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You are invited to share the joy of cooking. This culinary blog consists not only of my favorite family recipes but also provides delicious insight into my vast collection of hundreds of recipes. I have included some culinary and household hints that I have found to be useful in my own home. It is my sincere hope that you will find this blog to be an invaluable resource. Enjoy your visit and come back often.

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Streusel Coffee Cake

Streusel (below)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup milk
1 egg

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare Streusel. Beat remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes. Spread half of the batter in greased oblong pan, 13X9X2 inches, or square pan, 9X9X2 inches; sprinkle with half of the Streusel. Top with remining batter; sprinkle with remaining Streusel. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. 9 to 12 Servings


Streusel

1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons firm margarine or butter

Mix all ingredients until crumbly.



Pineapple Coffee Cake: After sprinkling with remaining Streusel, spread 1 can (8 1/4ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained, over top. Bake oblong about 45 minutes, square about 1 hour.


Kay's Tip: Use a rubber spatula to spread the batter in the pan.
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Roasting Temperatures

Temperatures are most accurately determined by using an instant thermometer inserted in the meat where indicated and withdrawn to take a reading.
BEEF, in the center not touching
the bone
    130ºF (54ºC) rare
    160ºF (71ºC) medium
    180ºF (82ºC) well done
LAMB, in the center not touching the bone
    140ºF  (60ºC) pink
    145ºF  (63ºC) medium-rare
    165ºF  (74ºC) well done
POULTRY,
chicken, in breast, 170ºF (77ºC)
chicken, in the thigh, 185ºF (85ºC)
duck, in the thigh, 180ºF (82ºC)
PORK AND VEAL, in the center
not touching the bone
    160ºF (71ºC)


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