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Fluffy Rice & Sweet Treats: Tips for Preparing & Decorating

In summary, adding lemon juice to rice while cooking will keep it fluffy, rinsing dried fruits before chopping will prevent them from clumping, and adding flavored jello to whipped cream creates a tasty topping. Using maple syrup and refrigerating overnight can enhance leftover ham, while freezing grapes can chill wine without diluting it. Other tips include using flour to prevent cakes and cookies from sticking, adding corn syrup or baking powder to prevent crumbling and spreading, and storing in airtight containers with bread or apple to keep them fresh and moist.
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Add one teaspoon of lemon juice to each quart of water when cooking rice, this will keep rice fluffy.

First rinse raisins, dates and figs in very cold water before putting them through the food chopper. They will not form such a gummy mass.

Tasty flavored whipped cream: First whip cream then add 2 tablespoons of flavored jello and continue beating on slow until the whipped cream is right consistency.

Leftover ham: Lay ham slices in a baking dish then cover with maple syrup. Refrigerate overnight then fry the ham in butter the next morning.

Cookie & Cake Decoration: Keep a small amount of sugar in small glass jars, add a few drops of food coloring and shake jar. Keep several colors on hand. You can also use this technique on shredded coconut.
 
To prevent cake crumbs from falling on icing, sprinkle cake with a little flour before frosting. To prevent a cake from sticking to the pan, grease the pan with shortening, then dust with flour. To prevent a cake from falling, avoid opening the oven door during the first 20 minutes of cooking. To keep cakes from drying out, place a slice of bread on top of them while they are cooling. To prevent a cake from burning, place a pan of water in the oven while baking. To prevent cookies from burning, place a pan of water in the oven while baking. When baking cookies, cool them on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet. To keep cookies from getting hard, store them in a container with a slice of bread. To prevent cookies from crumbling, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to the recipe. To keep cookies from sticking to the cookie sheet, grease the cookie sheet with shortening, then dust with flour. To keep cookies from spreading too much, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the recipe. To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. To keep cookies fresh and moist, place a slice of apple in the container with them. To keep cookies from burning, grease the cookie sheet with shortening, then dust with flour. To keep cookies from spreading too much, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to the recipe. To keep cookies from sticking to the cookie sheet, grease the cookie sheet with shortening, then dust with flour. To keep cookies from crumbling, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the recipe. To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. To keep cookies fresh and moist, place a slice of apple in the container with them. To keep cookies from burning, grease the cookie sheet with shortening, then dust with flour. To keep cookies from spreading too much, add 2 tablespoons of corn syrup to the recipe. To keep cookies from sticking to the cookie sheet, grease the cookie sheet with shortening, then dust with flour. To keep cookies from crumbling, add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the recipe. To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. To keep cookies fresh
 

1. How do I make my rice fluffy and not clumpy?

To make fluffy rice, start by rinsing the rice in a fine mesh strainer to remove excess starch. Then, use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 18 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

2. What is the best way to add flavor to plain rice?

One easy way to add flavor to plain rice is to cook it in broth instead of water. You can also add spices, herbs, or aromatics like garlic, onion, or ginger while cooking. Another option is to mix in some cooked vegetables or add a splash of soy sauce or lemon juice after cooking.

3. How do I make sure my rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot?

To prevent rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot, make sure you are using the correct ratio of rice to water and do not stir the rice while it is cooking. Also, make sure to use a pot with a thick, heavy bottom and do not lift the lid while the rice is cooking.

4. Do I need to use a specific type of rice for sweet treats?

For sweet treats, it is best to use short-grain rice like Arborio or sushi rice. These types of rice have a higher starch content, which gives them a sticky texture that is perfect for desserts like rice pudding or mochi.

5. How can I decorate my sweet treats to make them look more appealing?

There are many ways to decorate sweet treats made with rice. You can use food coloring to make different colored rice, then shape it into fun shapes or use it as a topping. You can also use sprinkles, chocolate chips, or other toppings to add texture and visual appeal to your sweet treats. Another option is to use cookie cutters to cut the rice into different shapes before decorating.

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