I keep a small plastic container of flour in a handy spot in my cupboard. Then when I only need a tablespoon or two, I don't have to go through the mess and hassle of dealing with my big flour…
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I used my computer to create a list of kitchen staples and items I often purchase at the grocery store. A printout of this list hangs on my refrigerator, and as soon as I run low on an item, I…
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When reading a recipe from a cookbook or magazine, I clamp it open to that page with a pants hanger, then hang it at eye level from one of my upper cabinet doors. The recipe stays clean and dry…
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When peeling the eggshells from hard-cooked eggs, I pour off the water as soon as the boiling is done and pour ice water or crushed ice onto the eggs. The shells come off easily, with no sticking.…
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When I’m in a hurry, I use frozen hash browns to make mashed potatoes. There’s no need to peel or cut the potatoes. And because the pieces are small, they cook very quickly. —Pamela W., St.…
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My wife and I enjoy homemade croutons. My favorite way to prepare them is to cube the bread, place on a cookie sheet and spray with a flavored nonstick cooking spray. Then I sprinkle on other…
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When I don't have time to make icing from scratch, I blend a half can of chocolate frosting with 3 ounces of softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. The creamy result is not as sweet or thick as…
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To have homemade treats ready for my husband’s lunch or a quick snack, I make extra cookies, dessert bars, etc. and keep them in a plastic container in the freezer. When I pack my husband’s lunch,…
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Whenever I bake potatoes for our family of six during the summer, I double the number of potatoes. I cool the extras and store them in the refrigerator until I’m ready to make potato salad. The…
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I don’t eat fish often, but when I do, I like it with tartar sauce. Since jars of prepared tartar sauce spoil before I use them, I’ve come up with a quick homemade version. I stir a teaspoon of…
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