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Baked Spaghetti Casserole, Soft Bread Machine Breadsticks, and an Announcement
Are you trying to put together a menu for Mother's Day, a graduation party, or Memorial Day? Here are a couple of ideas.
- Try this recipe for Baked Spaghetti with Cream Cheese with French Fried Onion Rings on top (the secret ingredient that makes this spaghetti memorable). You can make it ahead and serve it to a crowd. Here's what one reader recently wrote about it:
- Whip up these Soft Bread Machine Breadsticks using the DOUGH cycle on your bread machine. I recently revised and updated this recipe and gained a couple of pounds in the process--Oof! So hard to resist.
Announcing a new feature on saladinajar.com
- Did you forget the name of a recipe you read about in one of my emails but can't find the email?
- Do you remember reading a bread machine or yogurt tip and want to reread it?
- Are you new to my website and want to catch up on old newsletters?
Now you can access my previous email newsletters on my website whenever you want. Here's where to find them:
Go to any page on saladinajar.com.
1. Look at the categories across the top of the page. Hover the cursor over the "About" page and you will see a drop-down labeled "Newsletters." Click on it and browse for what interests you.
2. Go to the very bottom of any page, and you will see the word "Newsletters." Click to look around.
Besides newsletters, you can see pictures and links for products I've recommended in the last few months. You will also see a link to my Amazon store. When you buy something from Amazon and start your search in my "store," I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.
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Note: I'm going to take a break for the last half of this month to rest and catch my breath. I may not answer emails as fast as usual, but I will get to them eventually.
Blessings,
Paula
Salad in a Jar
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Have you tried the Rapid Bake Cycle on your bread machine? It’s tempting when time is short—press the button and get a warm loaf in just over an hour. How does it work? The machine calls for extra yeast and higher temperatures to speed things up. The trade-off: flavor, texture, and shelf life. Rapid Bake loaves are usually denser, taste flatter, and go stale quickly. Kids may gobble it up, but it’s not the kind of bread you’ll want to share proudly. Bread flavor needs time. Sourdough lovers,...
Have you heard of the "windowpane" test? It may help you make better bread? It’s not about house windows — it’s a simple way to check gluten development in your dough. How to Do ItTake a small piece of dough and gently stretch it with your fingers. If it thins enough to let light through before tearing, the gluten is fully developed. If it tears, don’t panic — what you do next depends on your dough and timing. What to Do If Your Dough Fails the Test If your dough will be resting for hours...
Dear Friends, When one of my readers asked for a soft, sandwich loaf with wild rice, I headed to the kitchen with a mission. The result is this hearty yet soft loaf with chewy bits of wild rice, nutty whole wheat, a touch of honey, and a pinch of thyme. Let your bread machine do the kneading, then bake in your oven to golden perfection. If you’ve got leftover cooked wild rice in the fridge, this recipe is a great way to use it. And if you brush slices of this loaf with browned butter …well,...