I always keep cans of frozen orange juice concentrate and pineapple juice concentrate in the freezer. When a recipe calls for a small amount of juice, it’s simple to make since the ratio to…
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If you frequently use the same recipe in your bread machine, you can save time on baking day by premeasuring all the dry ingredients needed for one loaf into a resealable plastic bag. Use a marker…
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I have fond memories of baking carrot cookies with my grandma. She stored the cookies with a slice of bread in a large plastic container to keep them soft.
—Rebecca B., Colorado Springs,…
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I have fond memories of baking carrot cookies with my grandma. She stored the cookies with a slice of bread in a large plastic container to keep them soft. —Rebecca B., Colorado Springs,…
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To keep the mess to a minimum when I'm kneading biscuit dough for shortcake, I do it right on the baking sheet. I sprinkle flour on the sheet, knead as instructed in the recipe, roll out the dough…
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I found that rubber gloves are lifesavers in the kitchen. They help me remove tight lids from jars and keep a good grip on my fine china when washing and drying it. —Jean Hutsen, Issaquah,…
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My daughter shared this tip that saves me time and extra steps. Since my kitchen wastebasket fills so fast and frequently requires emptying, I find it most helpful to keep spare plastic garbage…
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When trying to remove labels from jars, I find it easier to peel them off with a vegetable peeler. It will even take off the glue if you soak the jar in hot water first. —Stephanie Howard,…
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When making lattice-top pies, I use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into nice even strips. —Vickie Ray, Bethel Springs, Tennessee
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I don’t like to peel and cook potatoes, so when I do, I make extras to save time later. When the potatoes cool, I slice or dice the leftovers, place them in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate…
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