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How To Easily Make Dark Corn Syrup

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:27:39 +0000

Make Dark Corn Syrup At Home In Just A Few Seconds

Instead of Running To The Store

So, you just pulled out grandma’s favorite pie recipe only to discover every ingredient is in your pantry except dark corn syrup.

Your first thought is probably can I substitute light corn syrup for dark corn syrup? (Answer) Yes and No!

For the most part, it will work but the flavor and color will both be off.

No need to run to the store, you probably have the two ingredients you need to make dark corn syrup in the pantry.

That’s right, just 2 ingredients.

This is truly one of those recipes that are so simple you’ll wonder why you’ve bothered to buy it premade all these years.

Why Pay More

The best part is once you realize the ingredients needed to make dark corn syrup have a shelf life of (literally years after opening) you can stop paying through the nose for the ingredients by purchasing in bulk rather than those tiny bottles that cost a fortune. per oz compared to per oz in bulk

Indefinite Shelf Life

If you don’t have these two simple ingredients in your pantry, perhaps it’s time to rethink your pantry. Did you know that things like light corn syrup, molasses, salt, and white rice, among many other common ingredients found in the average pantry, when stored properly, will keep for years, (Even After Opening)

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Great Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:05:37 +0000

Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

On A Croissant

Quick and simple

This recipe may seem basic but is both delicious and easy to make. If you make it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator it is great anytime for sandwiches, quick appetizers, salads, and more.

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Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:00:20 +0000

Hard Boiled Eggs

A Personal Favorite

There are many ways to make eggs, but one of the most versatile has got to be hard-boiled because once you have a supply of hard boiled eggs in your refrigerator you can create so many other wonderful dishes using them.

Here are just a few simple ideas for using hard-boiled eggs

Deviled Eggs
Egg Salad
Sliced For Salad
Use in potato salad
Use in macaroni salad

So what’s the secret to making perfect hard-boiled eggs on the stove every time? Well, it’s the same for all boiled eggs whether you want them soft or hard boiled.

If you want to make perfect boiled eggs you need only to follow one simple rule, which is to never put the eggs in the water until the water is boiling. Then it is just a matter of tracking your time.

For hard boiled eggs with good firm yolks, you boil for 11 minutes, Anything under 7 minutes and you’ll still be in the soft-boiled stage.

Did you know you can also make hard boiled eggs in the microwave? With the right pots and pans that are truly designed for your microwave you sure can. Check out our quick 2-minute video to discover how.

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Make Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:00:14 +0000

Soft Boiled Eggs

A Personal Favorite

There are many ways to make eggs, but a personal favorite for me has always been soft-boiled in a cup with a bit of butter and seasoning. Simply Delicious!

So what’s the secret to making perfect soft-boiled eggs every time? Well, it’s the same for all boiled eggs whether hard or soft boiled.

If you want to make perfect boiled eggs you need only to follow one simple rule, and that is to never and the eggs to the water until the water is boiling. Then it is just a matter of tracking your time.

For soft boiled eggs with runny yolks, you boil for 4 minutes, soft but firming for 6 minutes. Anything over 7 minutes and you are heading for the hard-boiled stage.

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Easy And Delicious Slow Cooker Roast Pork

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:01:10 +0000

Easy And Delicious Slow Cooker Roast Pork

Looking for a great meat market nearby? Click Here!

Don’t you just love slow cookers? Truly a set-it and-forget-it way to cook

Looking for something to go with that wonderful pork roast? Why not check out some side recipes on Plum Cookin’

Simple Homemade Sour Cream or “Créme Fraiche”

Karen and Denny's Kitchen — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:46:51 +0000

Homemade Sour Cream

Ever notice the more expensive the sour cream the fewer ingredients it seems to contain? Some of the cheapest brands out there may contain as much gelatin as they do cream.

When you make your own homemade sour cream you not only control the ingredients, but you also are quite probably able to save money over the price of the best brands on the shelf.

The price of cream can be a funny thing though, the sky seems to be the limit on price so you will most likely need to shop around to find the best deal.

No matter what though the first thing you’re going to need when making sour cream is buttermilk so if you haven’t done so already you may want to check our homemade buttermilk recipe

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