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Freezing and reheating pancakes is easy and handy for feeding grandkids. Just place sheets of wax paper between pancakes and wrap in foil or freezer bags. The pancakes will keep for about a month. To heat them, just stack 3 pancakes on a microwaveable plate and microwave uncovered on high for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Since you have grandkids, you might like our article on

Safely thaw frozen uncooked and cookedchicken gradually in the refrigerator. Place poultry in a dish or baking pan with sides to prevent leaking during the thawing period. Here are

Asian Cooking? Rice vinegar is sweeter, milder and less acidic than common Western vinegars. You could use apple cider vinegar with a pinch of sugar mixed in or you could use white wine vinegar. I would recommend you mix 1 part water with 3 parts white wine vinegar to use for the rice vinegar. Here's a handy chart for more

Homemade bread fresh and warm can turn an ordinary day into something special. Bread machines require precise measurements and can be a little troublesome with any little change made. A collapsed loaf can be an indication of too much yeast, too much sugar, too little salt or too much liquid. It can also be an indication of too large of a recipe. You may want to review...

Mary recently asked the same questionwhether meat loaf could be cooked in a slow cooker. The food safety experts say NO to meat loaf in a slow cooker. Likewise, they do not recommend cooking whole chicken and turkeys as it takes too long for a safe cooking temperature to reach the bone. Here are

Mmmm meat loaf! Rather than bread crumbs, my mother always uses crushed Wheaties cereal. I used to save up the bottom of the box cereal crumbs to use for bread crumbs. Now I cook gluten free and use crushed Rice Chex cereal. You can also use cracker crumbs, oats, cooked rice or quinoa. Crushed up savory snack chips could be interesting too.Try one of Betty's delicious

Bisquick mix and kalepartner well. Here are three recipes to try.

Breakfast Stir Fry with Sausage Fritters