to go vegetarian. What are the meat substitutions on the market today?
- What are some fun (and nutritious) sandwich ideas?
- What are some ideas for homemade baby foods I can make for my 8-month-old grandson?