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Plate of meatballs.

Shaping MeatballsWhat is your favorite method for shaping meatballs? There are a number of ways to shape meatballs once the ingredients have been mixed. This is a page about shaping meatballs.

 

Uses for Juicer Pulp

Uses for Juicer PulpThis page is about uses for juicer pulp. There are a variety of uses for the fibrous juicer pulp that might otherwise go to waste.

 

Shelling Nuts

Shelling NutsThis is a page about shelling nuts. It's often less expensive to buy shelled nuts, but it can be difficult to remove the shells without damaging the meat. This page will help you get crackin'.

 

Italian Salad Dressing on Green Background

Saving Money on Salad DressingThis is a page about saving money on salad dressing. Prepared salad dressings can sometimes be pricey.

 

Wood Knife Holder

Making a Kitchen Knife HolderThis is a page about making a kitchen knife holder. Kitchen knives are more safely stored if kept in some type of holder.

 

Spilled Milk in kitchen

Preventing Spills in the KitchenThis is a page about preventing spills in the kitchen. There are some creative ways to avert spills in the kitchen.

 

Woman Sifting Flour to Make Cookie Dough

Frugal Kitchen Tips and TricksThis is a page containing frugal kitchen tips and tricks. Food and kitchen tools and supplies can be a major part of the family budget.

 

Making a Salad

Salad Tips and TricksThis is a page about salad tips and tricks. Do you talk yourself out of having a salad because of the prep time?

 

Wearing goggles while chopping onions.

Preventing Tears When Chopping OnionsThis is a page about preventing tears when chopping onions. Cutting onions releases an irritant that makes us tear up or cry.

 

chopping green onions

Chopping Green OnionsThis is a page about chopping green onions. Chopped green onions are great on salads and in many recipes.

 

Chocolate Ice Cream Being Scooped

Ice Cream Serving TipsThis page contains ice cream serving tips. Sometimes ice cream is too hard, making serving it a challenge.

 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich on Plate

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich TipsThis page contains peanut butter and jelly sandwich tips. A quick favorite sandwich in many American homes.

 

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Eliminating Food Waste at HomeThis is a page about eliminating food waste at home.There are ways when shopping and dealing with leftovers that can help in eliminating food waste.

 

Making a Smoothie in a Blender

Making SmoothiesWith a good blender, smoothies can be made with all kinds of fruits, milk products, nutritional supplements, and even some vegetables. This page is about making smoothies.

 

Marinating Steak in Glass Dish

Marinating Tips and TricksTo immerse your meat or vegetables in a sauce before grilling or baking can make for delicious meal. This page contains marinating tips and tricks.

 

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Keeping Homemade Cookies Fresh

Keeping Homemade Cookies FreshThis is a page about keeping homemade cookies fresh. Homemade cookies do not contain the preservatives used in commercial snacks.

 

Woman Holding Her Mouth With Chili Pepper

Stopping the Burn from Spicy FoodSpicy food can often result in a burning sensation in your mouth or on your tongue. This is a page about stopping the burn from spicy food.

 

Tomatoes and Tomato Paste

Using Tomato PasteThis is a page about using tomato paste. Many recipes call for tomato paste, often in small quantities, in addition to or rather than sauce.

 

Man Washing Hands

Removing Food Odors from HandsThis page is about removing food odors from hands. Besides wearing food handling gloves, there are ways to remove the smells of food preparation from your hands.

 

Mushrooms Being Washed in a Sink

Cleaning MushroomsThis is a page about cleaning mushrooms. Mushrooms often have some of the planting mix still clinging to them when you buy them at the market.

 

Cracker Crumbs on Wooden Cutting Board

Using Cracker CrumbsCracker crumbs make a great breading or filler for ground meats. This is a page about using cracker crumbs.

 

Pitting Cherries With Cherry Pitter

Pitting CherriesIf you don't have a cherry pitter when the cherries are ripe, it helps to a easy way to pit them. This page is about pitting cherries.

 

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Tips and TricksThis page contains grilled cheese tips and tricks. A favorite toasted sandwich for many people.

 

Keeping Ice Cream Cones from Dripping

Keeping Ice Cream Cones from DrippingThis is a page about keeping ice cream cones from dripping. Eating an ice cream cone does not have to end in melted ice cream dripping down your arm.

 

Warming Tortillas

Warming TortillasThis is a page about warming tortillas. Warm tortillas can be served alone as a bread item or used to wrap up your favorite filling.

 

Stack of Cupcake Liners

Uses for Cupcake LinersThese food papers can come in handy for many things in the kitchen. This page has uses for cupcake liners.

 

Cake Frosting Tips and Tricks

Cake Frosting Tips and TricksThis page contains cake frosting tips and tricks. There are things you can do that can make icing cakes easier.

 

Plate of food covered in gravy.

Gravy Making Tips and TricksThis page contains gravy making tips and tricks. Wonderful gravy can make any meal a big success.

 

cake carrier

Transporting a CakeThis page is about transporting a cake. Using the proper container and a little support can help to keep your cake perfect.

 

A photo of stale crackers.

Uses for Stale CrackersThis page contains uses for stale crackers. When the package gets left open, you can end up with not so crisp crackers.

 

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Casserole Tips and Tricks

Casserole Tips and TricksThis page contains casserole tips and tricks. There are a number of ways to enhance these baked dishes.

 

Colorful Christmas Tree Cookies Read to be Baked

Christmas Baking Tips and TricksThis page contains Christmas baking tips and tricks. A tradition for this winter holiday is many, yummy baked treats.

 

Tin Can

Removing Food From Tin CansThis page is about removing food from tin cans. When you get all the food out of your can nothing goes to waste.

 

Measuring Ingredients

Measuring IngredientsThis page contains tips for measuring ingredients. Having the correct amount of your wet and dry ingredients, is important for your recipe to be a success.

 

Cutting Meringue Pies

Cutting Meringue PiesThat perfect looking meringue pie can be spoiled when the meringue sticks to the knife. This is a page about cutting a meringue pie.

 

White rice.

How to Cook Perfect RiceThis page is about how to cook perfect rice. Enjoy perfectly cooked rice every time you prepare it.

 

A bowl of Halloween candy.

Uses for Leftover Halloween CandyThis page is about uses for leftover Halloween candy. Sometimes you can end up with too much candy after this holiday.

 

Creative BLT Sandwich

Creative Sandwich IdeasThis is a page about creative sandwich ideas. Don't let your sandwiches get too boring; use some creative additions to perk them up.

 

Peeling Potatoes

Peeling PotatoesThis is a page about peeling potatoes. Although many varieties of potatoes can be eaten with the peel on, many cooks prefer to peel them.

 

A peeled onion cut in half.

Peeling OnionsOnions have a dry papery peel that should be removed before slicing. This can be messy, cause tears from the fumes or result in wasted onion by peeling too deeply. Here are tips to help you easily peel onions for use in recipes.

 

Cutting a Cake

Cutting a CakeThis is a page about cutting a cake. Sometimes just using a knife is not the best way to cut a cake.

 

Stocking a Basic Pantry

Stocking a Basic Pantry?When moving into your first apartment or house, one of the first tasks is to stock your pantry. This is a page about stocking a basic pantry.

 

Storing Bagged Salad Mixes

Storing Bagged Salad MixesThis page is about storing bagged salad mixes. Once you have opened the bag, you want to keep the salad as fresh as possible.

 

Making Chocolate Sprinkles

Making Chocolate SprinklesThis is a page about making homemade chocolate sprinkles. You are getting ready to add the chocolate sprinkles to the cake only to discover you are out.

 

Cooking Ahead to Save Time

Cooking Ahead to Save TimeThis page is about cooking ahead to save time. Planning and preparing food in advance can make getting the food on the table much faster.

 

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Keeping Ice Cream Fresh

Keeping Ice Cream FreshThis page is about keeping ice cream fresh. If your ice cream does not all get eaten when opened, there are ways to maintain the texture.

 

Refilling Liquid Containers

Refilling Liquid ContainersThis page is about refilling liquid containers. When refilling containers you don't want to waste a drop or make a mess.

 

Leftover Tortilla Chips

Using Leftover Tortilla ChipsThis page is about using leftover tortilla chips. When you have chips that are crumbled or gotten a little stale, there are ways to incorporate them into other foods.

 

paper plate with a smiley face

Alternatives to Paper PlatesThis page contains alternatives to paper plates. To save money and reduce dirty dishes there are ways to avoid the use of paper plates.

 

Homemade Sugar Cubes

Making Homemade Sugar CubesThis page is about making homemade sugar cubes. A fun way to have festive sugar for a party or gathering is to make your own cubes.

 

Using It All

Getting the Last Bit Out of a BottleThis is a page about getting the last bit out of a bottle. Don't you hate it when you can't get that every single bit of a product out of a bottle?

 

pan for oil frying

Disposing of Cooking Oil and GreaseProperly discarding used cooking oil and grease will save your plumbing. There are a variety of ways to effectively discard these cooking products after usage. This is a page about disposing of cooking oil and grease.

 

opening a pickle jar

Opening Jars and BottlesThis is a page about opening jars and bottles. It can be very difficult to open some bottles and jars for the first time.

 

Pouring Ketchup

Tips for Pouring Ketchup FasterThis is a page about tips for pouring ketchup faster. Ketchup is notorious for being difficult to get out of the bottle, especially the glass ones still found at some restaurants.

 

salt shaker

Keeping Salt from Clumping in the ShakerThis is a page about keeping salt from clumping in the shaker. You can easily keep the salt from clumping in the shaker.

 

crisp green salad

Keeping Salads CrispSalads containing lettuce and other vegetables such as tomatoes can get limp very quickly. This is a page about keeping salads crisp.

 

A casserole at a potluck.

Potluck Tips and TricksSharing great food with others is fun and delicious. This page contains potluck tips and tricks.

 

Piece of quiche from a large quiche baked in a casserole dish.

Baking a Large Quiche?This page is about baking a large quiche. Determining how large you can make a particular dish and have it turn out like you want, can be a challenge.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making Cookies on an Electric GriddleThis page is about making cookies on an electric griddle. Energy can be saved by cooking on a griddle instead of heating up the oven.

 

Condiment Packets

Uses for Leftover Condiment PacketsA collection of left over fast food condiments can be useful for other occasions. This page is about uses for leftover condiment packets.

 

Wood Salad Bowl

Caring For Wood Salad BowlsThis is a page about caring for wood salad bowls. Wood bowls are popular for serving salad because they do not give the salad a bad or metallic taste. Maintaining your wooden salad bowls is easy to do.

 

Cooking Oil Spray

Using Cooking Oil SprayThis page is about using cooking oil spray. This handy oil dispenser can help you control your fat intake and help keep foods from sticking.

 

Serving Sour Cream

Serving Sour CreamThis is a page about serving sour cream. How you serve sour cream probably depends on how it is going to be used during the meal.

 

cover tea drink

Keep Bugs Out Of Your DrinkTrying to enjoy a drink outdoors sometimes turns into a battle with bugs and wasps that zoom in for a sip. This is a page about how to keep bugs out of your drink.

 

Storing Salad

Storing SaladThis is a page about storing salad. Salad, especially greens, can be a challenge to store for any length of time.

 

Drying Lettuce Leaves

Drying Lettuce Leaves for SaladThis page is about drying lettuce leaves for salad. A salad is much more appealing when the lettuce leaves are not still wet from washing.

 

Fresh coconuts.

Using Fresh CoconutThe fruit of the coconut palm is a part of the everyday diets of many people. Coconuts are different from any other fruit because they contain a large quantity of "milk" that can be harvested for drinking. This page is about using fresh coconut.

 

Large Tray of Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and Crackers for a Large Group?Having a party or event with a large group of people and wondering how to serve cheese and crackers? This is a page about cheese and crackers for a large group.

 

A pot with food stuck to the lid.

Preventing Food from StickingKeeping food from clinging to pans and molds can make it easier to serve, and make the pans much easier to clean. This page is about preventing food from sticking.

 

Corn on the Cob with Lots of Butter

Buttering Corn On the CobThis is a page about buttering corn on the cob. Even common place activities, such as buttering corn on the cob have unique variations in their execution.

 

Roll of Plastic Wrap

Storing Plastic WrapThis is a page about storing plastic wrap. Finding the best way to store your wrap will make it easy to work with and help reduce waste.

 

Recipes Using Maple Syrup

Recipes Using Maple SyrupThis page contains recipes using maple syrup. A different, tasty sweetener can liven up many recipes.

 

Serving cold salads.

Keeping Food Cold OutdoorsThis is a page about keeping food cold outdoors. Barbecues and picnics require special attention to safely keep certain foods cold and others at the preferred serving temperature.

 

cute roundish chocolate bunny

Uses for Leftover Holiday ChocolatesThis is a page about uses leftover holiday chocolates. Don't let those chocolate bunnies or Santas languish in the cupboard, use them in post holiday recipes.

 

sheet cake with flower decorations

Cutting Sheet CakesThis is a page about cutting sheet cakes. Cutting nice equally sized portions from a sheet cake is not that hard, you just need to use a couple of helpful tricks.

 

Olive Oil

Saving Money on Olive OilThis is a page about saving money on olive oil. This delicious oil can be expensive. There are ways you can save on the cost and still enjoy the wonderful flavor.

 

Keeping Food Warm Until Served

Keeping Food Warm Until ServedOnce your meal is prepared you may need to keep it hot until it is served. This is a page about keeping food warm until served.

 

Salad with Ranch Dressing drizzled over it

Making a Salad Dressing PumpThis is a page about making a salad dressing pump. You can control the amount of dressing you put on your salad more easily by using a pump.

 

Peeling Ginger Guide

Peeling GingerThis is a page about peeling ginger. Prior to using fresh ginger root in a recipe you will need to peel it.

 

Several containers of homemade salad dressings

Keeping Homemade Salad Dressing from...This is a page about keeping homemade salad dressing from separating. Most oil and vinegar based salad dressing tend to separate.

 

Sealing Tortilla Wraps

Sealing Tortilla WrapsAn unsealed tortilla wrap can be a mealtime mini-disaster. This is a page about sealing tortilla wraps.

 

Woman holding a fish at arms length while holding her nose with the other hand

Preventing Fish Odors on HandsThis is a page about preventing fish odors on hands. You can either wash your hands really well after handling raw fish or try to prevent the odor from clinging in the first place.

 

A cupcake with a birthday candle.

Last Minute Birthday Cake IdeasThis is a page about last minute birthday cake ideas. When you get caught without a birthday cake and don't need a lot, there are other ways to create a special occasion dessert.

 

Mess-Free Kabob Assembly

Mess-Free Kabob AssemblyThis is a page about mess-free kabob assembly. With a little ingenuity you can make assemplying a kabob faster and less messy.

 

A cup of cocoa surrounded by cocoa powder.

Finding the Expiration Date of Hershey's Cocoa?This is a page about finding the expiration date of Hershey's cocoa. It can be difficult to tell if your baking supplies are still good from year to year.

 

Peeling Pickles

Peeling PicklesThis is a page about peeling pickles. Sometimes, cucumber skins can be undesirable after pickling and should be removed.

 

A pot of lasagne noodles, cooked and drained.

Making Lasagne Noodles Ahead of TimeSometimes it is more convenient to prepare portions of a meal in advance, but save the assembly until the day you are going to complete and serve it. This is a page about making lasagne noodles ahead of time.

 

A shopping list written on a chalkboard.

Using a Chalkboard for Your Shopping ListA small chalkboard in you pantry or kitchen can be an easy way to compile a shopping list. This is a page about using a chalkboard for your shopping list.

 

Uses for Lemons

Uses for LemonsThere are many benefits to be gained from the use of lemons. You can cook with them, use lemons to clean the microwave, and use lemon juice on your face. Get more ideas for how to use lemons around the house in this page, uses for lemons.

 

Make Ramen in a Bowl

Make Ramen in a BowlRamen noodles can easily be prepared in a bowl using boiling water, saving on cleaning up a pot. Add your own extra ingredients and make it a meal. This is a page about make ramen in a bowl.

 

Food For Large Meal

Organizing and Cooking a Large Meal SuccessfullyWhen preparing a large meal, timing is critical so that everything is done in the proper order for serving. This is a page about organizing and cooking a large meal successfully.

 

A buffet line at a large gathering.

Easy Food Ideas for 70 People?Some recipes are easier to adapt tomcod for large groups than others. This is a page about easy food ideas for 70 people.

 

Honey being stored in a syrup dispenser.

Use a Syrup Dispenser for HoneyA syrup dispenser is a great way to store honey for use that helps reduce the sticky mess. This is a page about use a syrup dispenser for honey.

 

A pile of chopped almonds on a white background.

Chopping NutsMany recipes call for chopped nuts. It is easy to chop your own in just the amount you need. Here are a few tips. This is a page about chopping nuts.

 

Stocked Pantry Shelves

Organize Your Pantry With an Inventory ListKeeping a list of your pantry staples is a great way to know if you are low on anything. This is a page about organize your pantry with an inventory list.

 

A cooling rack made from 4 spoons

Impromptu Cooling Rack IdeasIf you need a quick cooling rack, you can easily use some spoons. This is a page about use spoons for an impromptu cooling rack.

 

Sliced red onions close up.

Slicing Onions - Tips and TricksNot only can onions make you tear up, but they can be difficult to cut if you don't use the proper technique. Check out these slicing onions tips and tricks.

 

A freshly grilled glazed doughnut.

Grilled Glazed DoughnutReheat your doughnut using an electric grill to make an almost stale donut taste great. This is a page about making grilled glazed doughnut.

 

Woman Holding Turkey

Rookie Moves When Baking Your First TurkeyLearning from other people's mistakes can help make your first Thanksgiving turkey a success. This is a page about rookie moves when baking your first turkey.

 

A person removing the skin from a salmon filet.

How to Remove Salmon SkinRemoving the skin from cooked salmon is fairly easy to do. One creative method includes using a cheese slicer to do the job. Prior to cooking, the skin and be simply peeled off. This is a page about removing salmon skin.

 

Close-up of many dried cloves

Grind Whole Cloves in a Coffee GrinderEven if you don't have a spice grinder you can grind whole cloves, if you do have a coffee grinder. This is a page about how to grind whole cloves in a coffee grinder.

 

A plastic hook and measuring cup attached to a container of rice.

Hanging Measuring Cups on Storage ContainersKeep your measuring cups exactly where you need them. This is a page about hanging measuring cups on storage containers.

 

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