- After handling garlic, rub your fingers on stainless steel, like your sink, to get rid of the odor.
- Crack eggs on a paper towel on the counter — no shells and easy cleanup!
- Make an ideal sunny-side egg by covering your pan with a lid and letting the steam cook your egg. No flipping required.
- Always taste your food before seasoning.
- Hold a knife properly: pinch the blade instead of gripping the handle.
- If your recipe calls for buttermilk, you can use regular milk with lemon juice.
- Prepping salad before serving is a huge time saver. Layer all the ingredients in a bowl and don’t add the dressing until it’s time to serve.
- Keep your spices away from sources of heat like the stove or lights. Herbs and spices can lose their flavor when exposed to humidity and heat.
- Save old, stale bread to make breadcrumbs in a food processor; you can freeze them for up to 6 months.
- To prevent tears, cut off the root of the onion before you slice.
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