Plunge vegetables in ice water after blanching (boiling) them so they maintain a bright color.
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Marinating meat with citrus can give it a mealy texture. If you like citrus, a little squeeze of lemon or lime is always a good way to finish the dish instead.
Create a disposable funnel by cutting the corner off an envelope! Moving dry ingredients from bags to airtight glass jars helps keep them fresh — but transferring them into the containers can get messy. If you don’t have a small funnel handy, use an envelope. Cut a generous portion off a corner, then snip off […]
An easy way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what’s in season! Here are a few things to look out for throughout the year. In northern areas, the growing season may start 30 to 60 days later and end a month sooner. January & February : Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lemons, […]
Remove coffee stains from mugs. When your morning cuppa leaves a stubborn unsightly ring, use a little toothpaste to clean it off.
Buy an instant-read digital meat thermometer! The quickest way to ruin a perfectly marbled $25 steak? Cutting into it to figure out if it’s medium rare.
When you deep fry, hold each piece of food with long tongs as you add it to the oil. Hold it just below the oil’s surface for five seconds before releasing it. This will seal the exterior and stop it from sticking to the pot or the other food.
Marinate your cheese. Mozzarella, feta, and fresh goat cheese? Delicious. Mozz, feta and goat cheese marinated in olive oil, chile flakes, and fresh herbs? More delicious.
Health is not a game! If you want to avoid cross contamination at your freezer, store meat on bottom shelf of the refrigerator to avoid drips contaminating foods below.
Admit it cutting brownies is a little bit tricky. Looking for a way to cut them neatly? Cut brownies with a plastic knife for a stick free, clean cut. Plastic knives are naturally non-stick and won’t tear your brownies up as you make your slices.It’s impressive how well it work.
Always make stock of your vegetables in a large quantity and freeze it in plastic bags. That way, when you want to make a nice soup or boil veggies, you can simply pull the bag out of the freezer!
Need to make banana bread but don’t have ripe enough bananas? Ripen bananas fast by putting them in the oven for 40 minutes.
After cutting corn off the cob, use the back side of a knife (not the blade side) to scrape the cob again to extract the sweet milk left behind. This milk adds flavor and body to any corn dish. Lay the corn horizontally on a board, then cut off the kernels. Run the back of […]
Season some of your vegetables with sugar. Carrots, squash, tomatoes—these vegetables have a natural sweetness that’s enhanced by a dash (just a dash!) of sugar.
You’re tired of your smelly trash can and of the unpleasant task of cleaning it? Put newspaper at the bottom of your trash can to soak up leaks. Is easier to clean up and it won’t be smelly!
Dry dirt is easier to remove than sticky mud, so don’t bother cleaning until the footprints get crusty; then just open the back door and sweep it all out. Blot lingering spots with a water and a little dish soap.
Buy fruit at its peak at a farmers market and freeze it in an airtight container so you can enjoy it year round.
We love our kitchen hacks! This is a fun task for even the kiddos. Make perfectly crisp and healthier hash browns using your waffle iron.
To cut pancetta or bacon, put in the freezer for 15 minutes. This will firm up the meat and make it easier to cut.
Have A Party and Share Here’s how! Options to Choose From! Have a Party In Your Home Have an online party and invite all your social online friends to order from your online party link Grab a Catalog from your local business owner and share the catalog experience with others Or! Mix and Match any […]
Do not waste your time flipping! Now don’t flip out on us, but you don’t always have to flip your food. When roasting items such as French fries and veggies, pre-heating your cookie sheet eliminates the need to flip halfway through. This method isn’t suggested for baked goods like cookies (they wouldn’t look so pretty).
Walking Tips. Be sure that your children understand simple traffic rules, such as stopping and looking both ways before crossing the street, and staying in a crosswalk if one is available. If you have to cross at a light, make sure you have the proper “walk” signal before you proceed. Inform your children that they […]
Keep recipes clean. Display a recipe or cookbook from your kitchen cabinet with a pants hanger. It’ll keep the pages in sight and out of the line of oil splatters or counter spills. Laptop stands are another effective tool to elevate heavier cookbooks off your workspace.
YUMMY Recipes Home YUMMY Recipes 150 32 White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Flatbread Make an impressive sweet Flatbread using two summer Do You Bake? mixes, Fired Flatbread and White Chocolate… → read more 150 32 Savory Cheddar Waffle BLT This simple waffle sandwich is packed with YUMM and […]