To make cupcakes of the same size, use a solid plastic ice cream scoop to measure out the batter and fill the muffin cups.
Batter for a two-layer 9-in. cake can be used to make 2 to 2-1/2…
Read more »
Place a set of cutlery diagonally on the napkin, leaving about a third of the napkin showing at the bottom. Fold the bottom corner over the cutlery.
Fold the left side of the napkin over the…
Read more »
With a large knife, make a diagonal cut from one corner of the pan to the opposite corner. Make diagonal cuts at 1-1/2-in. intervals parallel to the first cut.
Make a lengthwise cut through…
Read more »
Triangle-shaped bars give a festive look to a cookie platter. Simply cut the bars into squares, then cut each squares, then cut each square in half diagonally.
Read more »
Bake the dough in an oblong loaf. Cool slightly and cut into slices using a serrated knife.
Store biscotti in airtight containers. If decorated with a coating, stack them between sheets of…
Read more »
If you are using canned broth that is not fat-free, just chill in the refrigerator. After it is cold, remove the top of the can and lift off the solidified fat.
Read more »
With a chef's knife, remove the crown and the base. Stand the pineapple upright and cut down the length to remove the eyes and rind in strips.
Cut pineapple into quarters; remove the core.…
Read more »
Stand one end of the cob on a cutting board. Starting at the top, run a sharp knife down the cob, cutting deeply to remove whole kernels. One medium cob yields 1/3 to 1/2 cup kernels.
Read more »
Pull the leg and thigh away from the body. With a small sharp knife, cut through the skin to expose the joint.
Cut through joint, then cut skin around thigh to free leg. Repeat with other…
Read more »
Cut off crown of the fruit. Stand pineapple upright and cut off the rind using a sharp knife. Cut off the base.
Follow the pattern of the eyes to cut diagonal wedge-shaped grooves in…
Read more »