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However, if you want your darling Calphalon cooking pans to keep their fine finish and nonstick capacity, avoid placing them in the dishwasher. Calphalon pans boast nonstick surfaces because of their hard-anodized aluminum coating. You should also know that anodized aluminum and Teflon coating are not the same. Is Calphalon hard anodized dishwasher safe? Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware...

Place coffee cup in the microwave, and cook til the coffee has heated through. Add the chocolate syrup, and stir. Top the coffee with a dollop of Cool Whip, and serve. This makes: 1 serving (8.5-ounces). Can chocolate syrup be used in coffee? What is this? To flavor coffee or tea, add 1-2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup to each cup....

Dogs can eat chicken gizzard. However, it is healthier and safe to provide your dogs with gizzard raw or frozen food. Gizzards contain cartilage and glucosamine, and also they are a good source of lean protein, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, making them a healthful food for your dog. How do you cook chicken gizzards and hearts for dogs?...

How to Fix It: The simplest solution is to shut off the coffee machine as soon as you’re done brewing. While your coffee will cool down faster, it won’t burn. You can easily pour room-temperature coffee into a cup with ice and get the same flavor. Once it’s burnt, there’s no going back. Why does my coffee taste bitter...

A quick salt brine. It adds great flavor to the skin and even seeps into the potato a bit in the areas where pierced. Should I soak potatoes before baking? Here’s the secret to making ultra crispy potato wedges: Soak your raw potato wedges in hot water for 10 minutes before baking. This step releases some of the starch in...

This Alfredo sauce uses Parmesan cheese – you need freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese. Do not use the powdered Parmesan cheese from the can – it has grainy texture. If you don’t have freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, you can substitute it with Gruyere cheese or shredded Mozzarella cheese. Is grated Parmesan same as shredded? Parmesan cheese...

Assuming you are using recently purchased ingredients, your cheeseball should last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator! To freeze: To freeze the cheeseball, wrap it well in plastic wrap (without nuts) and place it in a freezer-safe ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. Why shouldn’t you freeze cheese? Freezing cheese causes ice crystals to develop, disrupting the cheese’s...

Can dogs eat mandarin oranges, tangerines, or clementines? Yes, dogs can safely eat these citrus fruits so long as they are peeled and fed in moderate amounts. Mandarin oranges are somewhat flat on the ends and have a slightly different flavor than standard oranges. Are oranges toxic to dogs? Yes, dogs can eat oranges. Oranges are fine for dogs...

Can you eat over ripe mango? Can you eat overripe mangoes? Overripe mangoes may not be the prettiest, but they can be consumed if they are a little past their prime. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference; what might be too ripe for one may be just right for the other. Can overripe mangoes make you...

Believe it or not, french press coffee makers are not just for making delicious cups of coffee! They can also be used to make a nice hot cup of your favorite loose leaf tea. It is a simple, easy-to-follow process. Can you use a tea kettle to make coffee? A tea kettle is the recommended method, followed closely by...