Post by Allan on Aug 1, 2007 20:07:01 GMT -5
Preventing ice cream cones from leaking:Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
Perfect Shaped Pancakes: Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle perfect shaped pancakes every time.
To keep potatoes from budding: place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
To prevent egg shells from cracking: add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
To avoid sticky hands while making Rice Krispies squares: Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers. Or you can put your hands in sandwich baggies and butter them really well.
To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
To easily remove burnt-on food from your skillet: add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop skillet will be much easier to clean.
To stop getting stained Tupperware. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces - no more stains.
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.
If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up".
To keep celery fresh: Wrap it in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator it will keep for weeks.
To give your pies a shine: Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
To soften Brown Sugar: Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
To bring out the natural sweetness of corn: When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar
To determine whether an egg is fresh: immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
Use for Left over Wine. Freeze left over wine into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
Perfect Shaped Pancakes: Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle perfect shaped pancakes every time.
To keep potatoes from budding: place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
To prevent egg shells from cracking: add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
To avoid sticky hands while making Rice Krispies squares: Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers. Or you can put your hands in sandwich baggies and butter them really well.
To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
To easily remove burnt-on food from your skillet: add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop skillet will be much easier to clean.
To stop getting stained Tupperware. Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces - no more stains.
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.
If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up".
To keep celery fresh: Wrap it in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator it will keep for weeks.
To give your pies a shine: Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
To soften Brown Sugar: Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
To bring out the natural sweetness of corn: When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar
To determine whether an egg is fresh: immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
Use for Left over Wine. Freeze left over wine into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.