Tag: kitchen tips
group name: frugalites
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April 10, 2008 12:49 PM EDT --
If a recipe calls for softened butter and your butter is hard, you can grate it. The grated pieces will blend into the recipe batter easily.
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January 10, 2008 04:37 PM EST --
Want to try making your favorite recipe in the crockpot instead of the oven? Here's how to convert conventional oven cooking times into crockpot cooking times---
Conventional Oven . . . more
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February 16, 2008 07:01 PM EST --
You are making dinner in the crock pot and it smells awesome! Every now and then you stop by the pot, open the lid and take a sniff. The crock pot is a lot like a little oven. When you lift . . . more
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December 30, 2007 06:49 PM EST --
Thaw whipped topping in the microwave. A 4 1/2 ounce carton will thaw in 1 minute on the defrost setting. It should be slightly firm in the center but it will blend well when stirred.
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January 03, 2008 01:32 PM EST --
Make pasta less sticky and reduce some of its starch. Add just a dash of white distilled vinegar to the water as it cooks.
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January 03, 2008 01:51 PM EST --
Whenever you have extra broth, pour it into a plastic ice cube tray and freeze. Once frozen they can be removed and stored in the freezer in a plastic bag. They can be added to soups or used to saute foods. . . . more
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January 10, 2008 04:21 PM EST --
Fresh eggs may be hard to peel. Use eggs stored 7-10 days. To help make peeling easier, cool eggs immediately in cold water after cooking. To remove the shell, crackle eggs by tapping gently all over. . . . more
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January 24, 2008 04:04 PM EST --
Soups, stews and chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. If you freeze in individual servings, you can take them to work and when lunch rolls around your soup should be thawed and you can microwave it. . . . more
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February 17, 2008 05:39 PM EST --
Sort and remove any bruised or damaged fruit or vegtables from bunches or baskets as soon as possible, being in contact with spoiled items can cause good produce to go bad quicker. . . . more
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March 04, 2008 03:10 PM EST --
Add moistness and taste to any chocolate cake-homemade or from a box-with a spoonful of white distilled vinegar. This will not effect the taste of the cake.
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March 16, 2008 11:19 AM EDT --
For home-made cookies that are too crispy, put them in a sealed container with slices of bread covering them. The moisture from the bread will absorb into the cookies, making them soft.
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April 10, 2008 12:34 PM EDT --
When making muffins, mix your ingredients in a juice pitcher so you can pour the mixture easily into each muffin tin. Result? Save time, and fewer drips.
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April 17, 2008 11:44 AM EDT --
Chopped fruit and nuts will disperse more evenly in cake batter if they're lightly floured before adding them.
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April 29, 2008 05:39 PM EDT --
When baking a chocolate dessert with a crust, dust the crust with chocolate powder (like Nestles Quik) or cocoa, before adding the filling. This will help keep your crust from becoming soggy and will . . . more
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May 04, 2008 01:06 PM EDT --
Bring eggs to room temperature before boiling. This helps prevent cracking due to the sudden shock of temperature change and ensures a properly cooked egg. If you do use eggs right out of the refrigerator, . . . more
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May 13, 2008 03:05 PM EDT --
Acceidently drop a small piece of eggshell into the bowl when making a recipe and need to get it out? The easiest way to use another piece of eggshell. Take a larger piece of eggshell and use it to dip . . . more
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May 20, 2008 04:17 PM EDT --
If you need only a little lemon juice for something, prick the lemon with a cocktail stick or skewer, squeeze out as much as you need, then keep the lemon fresh by leaving the skewer in the hole or store . . . more
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May 27, 2008 09:32 PM EDT --
If you need a way to sift dry ingredients for a recipe and you do not have a sifter on hand, you can use a fork or egg whisk. Simply place your dry ingredients into a bowl and stir them with a fork or . . . more
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May 29, 2008 03:42 PM EDT --
If you fruit that is overripe, don't throw it away! Bananas can be mashed and put in the freezer to make banana bread, berries can be mashed or blended with a little sugar to make ice cream topping . . . more
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June 02, 2008 12:43 PM EDT --
When slicing a hard boiled egg, try wetting the knife just before cutting. If that doesn't do the trick, try applying a bit of cooking spray to the edge of the knife. Your egg slices will come out . . . more
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