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Jazzing Up Tomato Sauce
- Add this surprising ingredient to your spaghetti sauce — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee. It will enhance the color and the taste!
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Jazzing Up Tomato Sauce
Written by tips and tricks on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
Need to Cut Dried Fruit?
Written by tips and tricks on Thursday, May 19th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Need to Cut Dried Fruit?
- If a recipe calls for chopped dried fruit, try this neat trick: Spray your kitchen scissors with non-stick cooking spray and then snip away.
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Making Quiche More Interesting
Written by tips and tricks on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Making Quiche More Interesting
- Tired of making the same old quiche? Give it a new zip by adding chopped almonds, ground pecans or grated cheese to the crust.
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When You Store Leftovers
Written by tips and tricks on Thursday, March 17th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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When You Store Leftovers
- Mark the containers clearly and put a date on them. Group all in one area, like the top shelf. That way they won’t get shoved to the back of the refrigerator and not get eaten or start growing yucky stuff!
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Quick and Easy Marinade
Written by tips and tricks on Sunday, November 28th, 2010 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Quick and Easy Marinade
- Want to marinate meat or chicken in a hurry? Pour a bottle of Italian dressing or a vinegar-and-oil salad dressing over it to give flavor and make the meat tender.
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Seafood Safety Hint
Written by tips and tricks on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Seafood Safety Hint
- If you are purchasing cooked seafood like crabs, smoked fish or shrimp, do not buy it if it’s displayed in the same case next to raw fish. There could be cross contamination.
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Ham Broth
- Don’t throw out the broth from a baked ham. Instead pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze. Then store the cubes into a freezer-zipper bag or container. Use cubes to flavor eggs, casseroles or vegetables.
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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter
Written by tips and tricks on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 in Cooking.
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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter
- Add a candy lemon drop or two into the glass before pouring in the iced tea. The drops will dissolve to give the tea an extra special hint of lemon.
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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter
Add a candy lemon drop or two into the glass before pouring in the iced tea. The drops will dissolve to give the tea an extra special hint of lemon.
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