To cut Velveeta cheese with ease, first place a large non-serrated knife and a cutting board in the freezer for 15 minutes. The cheese won't stick to the knife or the board. —Lisa Anderson,…
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Alyce W. of Pembina, North Dakota makes delicious sweet dill pickles from a 48-ounce jar of kosher dills. “I drain the juice, remove the stem ends, cut the pickles into 3/4-inch pieces, then put…
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When baking a stuffed turkey or chicken, I put the stuffing on a square of cheesecloth and tie it in a loose knot. I then “stuff” the knotted cheesecloth into the bird and roast as usual. To…
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When a bottle of syrup or molasses is almost empty, I warm it in the microwave for a few seconds. This thins the remaining liquid so it runs out better. You can get almost every drop if you tip…
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Record the number of eggs left in a carton on the carton’s lid with a marker. Adjust the number each time eggs are removed. This lets you know when you’re running low on eggs and saves you time…
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Canned beans and other canned ingredients sometimes stick to the bottom of the can and require a spatula or spoon to remove. So I open the bottom of the can, where everything has settled. With a…
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When making a dish that needs to bake for more than an hour, I put a few potatoes in the oven to bake alongside of it. I keep the baked potatoes in the refrigerator for quick meals for our…
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I butter extra French toast slices, sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into fourths and freeze them. When I'm in a hurry, I microwave the thawed sticks. They're good finger foods that can be eaten…
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To get more juice from a lemon, I soak the fruit in hot water for 15 minutes, then roll it on my kitchen counter. When I halve the lemon and squeeze it, the juice comes out more easily.…
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Flavoring extracts are difficult to pour from small bottles. So I use an inexpensive medicine dropper I bought at the pharmacy. It fits nicely into the bottles, prevents waste and is easily…
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