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Expert Profile: Jana Turner

Expertise:  First of all, I LOVE to cook. I raised four kids and worked so quick and easy was very important. I can answer most any food/recipe question. Home style cooking is my favorite forum, but I also am knowledgable in sauces and some saute. Questions about food storage, food safety, quick and easy meals, cook ahead meals for freezing and hostess ideas are welcome here.

Experience in the area
I have over 30 years in the food and hospitality industry. I am a certified serve-safe manager. I have entered a few recipe contests and won grand prize in one. I write recipes for fun and love to share them.

Education/Credentials
Serv-Safe Managers Series Certification

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What do you like about this subject?  I have always just loved cooking. I really started applying myself to learning more when I was 18 years old and served chicken that was really pink inside. It was so embarrassing. I wanted to serve meals that made my guests tastebuds pop with pleasure. It's been 27 years since that bad chicken moment and I think I've achieved my goals!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I think my next step is to write a cookbook, I am really into low fat cooking these days and have written quite a few wonderful recipes based on the Weight Watchers points system.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1010
Knowledge   9.97   Best of the best
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Timeliness   9.97   Best of the best
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Number Of Questions
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1
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Total Questions
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User Comments
Thank you Jana, and Happy Holidays to you too!
(Pat on 11/21/08)
thanks!!!
(Kayla on 11/08/08)
Thank you greatly Jana, for your advice on how to assist in ripening fruit. Mike E
(Mike on 11/07/08)
Prompt and helpful reply!! Thanks so much.
(Patti on 10/17/08)
Jana, You have been such a wonderful help. I made a second batch and the whole process went wonderfully smooth!!!!! Thanks so much Lindsey
(Lindsey on 09/25/08)
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Recent Answers from Jana Turner
2008-11-21  turkey Hi Pat, A stuffed turkey of that weight should take about 4.5 to 5.5 hours in a 325 degree oven. If you are using a meat thermometer, insert it carefully so that it is not touching bone. The center...
2008-11-08  Left over dough -- can I do anything with it? Hi Kayla, I would try to freeze it. Wrap it in plastic wrap with as little air inside as possible. It can be kept for up to 3 months. When you want to use it just defrost at room temperature. When...
2008-11-06  Ripening Fruit Hi Mike, Most fruits just need a little open air and natural light to be coaxed into ripeness. The thick skinned fruits such as avocados, kiwi and mango ripen best in a paper bag where their natural...
2008-10-31  food storage Hi Mary, Cream cheese will melt around the edges in the microwave, it is best to set it on the counter in a covered bowl for 1 hour prior to use. I personally would not leave the cheese at room temp...
2008-10-16  stuffed peppers with NO rice Hi Patti, You most definitely can use stuffing mix instead of rice, in fact that sounds really good! My suggestion would be to cut down the amount of water the boxed stuffing recipe calls for by 1/8...
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