Substituting Mirin in Recipes and Helpful Tips
Mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine used for gloss and cling. If unavailable use dry sherry or sweet Marsala, or dissolve 1/4 teaspoon sugar in 1/4 cup white wine or sherry as a quick substitute. Miniature teacake pan yields 30 non stick cakes for 32 dollars at Macy's.
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Tips for a Quieter Meal in Noisy Restaurants
Diners cite noisy rooms as a major gripe per Zagat data. To quiet a meal, choose a booth with padded fabric, avoid busy bars and tables near the kitchen, sit near a wall or corner, and ask the hostess for a quiet table.
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Whole chickens prove budget friendly for grilling this season
Associated Press writer Jim Romanov notes whole birds offer affordable grilling options under one dollar per pound, delivering moisture and smoky flavor when cooked slowly over high heat. Experts warn of challenges in preparing whole chickens and emphasize careful handling for best results this summer barbecue season.
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Tandoori Beer Can Grilled Chicken Recipe
A half filled beer can steams a whole chicken, yielding moist meat with a crispy tandoori spiced skin. Rubbed with a spice mix and lemon juice, the bird grills upright over indirect heat for about one hour, then rests before carving.
Mojo Marinated Chicken Grilled Under a Brick
A whole split chicken is marinated in orange juice lime juice and zest cumin oregano and garlic then pressed flat and cooked on a grill under two foil wrapped bricks. The recipe includes mojo marinade and grilled asparagus and rice pilaf as sides.
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Vegetarian burritos draw meat eater praise from UI geoscience student
Melinda Woods a University of Iowa geoscience PhD candidate praises a simple bean burrito recipe as comfort food. She notes budget limits influence meat avoidance and shares how she heats tortillas bakes burritos and suggests garnishes. This piece includes a full bean burrito recipe with ingredients and steps.
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