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A fully stocked pantry lined with half full jars.

Cooking From the PantryThis is a page about cooking from the pantry. When rushed or in between market trips cook up creative meals by cooking from the pantry.

 

Using Soy Flour

Using Soy FlourThis page is about using soy flour. Many recipes can be adjusted to include soy flour.

 

Waffle Iron

Cooking Uses for a Waffle IronEven if you don't make waffles that often your iron can still be used to prepare food. This is a page about cooking uses for a waffle iron.

 

A photo of delicious bacon.

Draining Grease Off MeatThis is a page about draining grease off meat. One way to reduce the fat in your diet is to drain the grease off cooked meat.

 

Large Pearl Tapioca

Making Large Pearl Tapioca?This is a page about making large pearl tapioca. You can make a variation on the commonly seen small pearl tapioca pudding using the large pearl type, with some changes to preparation.

 

Cooked Chicken Breasts

Cooking Frozen Boneless Chicken BreastsThis is a page about cooking frozen boneless chicken breasts. Buying frozen, boneless chicken breasts is often very economical.

 

Cooking With Garlic

Cooking With GarlicThis is a page about cooking with garlic. Get the most flavor out of garlic when cooking.

 

Woman Preparing a  Meal

Saving Time When Preparing MealsThis is a page about saving time when preparing meals. With our busy schedules, we are always looking for time saving ideas.

 

Cooking Chicken Meat

Tips for Cooking MeatThis is a page about tips for cooking meat. The type of meat, cut, etc. can require different cooking methods.

 

Using Banana Leaves

Using Banana Leaves in CookingThis is a page about using banana leaves in cooking. Banana leaves are traditionally used for wrapping and cooking a variety of foods in Asian and Latin American cultures.

 

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf Tips and TricksThis is a page about meat loaf tips and tricks. There are a few tried and true, as well as, fresh new tips and tricks that will help you prepare the perfect meatloaf.

 

Cooking Pasta in a Stockpot

Cooking PastaThere are actually a few things to keep in mind in order to cook the perfect serving of pasta. This is a page about cooking pasta.

 

Microwave Oven

Using A MicrowaveThis is a page about using a microwave. The microwave oven has become a commonplace kitchen appliance. There are a few tips that can make using your microwave a positive experience.

 

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Preparing Multiple Dishes in Oven Requiring Different Temperatures?When you are cooking and have several items to make for dinner at differen temperatures what do you do?

 

Chili Peppers in Bowl

Cooking with ChilesThis is a page about cooking with chiles. Chiles are an important ingredient in many recipes.

 

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Lemon and Lemon Juice

Cooking With Lemon JuiceThis page is about cooking with lemon juice. Lemon juice makes a great seasoning addition for many foods.

 

Cooked Vegetables in White Bowl

Cooking VegetablesThis is a page about cooking vegetables. Cooking vegetables seems quite straightforward, but there are some tips that make them even better.

 

Food in an infrared oven.

Infrared Oven TipsRapid cooking systems, such as Nu Wave or Turbo Chef, using infrared technology cook differently then your standard oven. This is a page containing infrared oven tips.

 

Bowl of Raisin Oatmeal

Tips for Cooking Hot CerealsA warm bowl of perfectly cooked grain is a great way to start the day. This page contains tips for cooking hot cereal.

 

Pot With Boiling Water

Preventing a Pot From Boiling OverThis is a page about preventing a pot from boiling over. It is very frustrating and messy when your cooking pot boils over onto the stovetop.

 

Pressure Cooker on White Background

Using A Pressure CookerSafety is of the utmost importance when using a time saving pressure cooker. This page is about using a pressure cooker.

 

Scrambled eggs are too watery.

Watery Scrambled EggsThis is a page about watery scrambled eggs. There are some good tips about fixing and preventing watery scrambled eggs.

 

stir fry tips

Stir Fry Tips And TricksThis is a page about stir fry tips and tricks. Stir fry is a nutritious and delicious simple meal that you can make quickly and with little notice.

 

chest freezer

Once a Month Cooking RecipesThis page contains once a month cooking recipes. Once a month cooking may be helpful for organizing your busy schedule.

 

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Substituting a Square Pan for a Round One in Cooking?If the recipe calls for a square pan, can you use a round pan, the same size?

 

Photo of a Caesar Salad

Cooking for OneIt can be tricky to cook for one person, especially if you don't want to end up with a ton of leftovers. This is a page about cooking for one.

 

Cooking with cast iron pans.

Cooking With Cast Iron PansThis is a page about cooking with cast iron pans. Cast iron pans are a safer alternative to non-stick pans. For the best results, it is important to know how to season and clean them.

 

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Preparing Previously Frozen Potatoes?How do you prepare frozen potatoes that have been blanched? Do you thaw them before adding them to water to cook? or do you heat them from frozen state?

 

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Grill Green Beans and PotatoesThese are soft chewy and good. Just grill them together.

 

Scattering of dried pinto beans with red peppers and cilantro. Cooking Dried Beans

Cooking Dried BeansThis is a page about cooking dried beans. Using dried beans can be much cheaper and healthier than using canned but they do take a bit more time to soak and cook.

 

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Calculating the Cooking Time When Doubling a Recipe?I need to know how long to bake a chicken/cheese casserole when I double the recipe. I live at a high altitude - 6500 ft.

 

Side of Spanish rice.

Making Spanish Rice in the Rice CookerThis is a page about making Spanish rice in the rice cooker. We are very familiar with Spanish rice as a common side on a combination platter at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Adapting the recipes for this tasty dish to your rice cooker can simplify its preparation.

 

A plate of cooked brown rice.

Cooking Brown Rice in a Rice CookerBrown rice is a healthy alternative to white rice. However, brown rice not only needs to cook for a longer time that white rice, it requires more liquid for cooking. This is a page about cooking brown rice in a rice cooker.

 

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Using a Nordicware Eggs 'n Muffin Pan?I need some help on the Nordicware eggs 'n muffin pan. I lost the instructions for this and have a few questions. How long do you put it in the microwave (800 watt oven)? What power level do you use?

 

Bottle of olive oil with olives and leaves in the foreground.

Cooking Oil TipsThis is a page containing cooking oil tips. We use cooking oil for many recipes. Some are better for cooking at high temperatures such as when making stir fry. Others add a nice flavor to your dish.

 

Mushrooms cooking in a skillet.

Sauteing MushroomsThis is a page about sauteing mushrooms. Sauteed mushrooms are not only easy to prepare, they are also, a delicious garnish for meat and vegetables.

 

A plate of yellow corn on the cob.

Cooking Corn On The CobThis is a page about cooking corn on the cob. Whether you steam, microwave, roast or grill sweet corn, it is a delicious late summer treat.

 

Pumpkin Soup with Pumpkins in the Background

Cooking With PumpkinsThis is a page about cooking with pumpkins. Pumpkin adds a distinct flavor to food, especially holiday dishes. This large, tasty orange gourd is a great addition to many recipes.

 

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Thicker Pizza CrustsWe make a lot of homemade pizzas and I've discovered how to make a thicker crust using the store crust mixes. Follow the package instructions, then cover the ball of dough and let it "rest" for a half an hour.

 

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Preparing Potatoes for Potato SaladMy husband loves potato salad, but I seldom made it because for me, it took a lot of preparation time. Not any more though since I discovered this trick.

 

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Placing Hot Pans on Glass Tops Stoves?I just purchased a glass top oven, but haven't used the stove top yet. With my traditional coil top I used to take my pot off the burner and transfer it to a cold burner to stop the cooking process. Will this crack the top? Can I place a hot pan from the oven onto the cold surface top?

 

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Cooking Frozen Corn on the Cob?When I get fresh corn I like to cook it by baking it with the husks on in the oven. I saw this on the Food Network and it works great. I was wondering if instead of using the microwave as the article says, could you bake it in the oven?

 

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Stop Hamburger ShrinkageIf you punch a hole in the center of hamburger patties before cooking, they will not shrink as much as usual. I use my thumb to punch the holes, but you can use a utensil if you prefer.

 

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Cooking a Large Amount of Rice?What is the proper way of cooking a larger amount of rice maybe 15-20 kilograms, so that it will be completely cooked yet not sticky?

 

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Heating Up Store Bought PizzaWhen heating up store bought pizza, I had found that they recommend putting the pizza right on the oven rack. I did this and what a mess.

 

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Sweeter Spaghetti SauceTo make spaghetti sauce sweeter, try adding one tablespoon of grape jam.

 

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Why Do Recipes Call for Draining and Rinsing Canned Beans?In a lot of recipes, it says to drain and rinse canned beans. What is the purpose of this?

 

Bread Plate as Pie Weight

Bread Plate as Pie WeightI was making a pie, but didn't have pie weights or beans handy. I discovered that my oven-safe bread plates (Fiestaware) worked perfectly. I just love finding a new practical use for something I already have.

 

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Keep Oil from SpatteringTo prevent grease from spattering all over when you deep fry, drop several white-potato slices or cubes into the grease while you fry.

 

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Double Check Measurements When Submitting RecipesBe sure there are no typos when sharing ingredient measurements for a recipe such as 3 cups of flour instead of 3 Tbsp. of flour, or visa versa. One of the mistakes I see the most, is when 1 stalk of celery instead of 1 rib of celery, or visa versa, is listed.

 

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Improving Smell of Cooking CabbageCan't stand the aroma of cabbage cooking? Add some ginger to it. It cuts out the sharp smell.

 

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Removing Grease from PanTo remove grease from baking pans or skillets after browning meat or baking, push all the meat to one side of the pan and tilt the pan to let the grease run to the empty side. Use a turkey baster to remove the grease quickly and easily.

 

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Heat Diffusers to Prevent Burning When CookingHeat diffusers are wonderful for preventing burning in thick substances such as puddings, gravies, etc. I even use mine on my wood heater to hold glass or metal candles I want to melt down to clean.

 

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Keeping Foods from Burning in PanThis seems so simple and easy, I don't know why I didn't think of it much earlier. Whenever you are cooking something that tends to burn very easy, like candy, instead of using a spoon, use a flat ended spatula.

 

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Keeping Roast Poultry MoistTo keep the breast of roast fowl from drying out while the legs cook, cover the white meat with cloth dipped in oil after the first hour in the oven.

 

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Boil Water Before Scalding MilkIt is extremely difficult to keep milk from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pan when boiling or scalding the liquid as some recipes require. Try this: you first put a small amount of water into the pot and heat it ...

 

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Preventing Gas in BeansFresh ginger root is a miracle. I use it in so many ways. One of the best uses is to put several slices into the soaking water for beans. It prevents the gas formation better than the commercial products.

 

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Add Spaghetti Sauce to SoupWhen making homemade soup, I added a jar of spaghetti sauce to the vegetables and tomato juice in the crock pot. It was wonderful.

 

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Marbles to Know When Water is BoilingPut a few marbles in the bottom of your double boiler. When they start to rattle, you'll know the water is boiling.

 

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Spray Inside of Tin Foil When BakingBefore you cover your baking items with foil, spray the side of the foil that touches the food with non-stick cooking spray. No more sticking to the foil and no more ruining your pretty dish

 

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Absorb Extra Heat With a Tea KettleAfter you drain whatever it is you've been boiling, fill the now empty pot with cold water. Place it back on the burner that was used.

 

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Celery Aids Digestion With BeansThree ribs of celery, chopped, and added to about 2 cups of beans (navy, brown, pinto, etc.) will make them easier to digest.

 

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Baking FishBake fish on a layer of celery, onion, and parsley to give it more flavor.

 

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Keep Butter from BurningOften while sauteing, my butter easily burns. To prevent this I add a small amount of oil to the mixture.

 

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Making Oven Chips?I want to make good oven chips for the grandchildren instead of buying them. Can anyone help? I have tried making them, but they turn out very dry when cooked. Many thanks.

 

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Extra Flavor for Veggies and Rice Cooked with BrothGive extra flavor to your veggies or rice by cooking them in chicken, turkey or beef broth instead of water. I especially love the flavor of rice and broccoli cooked in chicken broth.

 

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Use Parchment Paper for Easy CookingParchment paper works really well with cooking just about anything, and it doesn't dirty your pots and pans!

 

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Save and Melt Extra Margarine for CookingI store extra margarine or butter in an old margarine container, up to one cup. When a recipe calls for a measurement of soft margarine or butter ...

 

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Fry Biscuits in Chicken GreaseAfter frying some chicken up in a skillet, open a can of buttermilk biscuits, and deep fry them in the chicken grease. When they are browned on both sides, take them out, and drain on a paper towel. These are so good.

 

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Morning Star GrillersMorning Star Grillers are made from soy, and unlike most veggie burgers, Grillers actually taste good. But if you fry or microwave them, they can become hard. Solve this by placing a burger in a small microwavable bowl . . .

 

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Cooking a Frozen Pizza?

How to get the middle of a frozen pizza done without burning the rest of it?

 

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Frying Pan With Domed Shaped Center?About two months ago, I purchased a large, 12 in. fry pan with glass cover. The problem is, that the fry pan has a dome shape right in the center of the pan.

 

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Stirring Tips for Cooking in a Skillet?When I stir liquids in my shallow waterless cookware skillets, I find that there is more accidental splashing on to the stove top than with the other brand of pots I previously used. Any stirring suggestions? Thanks.

 

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Use Bouillon Cubes in Cooking WaterWhen I cook veggies or almost anything else, I put bouillon cubes in it and some garlic powder. No meat is needed, as we know too much meat is not good for us. I also broil most of the meats I cook.

 

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Tips for Frying Chicken?What is the secret to frying chicken so it is done in the middle and crisp on the outside? Thanks a million.

 

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Boiling Partially Frozen, Raw Chicken Breasts?Is it safe to boil partially frozen raw chicken breasts?

 

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Using Disposable Baking Pans?I have never used disposable loaf baking pans. Could someone please advise me if there is anything I have to consider when using them? Do I use the same oven temp and is the amount of baking time the same? The disposable pans seems so thin compared to regular baking pans. Thank you.

 

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Nu-Wave Temperature Conversions?What are the corresponding temperatures on a Nu-Wave ovens with a dial from 1 to 10?

 

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Use Hamburger Spatula to Make GravyWhen I make homemade gravy, I use a hamburger spatula. If you start to get lumps you can mash them with the turner. It works every time.

 

Using 3-Piece Clay Cooker?Has anyone seen a 3-piece clay cooker before? "Hartland USA" is hand-etched on the bottom. How and what is the center "rack" used for?

 

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Use Baker's Piping Bag for Making Sausage RollsWhen I make sausage rolls, I use a bakers piping bag for the meat, this makes the job much easier and cleaner, but the tip (which I found myself just recently) is to spray the inside of the bag, with some oil and the meat will squeeze out much easier and as an extra bonus, the bag is easier to clean.

 

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Ways To Avoid Flipping Food While Cooking?Frozen onion rings and french fries need to be turned midway after some baking time. Is there a suggested method of baking that can omit the food flipping step?

 

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Using L'ovenware On Glass Top Stove?I've just acquired a set of L'ovenware, consisting of saucepans, bowls and lids. It's amber glass cookware. I've looked for the company but I don't think they are still in business. Has anyone ever used them on a glass top stove? Do you have any hints or suggestions? I'd appreciate any feedback based on experience. Thanks.

 

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Use a Corn Cob Holder for Pricking Poultry Skin I am cooking a duck today and tried a toothpick, worse than the skewer. My lightbulb of the day? Corn cob holder! It was easy to grip, nice metal prongs and only places small holes in the bird. Works great!

 

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Avoid Domed Burgers By Indenting MiddleAvoid the dome effect when cooking hamburgers (your burger plumped in the middle). Before cooking, make a large enough indent in the middle on both sides. Works for me.

 

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Use a Skillet for Faster CookingWhen cooking, try using a skillet instead of a pot or pan. A skillet puts a larger cooking surface in contact with your heat source. Food will cook faster, saving on your energy bills and saving your time.

 

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Getting Refrigerated Pizza Dough to Lie Flat?I like the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough but I can never get it to lie flat. It curls up no matter what I do. Does anybody have a solution for this? I'd really appreciate it.

 

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How to Make Grocery Store Rotisserie Chicken?I am looking for a recipe to cook a whole chicken that would taste like the cooked supermarket chickens that you can buy. They are always very flavorful and not dry.

 

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Tomato Puree vs. Tomato Sauce?I am going to make spaghetti sauce. I use tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. I want to also add either a can of tomato puree, or a can of tomato sauce. What do you think might result in a better tasting sauce? I will also add my normal seasonings.

 

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Slice Storebought Cookie Dough Before UnwrappingI bought cookie dough for the first time and found slicing it messy and the slices broke easily so I tried slicing unwrapped rolls and it was much easier for me.

 

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Poke a Hole in Vegetable Oil BottleWhen I buy a new bottle of vegetable oil, I take a push-pin and poke a hole in the bottle up near the spout. Keeping the cap on, this works great as a squeeze bottle to season a pan or if I need a small amount of oil for a recipe.

 

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Tips For SpaghettiTry adding a few teaspoons of powdered chicken bouilion and olive oil to the water you cook your spaghetti in. It really perks it up! If you like using cheater sauce (jar sauce) like I do, it can also be improved on by adding a little oregano, powdered garlic, and lemon pepper.

 

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Chicken White SauceInstead of cheese, I use a block of chicken stock in white sauce and it tastes great. Use corn flour instead of flour as it is smoother.

 

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Making Good Brown Rice?I don't make very interesting brown rice. It always comes out overcooked with water at the bottom of the pan. Organic brown basmati.

 

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Waterless Stacked Cooking?Is it worth investing in this expensive cookware? Does the weight of all of these pots break the electric stove burners? Does stack cooking work?

 

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Browning Turkey Cutlets?The recipe said to lightly brown the turkey (thin) cutlets in olive oil on med heat. I did and all they did was turn white. Wouldn't brown. The rest of the recipe calls for it to be placed on top of stuffing, covered with cream of mushroom soup and then cooked on med lo for 10 minutes.

 

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Single Serving MeatloafsInstead of making a large meatloaf, I use foil cupcake pans and make individual meatloafs. They cook quicker and, with 6 daughters, they cool quicker and are their serving size.

 

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Cut Butter In Flour?Is there a pastry blender (for mixing flour and butter when the recipe says to "cut in the butter with the flour") that anyone would like to recommend?

 

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Spaghetti ShortcutsTonight was spaghetti night. I sauteed some ground meat, onions and garlic in a little olive oil. I poured this into a bowl, poured in my favorite brand of sauce and set it aside. I poured out most of the oil, and put the pasta water right into the pot without any extra cleaning.

 

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Other Uses for a Rice Cooker?Other Uses for a Rice Cooker. I am looking for other uses for rice cooker.

 

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Use Brown Rice Instead Of WhiteUse Brown Rice Instead Of White. Brown rice is just like any other rice. You can use it in any other recipe, so long as you allow extra cooking time. We have eaten it exclusively for about 25 years.

 

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Microwaving Gold or Silver Striped DishwareIf you're into microwave cooking, you might already know this. But in case you don't, learn from someone who knows. . .

 

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Helpful Kitchen TipsHere are a few tried-and-true easy ideas for saving time and your energy in the kitchen!

 

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Spicing Up Rice?I am trying to eat more rice (both brown and white), but even after adding onion, garlic and onion power and Frank's Hot Sauce, it is very bland. Any suggestions as how to spice it up?

 

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Quick Stir Fry?You can reduce the time it takes to stir fry slow cooking vegetable like carrots and broccoli by blanching them. You can also reduce the cooking time by cutting them thinly.

 

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For Juicy Sauted OnionsFor Juicy Sauted Onions. When the onions have reached the state of doneness you want, add some water to the pan, then cook til the water is almost, but not entirely, absorbed. . .

 

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Seasoning a Teflon Pan?How does one season a new teflon treated pan? Do I heat it with oil, then wipe the oil out? The pan came with no instructions.

 

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Living Without a MicrowaveMy 5-year-old microwave died shortly before Thanksgiving last year and my budget didn't allow for replacing it right away even though we had company coming for Thanksgiving. I mentally made a note to replace it after the first of the year; however in January, I thought I would wait for a good sale.

 

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