50 Miscellaneous Suggestions

Submitted by: Kagar K. Canada Canada

You can reuse the beans or rice you weighted the dough with. Simply place them in a container with a label indicating they are pie crust weights.

Court bouillon is often used for cooking fish and shellfish. Foods that are cooked in this liquid will absorb the flavors in the bouillon.

Submitted by: Kagar K. Canada Canada

Fennel, celery, garlic, orange peel, and marjoram are common additions to a Bouquet Garni.

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Keep your wooden cutting board clean and fresh, simply sprinkle coarse salt over the surface. Using a lemon half, scrub the board, letting the salt and lemon do the heavy lifting. Not only does this method clean, it also deodorizes, giving your board a fresh scent.


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Handy Tip

When measuring sticky oils like sesame oil, coat the measuring spoon with a neutral oil first to help the sticky oil slide off easily. This simple trick prevents waste and mess by making sure of a more accurate measure and clean release from the spoon.


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Forget the old wives' tale of throwing pasta against the wall to see if it's cooked. Not only does this make your kitchen walls difficult to clean, but it's also not the most reliable method to test pasta's doneness. There's a better way to make sure your pasta is perfectly cooked.

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