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    Tips for Venus fly trap? (long question)?

    In a few days ma parents r gonna get me an ma sis a Venus fly trap. So wat r some things I should know. I live in south eastern Iowa and I'll be in a attic. I know u don't feed it hamburger meat, but wat about like steak? Or is it no to all meats? I know they go dorment and it looks like they r...
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    Germination failing in greenhouses?

    I'm a first time gardener and I planted a ton of flower seeds in little greenhouse kits from walmart called Jiffy7, put alot of the time they don't sprout. I was leaving the lids on while living in florida, but then I stopped that someone told me they might be getting cooked... they are...
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    What herbs are easy to grow?

    I Have got a balcony that I plan on producing herbs with. I possess a couple ceramic pots and am rummaging for a couple of more. I do cook a bit and plan to grow chives, cilantro and basil unquestionably. Does anybody have some hints for growing herbs or whatever tips for other herbs that I...
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    How to make a mini herb garden?

    I really like to use fresh herbs when i cook so i like to have an herb garden. I don't have a green thumb and usually end up killing my plants/forgetting about them/smashing them etc. I would like to have one in my kitchen where i could take a little better care of it and use it easier. Does...
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    why wont my basil grow?

    im growing basil in my bathroom the only room that gets full sunlight . its kind of cold cause the vent in there was permenatly shut . it has a tall cealing . the pot that im growing it in is a cooking pot that i cant use its to thin and scorches food so ive never used it . there are no holes in...
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    Can I start my own mini-vegetable garden in a 12' X 5' space in front of my house? If so how should I start?

    I have a nice space in front of my house that I would like to start planting vegetables and herbs in that I can use for cooking. I have never worked in or grown a garden before so I was wondering if some experienced gardeners can help me by giving me some tips on how to start....Thanx!
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    Asian Glazed Drumsticks

    8 medium chicken drumsticks, skin removed Pam spray oil 1 cup water 1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (Teri used 1 and half tsp) 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 4 tsp sugar or agave nectar (Teri used brown sugar) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tsp ground ginger 2 tbsp chives or scallions...
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    Olive, Garlic and Lemon Chicken - Paleo Recipe

    This is an absolutely delicious chicken thighs recipe making the prominent use of black olives, garlic and lemon juice. Ingredients * 1/4 cup butter (or ghee), tallow, coconut oil or poultry fat; * 1/2 lb black olives (kalamata), cut in half; * 8 chicken thighs, with bones and skin; * 3 cups...
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    Braised Spicy Tofu

    1 - 16 oz. Pkg. firm tofu Sauce: *1/4 cup vegetable Stock *1 tbsp Soy Sauce *2 tsp Sugar *1 tsp Sesame oil *1 tbsp canola oil Other ingredients: *1/2 cup sliced Onion *4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced *1 fresh jalapeno chile (with seeds) thinly sliced *2 tsp salted black beans, rinsed and...
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    Panda Express Eggplant Tofu

    2 tbsp olive oil 1 (12 oz) package of firm tofu, cut into 1 inch chunks 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 medium size yellow or white onion, peeled and cut into small chunks 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, cut into chunks 2 or 3 small eggplants, stem removed, cut into...
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    25 Other Uses For Coffee Filters

    Coffee filters ..... Who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing even the large ones. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers. 2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome... Coffee filters are lint-free so...
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    Pollo con salsa

    cut-up-chicken, washed and dry 2 to 3 quart pot 6 to 7 tomatoes 1/2 onion 1 green or red pepper without seeds and vains 2 cloves of garlic 4 potatoes peeled and cut by half Thyme 1 teaspoon 3 or 4 tablespoons of canola oil 2 to 3 cups of water or enough to cover your chicken first you put in a...
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    Cat Cora's Halibut

    A restaurant-style dish that boasts a lot of flavor thanks to a tomato-basil sauce with bursts of capers and the crunch of toasted pepitas. Ingredients 2 Tablespoon Pepitas (Pumpkin seeds) 6 Ounce Halibut Fillets (4) 2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 Teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground) 2 Tablespoon...
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    Punjabi Samosa

    Ingredients Samosa Fillingoil 3 tbsp ginger & garlic paste 1 tbsp peas 1 cup potatoes 2 medium coriander powder 1 tbsp jeera powder 1 tsp mustard 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp salt to taste MethodSamosa filling: First take oil in a kadai or a big pan and put mustard seed after it...
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    Sautéed Potato, Green Pepper and Eggplant

    Ingredients: 1 eggplant 2 potatoes 2 green peppers chopped green onion chopped ginger chopped garlic white sugar salt soy sauce wet cornstarch (the proportion of the cornstarch and water should be 1:2) Note: the amount of the ingredients especially the seasonings listed above can be...
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    Sesame Halva

    Ingredients: 3 cups sesame seeds ¾ cup tahini ½ cup sugar ½ cup honey ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon allspice Preparation: In a skillet, heat sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly toasted. Once cooled, add sesame seeds to a food processor one cup at a time and blend. Add...
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    Indian Potatoes with Black and Yellow Mustard Seeds

    Total: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients * 4 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil, divided * 2 teaspoons black or brown mustard seeds * 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds * 2 teaspoons cumin seeds * 1/2 teaspoon turmeric * 2 pounds small Yukon Gold...
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    Shaker Lemon Pie

    Preparation time: 1/2 hour plus at least 12 hours for soaking and refrigeration. Baking time: 45 minutes to 1 hour Lemon filling: 2 large lemons 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs, beaten well 1 tablespoon cream 1 Double crust dough for 9-inch pie Day 1: Filling: Wash lemons; cut off both...
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    Tasty Tomato Catsup

    18 lbs of tomatoes 5 large onions 3 long hot peppers 2 cups cider or wine vinegar 3/4 cup brown sugar spices:1.5 Tblsps each: allspice cloves mace celery seed black peppercorns 3 inches of cinnamon stick 3/4 tsp mustard powder 1 clove of garlic, cut in half 2 bay leaves Wash the tomatoes and...
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    Armchair Quarterback Crunch

    3 qt Popped popcorn 2 c Mini pretzels 1/3 c Roasted pepitas or hulled pumpkin seeds (optional) 1/4 c Regular or light margarine 2 tbs Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Mexican seasoning Place popped popcorn, pretzels and pepitas in large bowl. Melt margarine in small pan. Add Parmesan and Mexican...
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