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Shaping a Peanut Butter Cookie

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Peanut butter cookie dough is generally a stiff dough and needs to be flattened before baking. Using a floured fork, press the ball of dough until 3/8 in. thick. Press again across the lines to make a crisscross pattern.

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. —Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana

Walnut Ham Linguine

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Festive Chicken

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Moist golden chicken breasts are dressed up for the holidays in this special dish from field editor Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. Perched on a bed of sauteed spinach, the chicken is topped with a tangy cranberry, orange and pecan sauce.

Grilled Corn Medley

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Who knew a store-bought dressing could add so much flavor? This medley tastes delightful with garden-fresh veggies. Feel free to sub in your favorites and let the grill and the dressing do the rest! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

How Hot Are Your Coals?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

How can I judge how hot the coals in my charcoal grill are?

How Hot Are Your Coals?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Cautiously hold your hand 4 inches over the coals. Start counting the number of seconds you can hold your hand in place before the heat forces you to pull away.

If you can hold your hand above the fire for no more than 2 seconds, the heat level is "hot" (about 500°).
If you can only hold your hand above the coals for 3 seconds, the heat level is "medium-hot" (about 400°).
If you can hold your hand above the coals for no more than 4 seconds, the heat level i

Problem-Solving Pointers for Quick Bread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Bread is Tough and Dense or has Tunnels

Batter was overmixed.

Problem-Solving Pointers for Quick Bread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Bread is Soggy

Batter had too much liquid or fat.

Problem-Solving Pointers for Quick Bread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Center of Bread had Sunk

There was too little or too much leavening.

Bread was underbaked.

Batter stood too long before baking.

Problem-Solving Pointers for Quick Bread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Bread has a Thick Brown Crust

Batter had too much sugar.

Problem-Solving Pointers for Quick Bread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Bread has a Bitter Aftertaste

Batter had too much leavener.