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How to remove the seed from an avocado To remove the seed from an avocado, follow the steps below:
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Slice the avocado in half
- Twist the avocado halves to separate them
- Tap the avocado seed with the edge of a sharp knife
- Give the knife a quisk twist to disloge the seed
- Remove and discard the seed.
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| Seeding tomatoes
Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Gently squeeze each
half to remove seeds. To keep the tomato juice, squeeze into a strainer that
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Bell peppers in Mexican and Chinese dishes Use a combination of red, yellow, green and orange sliced bell peppers in Mexican and Chinese recipes to add a more colorful appearance to the final dish.
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Storing beef cuts and ground beef Beef cuts will keep in the freezer in airtight containers or sealed plastic bags for up to 6 months. At 30 degrees Fahrenheit, beef cuts will last for up to 7 days. Ground beef on the other hand will keep the freezer in airtight containers or sealed plastic bags for a period of up to 3 months. If not frozen, ground beef should be used within 2 days, but is is always better to use ground beef immediately.
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Cooking with dried beans To prepare dried beans for cooking, soak them in water to soften them and also to reduce some of the gas that is released by the beans, and thus to make digestion easier. Changing the soaking water several times will help more in reducing the gas that is released by the beans.
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Cooking times for beans Typical cooking times for different types of beans are the following:
- Baby lima beans: 60 - 75 minutes
- Large lima beans: 45 - 60 minutes
- Dark red kidney beans: 60 - 90 minutes
- Light red kidney beans: 60 - 90 minutes
- Pink beans: 60 - 90 minutes
- Small white beans: 60 - 90 minutes
- Black eyed beans: 45 - 60 minutes
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Beans and iron Beans contain a lot of iron. To help the iron be better absorbed by the organism, eat vegetables that are rich in Vitamin C (such as cabbage, tomatoes and broccoli) together with your beans.
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| Eat beans for health Dried cooked beans contain no cholesterol, a little fat and a lot of
complex carbohydrates. They are also a good source of potassium, fiber and several B vitamins. Furthermore, beans help in colon cancer prevention, reduction of blood cholesterol, improvement of the digestion and relief from constipation. |
Using clove, bay leaf, sage and lavender as natural insect repellents You can use cloves, bay leaves, sage or lavender to repell crawling insects like ants.
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Using bay leaves to flavor stocks Bay leaves have a very distinct flavour and they are often used to flavour stocks for soups or stews. Use 1 large bay leaf for every 2 litres (about 1/2 a gallon) of liquid.
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