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		<title>Be a Frugal Cook &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/be-a-frugal-cook-part-2.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beef]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chocolate chip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cookie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cupcake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frugal cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saving money]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Being a Frugal Cook doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t enjoy the best.  It just means that you are smart about saving money.  Here are more Frugal Cook tips for your kitchen&#8230;
Save time and still have some great flavor with your chicken and/or beef.  Buy in bulk and freeze, but before you put it in the freezer, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be a Frugal Cook &#8211; part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/be-a-frugal-cook-part-1.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/be-a-frugal-cook-part-1.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frugal cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frugal shopping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pot pie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Potato]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=202</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning the basics of cooking is about all the ways to help you in the kitchen&#8230;from knowing what to substitute when you are out of an ingredient to saving money&#8230;so here are some ways for you to be a frugal cook with0ut sacraficing taste or time&#8230;So for the next couple posts, I am going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help in the Kitchen</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/help-in-the-kitchen.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/help-in-the-kitchen.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freezer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meal planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planning my meals]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=197</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are just some things that can help you with cooking, shopping and saving time and money.  Here are some simple tips that will help you do all of this&#8230;it just takes a little time and soon you will be in a routine and look like a pro in the kitchen&#8230;
Through years of trying to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-tips.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-tips.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aluminium foil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Butter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lemon zest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muffins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pancakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=193</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyday we can learn something new, we just need to know where to look.  Well, today you&#8217;ve looked in the right place.  I&#8217;m going to give you some money saving tips, time saving tips and more&#8230;
Save the environment, along with saving your money&#8230;when you are suppose to cover a casserole dish with aluminum foil, just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spices and more spices</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/spices-and-more-spices.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/spices-and-more-spices.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cayenne pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chili powder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tomato sauce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vinegar]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=191</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve talked about spices before, but I want to talk about some different spices.  We all know that spices can add a different flavor to a recipe, but do you know which spice does what?  Today, I want to discuss some very popular spices and what they can bring to the table for your recipes.

Salt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Small Kitchen Appliances</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/small-kitchen-appliances.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Black & Decker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blenders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bread machine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crock pot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hamilton Beach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mixers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Slow cooker]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=189</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have found some small kitchen appliances that I just can&#8217;t do without.  They have not only saved me money, but also time.  So today, I&#8217;m going to go over some of the best small kitchen appliances that I can&#8217;t do without in my kitchen&#8230;Here&#8217;s my top 5 small kitchen appliances:

Crock Pot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cutting Your Cooking Cost</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/cutting-your-cooking-cost.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/cutting-your-cooking-cost.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pantry Items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cooking cost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coupons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recipe Collections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saving money]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=187</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here at Basics of Cooking, I want to give you tips on all areas of your kitchen and cooking&#8230;there is a lot more to cooking than just knowing the difference between broiling and boiling.  So today, I want to talk to you about saving a little money in the kitchen. Here are the top 5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Microwave Tips &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/microwave-tips-part-2.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/microwave-tips-part-2.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ice cream]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Popcorn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Potato chip]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=184</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is part 2 of Microwave Tips.  Today we will learn how to use the microwave to warm fruit, heat muffins, toast nuts and more.  Don&#8217;t forget to check out Part 1 in my last post&#8230;So today we we have everything from fruit to water that we are going to use the microwave to melt, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Microwave Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/microwave-tips.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/microwave-tips.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brown sugar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Butter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microwave tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=180</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all rush around from time to time, and the microwave can be a great tool to help speed things along.  The following tips will show you how to use your microwave to save time and make your life a little easier&#8230;Make sure you are using microwave safe bowls, plates, utensils, etc. for any and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food Stains and How to Remove Them from Your Clothes</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/food-stains.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/food-stains.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coffee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coffee stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ice cream]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Juice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[removing food stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soda stains]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Soft drink]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tea stains]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=177</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Basics of cooking isn&#8217;t only about learning how to store or prepare food, it is also about how to remove food if they get on your washables.  After all, while you&#8217;re cooking, accidents do happen, and knowing how to take care of those situations, will not only keep you cooking, but it will keep your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Clean-up Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-clean-up-tips.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-clean-up-tips.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blender]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Detergent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dishwasher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dishwashing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garbage disposal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen cleaning tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vinegar]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Knowing the proper way to clean your kitchen, from appliances to clogged drains, is just important.  If you take care of your items, they will last a long time and will be ready to use the next time.To clean your blender:  Fill part way with hot water and then add a drop of liquid dish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Talk Spices</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/spices.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/spices.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pantry Items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cinnamon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ginger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutmeg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[storing spices]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=172</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Spices can make or break your meals.  Knowing which flavors do what can help you make your meals the best.  I want to talk about 4 diffrerent spices today&#8230;Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon and Nutmeg&#8230;These are spices you will use a lot during the holidays&#8230;Ginger is used in gingerbread, ginger cookies and in a lot of Chinese [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen &amp; Cooking Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-cooking-tips.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/kitchen-cooking-tips.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boiled egg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kitchen tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Onion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Salt]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=170</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This post is going to have some simple tips to help you in the kitchen, from keeping your mixing bowls from slipping to making sure your oven is heating to the right temperature&#8230;Hope this variety of tips help you in your kitchen&#8230;

So how do you keep your mixing bowls from slipping all over the place [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Comparison Cooking</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/comparison-cooking.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/comparison-cooking.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Extras]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Butter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[convenience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Economics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home made]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mac and cheese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[macaroni]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Milk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Velveeta]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=167</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I remember when I was in Home Economics and my teacher was trying to teach us about value cooking and our assignment was to figure out if meals from scratch cost more or less than buying packaged meals.  So we had to take our favorite recipes and break them down to figure this out, so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crock Pot Cooking &#8211; Tips for using</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/crock-pot-cooking.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crock pot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crock pot tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crockpot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crockpot tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dairy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pasta]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=164</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I, like many others, love to cook with the crock pot.  Why wouldn&#8217;t you?  Throw everything in, turn it on, go about your business and when you get home, you have dinner all ready made for you&#8230;Nothing is better than that, but you need to know the best way to use your crock pot to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Many do I Need?  Recipe Equivalents</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/how-many-do-i-need.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bread]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cottage cheese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[macaroni]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nuts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pasta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recipe equivalents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shrimp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sour cream]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sugar]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=160</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve taken care of how many fruits and vegetables you need for recipes, but what about other ingredients, such as:  Bread, beans, butter, etc&#8230;.We can&#8217;t forget them&#8230;Your recipe calls for 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, but how many slices is that?  You will need 8 slices cooked crisply to get your 1/2 cup.
You need 5 to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Much do I Need?  Fruits and Vegetables</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/how-much-do-i-need.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bell peppers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruits and vegetables]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potatoes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tomatoes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=157</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had a recipe that calls for 1 cup of apples and you didn&#8217;t know how many apples you needed to make that 1 cup?  Well, now you&#8217;ll know&#8230;If you recipe calls for that 1 cup of sliced or chopped apples, you will need about 1 medium sized apple.
1 cup apricots (dried halves) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food Safety &#8211; Storing Meats</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/food-safety.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[food safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poultry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shellfish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[storing meats]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Food safety starts with storing your food correctly.  How you store your meats can be the difference between a good meal or a trip to the hospital&#8230;
Meats that have been cooked (including deli meats) can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
Processed meats, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Storing Food</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/storing-food.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pantry Items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pasta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pickles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[storing food]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=147</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To save on money, you need to know how to store your food and for how long.  Always check the &#8217;sell by&#8217; and the &#8216;use by&#8217; dates so you know when the food should be eaten and/or used&#8230;and check out the information below for some other pointers on keeping your food safe.  Breads, coffee cakes, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baking Tips &#8211; Cakes and Mini Nut Breads</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/baking-tips-2.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baking tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mini nut breads]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=143</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to make a cake for a party, but wasn&#8217;t sure if you would have enough for everyone?  Or have you ever wanted to make some little mini loaves of nut bread to give out as gifts for the holidays?  I have some tips that will help you with your next baking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baking Tips &#8211; Muffins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[baking times]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jumbo muffins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mini muffins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muffins]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=140</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to make mini muffins instead of the regular size muffins, but wasn&#8217;t sure how long to bake them?  Below are some simple tips to help you make your next muffin, mini muffin or even a jumbo muffin&#8230;For mini muffins, this means that your muffin cup size is 1 3/4 x 1 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Apples</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/apples.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[braeburn apples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fuji apples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[granny smith apples]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[red delicious]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=137</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Who doesn&#8217;t like apples.  They are great just biting into them and they can add such flavor to recipes, salads, pies, sauces, etc.
But which apple is good for what?  Can you make a pie using Gala apples?  Is Romas good for salads?  Here is a chart to help you know what you can do with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thawing Poultry</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/thawing-poultry.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Techniques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[defrost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[defrosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Meat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thawing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thawing meat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thawing turkey]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=134</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So how long does it take that Thanksgiving Turkey to thaw?  Here is a chart to help you thaw chicken and turkey&#8230;A whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) can thaw in the refrigerator in 24 hours
Whole Turkey: All thawed in the refrigerator
8-12 pounds takes 1-2 days
12-16 pounds takes 2-3 days
16-20 pounds takes 3-4 days
20-24 pounds [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Broiling Chicken</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/chicken.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boneless chicken breast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[broiling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicken breast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cornish game hen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rock cornish hen]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=125</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest and healthiest ways to cook chicken is by broiling it.  Here are some easy tips to help make your next chicken dinner a success.
Cut-up pieces of chicken (about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds) should be put skin side down on the broiler for the first 20 minutes and then turn over.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grilling Chicken</title>
		<link>http://www.basicsofcooking.com/grilling-chicken.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosemary Noll</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chicken]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cooking Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grilling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poultry]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.basicsofcooking.com/?p=129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We love to grill out, but we weren&#8217;t always sure how long our chicken should cook.  Hamburgers and hot dogs were easy, but we never could get it right with the chicken, until I found a grilling guide to help make our grilling easy.Do you like to grill chicken pieces (thighs, breast, etc)?  If you [...]]]></description>
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