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Sunny Scented-Seafood
We all love cooking our favorite seafood dish, provided we love seafood. I know I do! Only I can do without the lingering odor that often hangs around, long after the little delacasies are gone. Everything from mussels to mild Mahi-Mahi, my little invention is a real gem in the oven. A quick fool proof way to eliminate "seafood after glow "is: take 1 large foil sheet and put 1/2 lemon and 1/2 orange wrapped inside. Poke holes with tines of a fork 4 x,s. Place packet in oven safe pan with seafood and smell the citrus wonderland not the heavy fishy smell that usually accompanies our fine seafood friends.Don,t skin the fruit only the salmon...
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Tear-Proof Your Onions
Keep tears away while chopping onions by first running the onion with it's skin under warm water.
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Thawing Out Seafood
I accidently discovered this when I was desperate to quickly thaw some shrimp. I placed the frozen shrimp in a bowl of cold water. They were unfrozen within 15 minutes and looked better than thawing them overnight in the refrigerator. Since then I have used this method to thaw all kinds of seafood.
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By: W. Sprinkle(Added: 4-Sep-2000 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Three nights of dinners, for the time it takes to make one!
night 1: cook 2-3 lbs. ground beef according to your favorite taco seasoning directions. make tacos.
night 2: chilli and quesadillas. melt cheese on tortillas to dip into chili! to make chilli, use leftover taco meat+3 cans of beans drained(black, kidney, pinto)+2 bullion cubes+1 1/2 c. water and i can tomatoe sauce. bring to a simmer and add 1 t. onion powder, 1 t. garlic powder, 1/2 t. chilli powder and 1/2 t. cumin...
night 3 use leftover chilli and make chilli pie by topping fritos with the chilli and shredded cheddar cheese
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By: karla gonzales(Added: 16-Sep-2006 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Time Saver for Dinner
Buy ground beef in bulk when it's on sale. Put it all in a large stock pot with a lid. Cook on low to med heat, stirring often until cooked well. Drain and cool. Fill sandwich bags with the cooked meat and twist-tie shut. Freeze individually, then toss all in a labeled and dated ziploc bag. Whenever dinner calls for a pound of ground beef (casseroles, taco's, etc.), grab a bag-or two if needed.
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By: mrscadillac(Added: 5-Oct-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Tips
Adding a spoonful of curd to ladyfingers while cooking will ensure that they do not stick to the vessel or turn black.
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Tomato Stains
To prevent tomato sauce from staining your tupperware, spray the container with cooking spray before placing the food inside.
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Toothpaste on Burns
I have tried this with the last 2 small burns I received while cooking. Rubbing toothpaste on a burn really helps keep it from burning and I have also noticed it heals up super fast and NEVER bubbles up. I was amazed at how wonderful it works. You cover the entire burn area with the toothpaste and keep it on there for 12 to 24 hours and when you wash it off, it is almost completely GONE! Try it, it REALLY works.
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By: Michelle Elzaim(Added: 23-Aug-2001 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Use Post-Heating to Finish Baking
Instead of pre-heating my oven for baking I use post-heating. When baking a cake that calls for 25 minutes of bake time, I don't pre-heat the oven. I turn on the oven as I'm placing the cake in and set the timer for 20 minutes. When the time is up, I turn the oven off, set the timer for an additional 5 minutes and let the post-heat finish baking the cake. Do not open the oven door during this time as this allows the post-heat to escape. When the 5 minutes are up take a look through the window and the cake should be done. However, if it looks like it needs more "browning" then let it sit for a few more minutes. This works great during the hot summer months to minimize the amount of time the oven is on. The few minutes you are not using the oven is also a frugal way to save on your heating and cooling bills.
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By: Jennifer Navarrete(Added: 28-Sep-2000 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Using Leftover Steak - Like There Will Be Any!
Sometimes we grill steak that is just too much to finish at that meal. Reheating a nicely done steak the next day ruins it, but I hate to waste that lovely beef! So, I came up with a delicious way to use the steak, and put together another meal. It's called Steak'N'Bacon.
You will need:
Bacon - 1/4 to 1/2 pound, cut into 3rds
One garlic clove, chopped (or to taste)
Canned potatoes - sliced
Leftover steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Saute the bacon in a large, covered skillet until about half done. Do not drain! Add the garlic and the steak, and continue cooking over medium heat until the bacon is almost done, and the steak is hot. Add the sliced potatoes (as many cans as you need), stir, reduce heat and cover. Let it all sort of meld together for a while (10 minutes to 1 hour, just check it occasionally so it doesn't burn).
Before serving, drain (if necessary) and serve with a green salad and rolls.
This is really delicious! My husband always grills extra steak now, and asks for Steak'N'Bacon the next night.
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By: Ann Grace Orn(Added: 9-Feb-2002 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Veggies on the sly
I have a two year old who would not eat any veggies at all so my husband and I tried giving her vegitarian burgers, any brand will do just fine. We did them just like any hambugers with cheese on a toasted bun. My husband even started to bake them so they'd be less greasy. It has been great she's getting plenty of veggies and she thinks it is a treat.
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By: patty(Added: 12-Sep-2000 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Wax Paper
We eat alot of cereal at my house. I save the wax paper out of them. I clean them real good. Now, I don't have to buy wax paper any more.
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By: Melanie(Added: 5-Sep-2002 Hits: 0 Rating:
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What's for dinner blues!
Let's face it. I could spend hours each day trying to decide what to make for dinner, not to mention all the other times we eat during the day! So, I've gone a little nuts and created a menu plan for the indecisive eater. I devised a weekly menu plan. Each day has a planned breakfast,lunch, snack and a dinner theme. For example; on Tuesday we have oatmeal for breakfast, PB&J sandwiches for lunch, assorted crackers for snack, and the dinner theme is "Somethin's Fishy". I gave each dinner theme a nifty name for the fun of it. The menu gives me enough information to keep the decision making to a minimum, but enough flexibility to accomodate for our 6 person family. I enjoy not gettin stuck in a "spaghetti-every-night" rut, and so do my kids!
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By: Indy(Added: 11-Aug-2000 Hits: 0 Rating:
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Why buy Pam Spray?
Instead of spending $3-4 for commercail cooking sprays at the store try making your own. Really simple: buy a spray bottle ( at the grocery store etc.) and pour some vegetable oil or whatever kind of oil you prefer to use. Make sure to label the bottle.
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By: Rebecca White(Added: 8-Apr-2002 Hits: 0 Rating:
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You want one thing your husband wants another...
When you go to put your groceries away and you have your meat out, do a variety pack that way you can pick which meat you want and the rest of your family can pick what they want:D
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