Favorite Secret Ingredient In a Recipe?
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This isn't exactly a secret ingredient...more like a secret technique. To make the fluffiest, lightest cornbread, separate the eggs in the recipe and whip up the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold them into the batter. After you take out the cornbread from the oven, be sure to let the bread cool to firm up.
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Murphy224...I grind my almonds up in the food processor, add some vodka, let it all soak for a few months, then drain. You don't need super fresh almonds. Dried ones will do. I like to leave it soaking for a long time to dehydrate some and develop more flavor.
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When I boil potatoes for mashed potatoes, I peel a clove of garlic and cut off the root end. Once the potatoes are tender enough to mash, I drain the water, mash potatoes and garlic, add cream, butter and voila!
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