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Pumpkin Puree

Cut a medium (about 6 pound) fresh pumpkin into 5-inch square pieces. Remove the seeds and fibrous strings. Arrange the pieces in a single layer, skin side up, in a large, shallow baking pan. Cover with foil.Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 to 11/2 hours or until tender.Scoop the pulp from the rind. Place part of the pulp in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Transfer the pumpkin into a strainer lined with cheesecloth or overlapping, large coffee filters. Set over a large bowl and press out any liquid. Cover the surface of the pur?e with plastic wrap and let it drain, chilled, overnight.Microwave Instructions
Halve pumpkin; remove seeds and cut pumpkin into 1-inch cubes. Place in a shallow 2-quart dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap, leaving an opening for steam to escape. Microwave on HIGH (100 percent power) for 20 to 25 minutes or until pumpkin is tender. Give the dish a quarter-turn every 5 minutes.

Chimichangas
ChimichangasSee instructions for folding under "." Place completed burritos in a deep fryer heated to 350?F and fry them until golden brown. Hold the burrito down with long handled tongs so that it does not open up. (Upload by user)

Enchiladas
EnchiladasSee instructions under "." (Upload by user)

Coconut
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Cooking on a seasoned plank
Cooking on a Seasoned PlankSoak a 1 inch thick hardwood plank in cold water overnight. Weigh it down, so every surface soaks. Dry it well and rub with oil. Place in a 350 degree F oven for an hour. Once seasoned, follow as directed in recipe. A trough around the edge will catch meat juices; other (Upload by user)

Roux
Roux (Cajun)Roux is a thickening agent used in Cajun cooking.7 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup flourIn a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke (about 4 minutes). With a long handled metal whisk, gradually mix in flour, stirring u (Upload by user)

Scrambled eggs
Scrambled EggsThere is a secret to making wonderful scrambled eggs. The number one rule is to add a spoonful or two of water, not cream or milk. Water slows down the coagulation of the egg yolk, making a creamier product. Milk products work the opposite way and tend to harden the yolk. A (Upload by user)

Splenda
Splenda�Splenda� has been available in Canada for several years and is now available in the United States. Splenda� (sucralose) is chemically inert and does not break down as it passes through the body. It can be used more or less measure for measure like sugar. In other words, 1 teaspoo (Upload by user)

Sun dried tomatoes
Sun Dried TomatoesuMethod 1/uWash and stem tomatoes. Slice horizontally about 1/4 inch thick. If desired, salt on both sides, allow to sit for 30 minutes, then rinse. Lay on mesh or foil covered baking sheets. Cover lightly with cheesecloth. Place in the hot sun for several hours (Upload by user)

Gravy (turkey)
Gravy (Turkey)If using giblets in your gravy, refer to the instructions below for preparation.Remove the cooked turkey and roasting rack from the roasting pan. Pour the poultry drippings through a sieve into a container. Add 1 cup stock (poultry, meat or vegetable) to the roasting (Upload by user)

Cast iron
Cast IronuSeasoning/uTo season a new skillet, Dutch oven, griddle, etc., rub the pan inside and out with lard, vegetable shortening or canola oil. Bake it at 350 degrees F for about one hour.Over the next few days, repeat the process. After you begin using the pan, clea (Upload by user)

Almonds
AlmondsuHow to Blanch Almonds/uPlace shelled almonds in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Turn burner to high. Once water boils, remove from heat. Drain and cover almonds with cold water to cool. Press each almond between thumb and forefinger to slip off skin. Dry almonds on (Upload by user)
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Perfect hard-boiled eggs
Hard Boiled EggsGet perfect eggs every time by putting the eggs in cold water. Bring the water to a hard boil, then remove the pot from the heat. Cover it and wait for 20 minutes! Any less time and you will have soft boiled eggs. Any longer time and you will get that dark sulfur ring aro (Upload by user)
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Filling and steaming corn husk tamales
Filling and Steaming Corn Husk TamalesuFilling the Tamales/uPlace the dried corn husks in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes to one hour. Drain and select as many as you can of the larger pieces, but be careful not to open the crinkled leaves (Upload by user)
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Cauliflower
CauliflowerFrom the kitchen of Martin James Copenhagen, DenmarkRemove the jacket of leaves which, if very fresh, can be cooked by themselves like a hearty green such as collards. Core out the stem. Then cut the cauliflower in florets, much like broccoli, though the stem is less (Upload by user)
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Boiled lobster
Boiled LobsterThe number of lobsters to be boiled determines the minimum kettle size. The water should fill the pot one half to not more than two thirds full. Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. Place lobsters, head first, into the pot, completely submerging them. Cover (Upload by user)
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Browned flour
Browned Flour (Fat free roux) Using a fat free roux in the traditional recipes that call for a roux saves a significant amount of calories and fat. Mix equal amounts of browned flour and water before adding to recipes. uOven method/u2 to 3 C. white all purpose flourLar (Upload by user)
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