Food/cooking tips
VEGGIE STORAGE TIPS:* Do not store onions and potatoes together asonions give off a gas that makes potatoes spoilfaster.* When storing beets and carrots, cut off theleafy tops to prevents spoilage.* A...
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KITCHEN TIPS EQUIVALENT MEASURES Pinch or dash = less than 1/8 tsp 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons = 2 fluid ounces 5 tbsp + 1 tsp = 1/3...
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Many baking recipes call for "softened" butter, or room temperature butter. The reason for using softened butter is that you want to beat the butter (also called "creaming the butter"), either with...
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Oven temperatures: Slow = up to 300 F Very moderate = 300 F - 350 F Moderate/Medium = 350 F - 400 F Hot/Quick/Fast = 400 F - 450 F Very Hot/Very Quick = 450 F - 500 F Baking times: Cookies: bake until...
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Ketchup Bottle as Dessert Decorator Run an empty plastic ketchup bottle through the dishwasher, then fill it with your favorite sauce or condiment. Drizzle some rosemary-scented olive oil across a...
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Fresh eggs? To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool, salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh, but if it rises to the surface, throw it away.
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Hint 1: Peel garlic with ease To make peeling garlic easier, especially if you need a lot, Put the individual cloves in a bowl and cover with very hot Tap water. Give the mixture a few stires with a...
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