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Cassi · Cassi

Making Vegetables Taste Better Instead of steaming vegetables in water, jazz up the flavor by steaming them with several tablespoons of balsamic vinegar or sherry or white or red wine.

Cassi · Cassi

Am I the only one who is noticing a big jump in the price of fresh produce these days? Whatever the reason behind those escalating prices, I find myself searching for more and better ways to make the produce I buy remain fresher longer. I certainly don't intend for the lettuce to turn brown and the stra...

Cassi · Cassi

To Keep Rice From Sticking Spray the sides and bottom of the pot with nonstick vegetable spray before you add the water or rice. It will help prevent the rice from sticking.

Cassi · Cassi

Cleaning Shish-Kebab Skewers After removing cooked food, push skewers through a soap-filled steel wool pad before putting into water. It will loosen the gunk and make washing them much easier.

Cassi · Cassi

Storing Chocolate for Cooking Keep it wrapped in a cool, dry place away from heat and light. Be aware that odors (other smelly food, etc.) can ruin chocolate too. You can store chocolate in a cool cupboard or refrigerator for about a year.

Cassi · Cassi

LOTS[url=http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=34909&subForumID=66193&action=viewTopic&commentID=1151011&top...

Cassi · Cassi

Cinnamon Toast Twist To jazz up cinnamon toast, put a bit of fine-ground instant coffee into the cinnamon and sugar mix for a coffee toast. Also, try adding granulated orange drink with sugar to sprinkle on buttered toast.

Cassi · Cassi

ONE BIRD, FIVE MEALS: Some days, when I haven't planned dinner, my husband and I pick up one of the hot, roasted chickens at the supermarket deli. We eat most of the white meat (first meal), and I put the rest in a pot of water and boil gently for a few minutes. I debone the remainder of the meat, and...

Cassi · Cassi

No Mess Way to Crush Crackers Put graham crackers or other kinds of crackers into a big plastic zipper-type bag. Let the air out and seal. Use a rolling pin or wine bottle to crush the contents.

Cassi · Cassi

Jazz Up Chocolate Frosting If you love the taste of chocolate peanut butter cups, you can recreate that flavor by adding 1 tablespoon or so of peanut butter to regular chocolate frosting.

Cassi · Cassi

Ribs 101 It looks so simple on television. Just fire up the grill, throw on a few slabs of ribs, mop them with barbecue sauce and check back in a couple of hours. I followed this plan and oh, the disappointment. I needed help and decided to consult with "America's master grill...

Cassi · Cassi

When You Deep-Fry To stop grease from spattering everywhere, put several white potato slices or 1/2 inch-cubes into the grease while frying. This really helps to prevent a cooking mess. (from Hints from Heloise)

Chelle · Chelle

Brownies & Bars Bakeware Use the size pan specified in the recipe. To check the width of a pan, measure across the top from inside edge to inside edge. Cooling Cut the baked recipe into bars, squares or other shapes when completely cool unless the recipe specifies differently. This he...

Chelle · Chelle

Got this from an email newsletter and thought I'd share it (of course I also saw the idea on Food Network). when making a stuffing side dish , i put my stuffing in muffin tins, so everybody can have their own little portion, and its fun to eat!!! i call them stuffin muffins!!!!!

Chelle · Chelle

Your oatmeal cookies will be even tastier if you bake the oats beforehand. Place them in a pre-heated 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes before adding to your dough !

Chelle · Chelle

Measuring Hints Spoons Use measuring spoons available in standard sets (from 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon). Do not use kitchen flatware to measure ingredients for baking recipes. The following guidelines will help you in measuring ingredients. Measure small amounts of liquid...

Cassi · Cassi

The cold, hard truth about freezing baked goods Every year about this time, I get the urge to do some early holiday baking. The feeling usually goes away about as quickly as it came, because I'm unsure how to package and store holiday treats so they don't lose that "just baked"...

Cassi · Cassi

Picking the perfect pie apple Apples come in thousands of varieties, sizes, textures and flavors. If you've ever stood in the produce department of a supermarket completely confused, join the crowd. It's not easy to know which to select because each variety of apple h...

Cassi · Cassi

Snip Snap- Fresh Green Beans When you have a large batch of fresh green beans from the store or garden ... well, that a lot of ends to snap off before dropping those veggies into the kettle. To speed the process along, hold four or five beans together and snip off both ends with kitchen scissors. :biggr...

Cassi · Cassi

Line Your Veggie Drawers Use wax paper to line refrigerator crisper drawers to keep them clean. Measure the drawers and place a double layer of wax paper in the bottom.

Cassi · Cassi

Buttermilk Substitute You are in the middle of a recipe and discover you're out of buttermilk, here's what you can use instead: Pour one tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes, so it can thicken.

Colette · Colette

1. If you want to make ground beef less lumpy, use a potato masher after it is half way browned. This works great for meat sauce, sloppy joes, even on sausage for sausage gravy...any ground meat. If you are using a nonstick pan, be sure to carefully use the masher with up and down strokes, don't scrape the...

Chelle · Chelle

Cool unfrosted cakes completely before storing or they will become sticky on the surface. Store cakes with creamy frostings under a cake saver or large inverted bowl. Cakes with whipped cream toppings, cream fillings or cream cheese frostings should be stored in the refrigerator.

Colette · Colette

HERE’S a hot tip for busy cooks: Spend a few minutes scanning through the hints here and then try them yourself. You won’t have any problem deciding how to use the extra time you’ll save! • When making salmon or tuna croquettes, I use a metal ice cream scoop for shaping them. I pack the scoop, turn the...

Cassi · Cassi

Reading Product Labels When you are buying products at the supermarket you may wonder what these product-dating labels mean: Sell By or Pull Date means the last day an item should be sold. After this, is should be taken off the grocery shelf. Expiration Date is the last day that the item should eaten or...

Cassi · Cassi

If You Are Buying a Blender or Food Processor Choose one that is suitable for your needs. If you do lots of entertaining, you need one with a larger capacity. If you process big quantities of raw meats and produce, you will need one with a more powerful motor. Look for a design with easy access to the conta...

Cassi · Cassi

Making Whipped Cream/Topping Even Tastier Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg into the topping or add a drop or two of vanilla extract (or your favorite one) to the whipped cream. This will give it an extra yummy zip.

Chelle · Chelle

General Oven to Crockpot Cooking Time Conversions Oven Crockpot 15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW 35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW 50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH or 8 to 18 hours on LOW...

Colette · Colette

Whenever I'm making ground beef or pork and I don't want the meat in big clumps...I use my potato masher and gently (so as not to scar my non stick pan) mash the meat, when it's almost completely browned. It really does a great job for meat sauce, sausage gravy and sloppy joes. If your meatloaf gets gr...

Cassi · Cassi

Mrsppmrxky Date: Sat Dec 4 12:04 PM, 2004 Chef's forum I found this forum and thought some of you cooks might like to poke around on this site. http://cheftalkcafe.com/forums/index.php?

Cassi · Cassi

CrossWalker Date: Fri Oct 1 2:54 PM, 2004 Food tips Add any over ripe banana to a bag with unripe fruit, like pears. The banana gives off a chemical that will hasten the ripening of other fruits. To make delicious warm toasty croutons, cut up leftover bread into cubes. Fry them in...

Cassi · Cassi

Brown rice doesn't have to be difficult Have you heard? Carbs are back in vogue. Well, maybe not nationwide, but at least one diet gaining popularity these days emphasizes the importance of healthy complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, which should probably be a part of any healthful diet. No...

Cassi · Cassi

CrossWalker Date: Sat Nov 20 7:48 AM, 2004 assorted cooking tips. assorted cooking tips. Bacon: When cutting up bacon for frying, freeze it first and it will cut like a dream. Lou Held, OH or If you coat your bacon in flour before you cook it your bacon will not shrink a...

Cassi · Cassi

Time Saving Kitchen Tips Time-Saving Kitchen Tips HERE'S a hot tip for busy cooks: Spend a few minutes scanning through the hints here and then try them yourself. You likely won't have any problem deciding how to use the extra time you'll save! I use a wire whisk to stir up muffins, waff...

Cassi · Cassi

How to make an omlet *Got this from the South Beach Diet Newsletter How to Make an Omelet This Daily Dish is part of a series on kitchen basics. If your egg-cooking skills are limited to scrambled, consider broadening your horizons. Omelets are just as easy to make, and they allow you to introduce var...

Cassi · Cassi

Cook's Thesaurus http://www.foodsubs.com/

Mrsppmrxky · Mrsppmrxky

APPROXIMATE BEEF COOKING TIMES (°F) TYPE OF BEEF SIZE COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME INTERNAL TEMPERATURE Rib Roast, bone in 4 to 6 lbs. Roast 325° 23-25 min./lb. 27-30 min./lb. 32-34 min./lb. Medium rare 145° Medium 160° Well done 170...

Colette · Colette

1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons molasses 1 cup cake flour 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 table...

Colette · Colette

Cooking Measurement Equivalents See the Infoplease.com conversion calculator 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) 1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon 1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons 1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon 3/8 cup = ...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Making Vegetables Taste Better (Preview) Making Vegetables Taste Better Instead of steaming vegetables in water, jazz up the flavor by steaming them with several tablespoons of balsamic vinegar or sherry or white or red wine.	Cassi	0	1681	Tue Nov 21 5:19 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	How to Make Produce Last Longer (Preview) Am I the only one who is noticing a big jump in the price of fresh produce these days? Whatever the reason behind those escalating prices, I find myself searching for more and better ways to make the produce I buy remain fresher longer. I certainly don't intend for the lettuce to turn brown and the stra...	Cassi	0	1032	Mon Oct 16 7:13 AM, 2006 by Cassi
	To Keep Rice From Sticking (Preview) To Keep Rice From Sticking Spray the sides and bottom of the pot with nonstick vegetable spray before you add the water or rice. It will help prevent the rice from sticking.	Cassi	0	967	Mon Sep 18 3:15 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Cleaning Shish-Kebab Skewers (Preview) Cleaning Shish-Kebab Skewers After removing cooked food, push skewers through a soap-filled steel wool pad before putting into water. It will loosen the gunk and make washing them much easier.	Cassi	0	975	Wed Sep 13 6:32 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Storing Chocolate for Cooking (Preview) Storing Chocolate for Cooking Keep it wrapped in a cool, dry place away from heat and light. Be aware that odors (other smelly food, etc.) can ruin chocolate too. You can store chocolate in a cool cupboard or refrigerator for about a year.	Cassi	0	930	Mon Sep 11 3:02 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Food Tips (Posted by CrossWalker) (Preview) LOTS[url=http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=34909&subForumID=66193&action=viewTopic&commentID=1151011&top...	Cassi	2	1688	Sat Sep 9 10:24 AM, 2006 by Cassi
	Cinnamon Toast Twist (Preview) Cinnamon Toast Twist To jazz up cinnamon toast, put a bit of fine-ground instant coffee into the cinnamon and sugar mix for a coffee toast. Also, try adding granulated orange drink with sugar to sprinkle on buttered toast.	Cassi	0	974	Mon Sep 4 4:30 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Stretching a chicken! (Preview) ONE BIRD, FIVE MEALS: Some days, when I haven't planned dinner, my husband and I pick up one of the hot, roasted chickens at the supermarket deli. We eat most of the white meat (first meal), and I put the rest in a pot of water and boil gently for a few minutes. I debone the remainder of the meat, and...	Cassi	0	971	Thu Aug 17 1:24 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	No Mess Way to Crush Crackers (Preview) No Mess Way to Crush Crackers Put graham crackers or other kinds of crackers into a big plastic zipper-type bag. Let the air out and seal. Use a rolling pin or wine bottle to crush the contents.	Cassi	0	1021	Tue Aug 15 3:14 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Jazz Up Chocolate Frosting (Preview) Jazz Up Chocolate Frosting If you love the taste of chocolate peanut butter cups, you can recreate that flavor by adding 1 tablespoon or so of peanut butter to regular chocolate frosting.	Cassi	0	929	Mon Aug 14 5:00 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Ribs 101 (Preview) Ribs 101 It looks so simple on television. Just fire up the grill, throw on a few slabs of ribs, mop them with barbecue sauce and check back in a couple of hours. I followed this plan and oh, the disappointment. I needed help and decided to consult with "America's master grill...	Cassi	0	1028	Mon Aug 14 6:48 AM, 2006 by Cassi
	When You Deep-Fry (Preview) When You Deep-Fry To stop grease from spattering everywhere, put several white potato slices or 1/2 inch-cubes into the grease while frying. This really helps to prevent a cooking mess. (from Hints from Heloise)	Cassi	0	912	Wed Jul 26 7:22 PM, 2006 by Cassi
	Brownies & Bars tips (Preview) Brownies & Bars Bakeware Use the size pan specified in the recipe. To check the width of a pan, measure across the top from inside edge to inside edge. Cooling Cut the baked recipe into bars, squares or other shapes when completely cool unless the recipe specifies differently. This he...	Chelle	0	1030	Wed Dec 14 8:03 AM, 2005 by Chelle
	Stuffing tip (Preview) Got this from an email newsletter and thought I'd share it (of course I also saw the idea on Food Network). when making a stuffing side dish , i put my stuffing in muffin tins, so everybody can have their own little portion, and its fun to eat!!! i call them stuffin muffins!!!!!	Chelle	0	931	Wed Nov 23 10:55 AM, 2005 by Chelle
	Tastier Oatmeal cookies (Preview) Your oatmeal cookies will be even tastier if you bake the oats beforehand. Place them in a pre-heated 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes before adding to your dough !	Chelle	0	903	Tue Nov 15 8:12 AM, 2005 by Chelle
	Measuring Hints (Preview) Measuring Hints Spoons Use measuring spoons available in standard sets (from 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon). Do not use kitchen flatware to measure ingredients for baking recipes. The following guidelines will help you in measuring ingredients. Measure small amounts of liquid...	Chelle	0	965	Fri Nov 11 7:47 AM, 2005 by Chelle
	The cold, hard truth about freezing baked goods (Preview) The cold, hard truth about freezing baked goods Every year about this time, I get the urge to do some early holiday baking. The feeling usually goes away about as quickly as it came, because I'm unsure how to package and store holiday treats so they don't lose that "just baked"...	Cassi	0	1188	Mon Oct 24 4:05 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Picking the perfect pie apple (Preview) Picking the perfect pie apple Apples come in thousands of varieties, sizes, textures and flavors. If you've ever stood in the produce department of a supermarket completely confused, join the crowd. It's not easy to know which to select because each variety of apple h...	Cassi	0	1007	Mon Oct 17 7:17 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Snip Snap - Fresh Green Beans (Preview) *Snip Snap- Fresh Green Beans* When you have a large batch of fresh green beans from the store or garden ... well, that a lot of ends to snap off before dropping those veggies into the kettle. To speed the process along, hold four or five beans together and snip off both ends with kitchen scissors. :biggr...	Cassi	0	1495	Mon Oct 3 10:08 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Line Your Veggie Drawers (Preview) *Line Your Veggie Drawers* Use wax paper to line refrigerator crisper drawers to keep them clean. Measure the drawers and place a double layer of wax paper in the bottom.	Cassi	0	970	Mon Oct 3 10:06 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Buttermilk Substitute (Preview) Buttermilk Substitute You are in the middle of a recipe and discover you're out of buttermilk, here's what you can use instead: Pour one tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes, so it can thicken.	Cassi	0	985	Fri Sep 2 8:59 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	A Few Good Tips (Preview) 1. If you want to make ground beef less lumpy, use a potato masher after it is half way browned. This works great for meat sauce, sloppy joes, even on sausage for sausage gravy...any ground meat. If you are using a nonstick pan, be sure to carefully use the masher with up and down strokes, don't scrape the...	Colette	0	979	Sat Jul 16 6:21 PM, 2005 by Colette
	Cake Storage (Preview) Cool unfrosted cakes completely before storing or they will become sticky on the surface. Store cakes with creamy frostings under a cake saver or large inverted bowl. Cakes with whipped cream toppings, cream fillings or cream cheese frostings should be stored in the refrigerator.	Chelle	1	964	Sat Jul 16 6:05 PM, 2005 by Colette
	HOT TIPS!!! (Preview) HERE’S a hot tip for busy cooks: Spend a few minutes scanning through the hints here and then try them yourself. You won’t have any problem deciding how to use the extra time you’ll save! • When making salmon or tuna croquettes, I use a metal ice cream scoop for shaping them. I pack the scoop, turn the...	Colette	5	3159	Fri Jul 8 5:10 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Reading Product Labels (Preview) Reading Product Labels When you are buying products at the supermarket you may wonder what these product-dating labels mean: Sell By or Pull Date means the last day an item should be sold. After this, is should be taken off the grocery shelf. Expiration Date is the last day that the item should eaten or...	Cassi	0	978	Tue Jun 28 4:42 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	If You Are Buying a Blender or Food Processor (Preview) If You Are Buying a Blender or Food Processor Choose one that is suitable for your needs. If you do lots of entertaining, you need one with a larger capacity. If you process big quantities of raw meats and produce, you will need one with a more powerful motor. Look for a design with easy access to the conta...	Cassi	0	921	Fri Jun 17 4:43 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Making Whipped Cream/Topping Even Tastier (Preview) Making Whipped Cream/Topping Even Tastier Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg into the topping or add a drop or two of vanilla extract (or your favorite one) to the whipped cream. This will give it an extra yummy zip.	Cassi	0	910	Wed Jun 15 4:42 AM, 2005 by Cassi
	Oven to Crockpot Time Conversions (Preview) General Oven to Crockpot Cooking Time Conversions Oven Crockpot 15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW 35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW 50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH or 8 to 18 hours on LOW...	Chelle	7	901	Thu Apr 28 6:10 PM, 2005 by Chelle
	Ground Meat Tips (Preview) Whenever I'm making ground beef or pork and I don't want the meat in big clumps...I use my potato masher and gently (so as not to scar my non stick pan) mash the meat, when it's almost completely browned. It really does a great job for meat sauce, sausage gravy and sloppy joes. If your meatloaf gets gr...	Colette	0	777	Mon Apr 18 5:45 AM, 2005 by Colette
	Chef's Forum (Preview) Mrsppmrxky Date: Sat Dec 4 12:04 PM, 2004 Chef's forum I found this forum and thought some of you cooks might like to poke around on this site. http://cheftalkcafe.com/forums/index.php?	Cassi	0	876	Fri Apr 8 7:43 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Assorted Food Tips (Preview) CrossWalker Date: Fri Oct 1 2:54 PM, 2004 Food tips Add any over ripe banana to a bag with unripe fruit, like pears. The banana gives off a chemical that will hasten the ripening of other fruits. To make delicious warm toasty croutons, cut up leftover bread into cubes. Fry them in...	Cassi	0	1057	Fri Apr 8 7:41 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Tips For Cooking Brown Rice (Preview) Brown rice doesn't have to be difficult Have you heard? Carbs are back in vogue. Well, maybe not nationwide, but at least one diet gaining popularity these days emphasizes the importance of healthy complex carbohydrates such as brown rice, which should probably be a part of any healthful diet. No...	Cassi	0	807	Fri Apr 8 7:39 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Assorted Cooking Tips (Preview) CrossWalker Date: Sat Nov 20 7:48 AM, 2004 assorted cooking tips. assorted cooking tips. Bacon: When cutting up bacon for frying, freeze it first and it will cut like a dream. Lou Held, OH or If you coat your bacon in flour before you cook it your bacon will not shrink a...	Cassi	0	984	Fri Apr 8 7:26 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Time Saving Kitchen Tips (Preview) Time Saving Kitchen Tips Time-Saving Kitchen Tips HERE'S a hot tip for busy cooks: Spend a few minutes scanning through the hints here and then try them yourself. You likely won't have any problem deciding how to use the extra time you'll save! I use a wire whisk to stir up muffins, waff...	Cassi	0	811	Fri Apr 8 7:17 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	How to make an omlet (Preview) How to make an omlet *Got this from the South Beach Diet Newsletter How to Make an Omelet This Daily Dish is part of a series on kitchen basics. If your egg-cooking skills are limited to scrambled, consider broadening your horizons. Omelets are just as easy to make, and they allow you to introduce var...	Cassi	0	992	Fri Apr 8 7:03 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Cooks Thesaurus (Preview) Cook's Thesaurus http://www.foodsubs.com/	Cassi	0	963	Fri Apr 8 7:01 PM, 2005 by Cassi
	Meat Cooking Charts (Preview) APPROXIMATE BEEF COOKING TIMES (°F) TYPE OF BEEF SIZE COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME INTERNAL TEMPERATURE Rib Roast, bone in 4 to 6 lbs. Roast 325° 23-25 min./lb. 27-30 min./lb. 32-34 min./lb. Medium rare 145° Medium 160° Well done 170...	Mrsppmrxky	1	885	Wed Apr 6 10:40 PM, 2005 by Mrsppmrxky
	Cooking Substitutions (Preview) 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons molasses 1 cup cake flour 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 table...	Colette	0	771	Tue Apr 5 12:02 PM, 2005 by Colette
	Measurement Equivalents (Preview) Cooking Measurement Equivalents See the Infoplease.com conversion calculator 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) 1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon 1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons 1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon 3/8 cup = ...	Colette	0	788	Tue Apr 5 11:44 AM, 2005 by Colette
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