
Expensive Heloise: I used to be able to bake apples however was in need of a pan, so I put them in a cupcake pan and had nice apples. I learn your hints within the Free Lance-Star from Fredericksburg, Virginia. — Rosemarie M., Woodbridge, Virginia
Expensive Heloise: I just lately burned espresso in my glass espresso carafe. Getting my hand in there and scrubbing was troublesome, till I remembered you had a touch one time for utilizing baking soda and ice cubes contained in the carafe and swirling it round till the burnt espresso got here unfastened. It really works fantastically! Thanks for a simple and efficient method to take away burnt-on espresso! — Kassidy C., Lake Charles, Louisiana
San Antonio, TX 78279-5001
Expensive Heloise: You had a recipe for fried rice that I simply liked. Would you repeat that recipe? I have never seen it in your column for a very long time, and I actually wish to make it for my household. — Judy D., Newton, Kansas
Judy, I like this recipe, too. My mom introduced this recipe again together with her from her time in China, again within the ’40s. You will want:
3 cups cooked rice (1 cup of dry rice cooked in 2 cups of water, or observe bundle instructions)
4-5 slices bacon (diced) and drippings
3-4 minimize inexperienced onions or scallions, tops and all
Leftover bits of pork, beef or ham, chopped into small items (non-obligatory)
Cook dinner and funky rice a day forward or at the very least earlier within the day. It is higher if the rice has had an opportunity to dry out a bit. Brown the bacon in a heavy skillet till crisp. Take away bacon and switch down warmth. Barely beat eggs and pour them into the new bacon drippings. Add rice and onions or scallions; combine collectively. Add bacon and leftover meat. Combine every little thing collectively. Add soy sauce till the rice is as brown as you prefer it. Stir nicely and cook dinner on low warmth for 15 to twenty minutes.
You’ll find extra easy-to-prepare recipes like this in my pamphlet “Heloise’s Predominant Dishes and Extra.” To get a duplicate, merely go to www.Heloise.com or ship $3 together with a stamped, self-addressed, lengthy envelope to: Heloise/Predominant Dishes, P.O. Field 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. — Heloise
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM
Expensive Heloise: Everybody in my household loves ice cream in summer season and winter. I may simply put ice cream in a bowl and serve it that means, however I like to decorate it up, particularly if we’ve got firm for dinner. Final night time I served espresso ice cream with a raspberry topping and a few whipped cream on prime. Final week, after we had mates over, I served vanilla ice cream with a espresso liqueur combine and a chocolate topping and crushed almonds. It isn’t unique, nevertheless it form of clothes up the meal. — Carolyn W., Flagstaff, Arizona
Expensive Heloise: I’ve discovered that my cheese grater can double as a grater for butter, lemon or orange zest. The zest is so wonderful that I can add it to my orange cream cake so as to add taste and coloration. — Tamara Ok., Ashburn, Virginia