I agree with the cut potato. Just cut the potato in half and press the cut side up into what is left of the bulb (the metal part). Slowly turn to unscrew it. ... View related article.
I find that dunking them in boiling water works best and with less waste than any other way. It's best to have a sink of cold water with ice in it to put them in to cool down quickly after the dunk. ... View related article.
If your husband loves onions, (which I am not very fond of ) a really different and good spread is to soften cream cheese and add extremely finely diced onions to it along with just enough mayo to make it spreadable. The onion needs to be almost mashed up so there is a small amount of juice to add to the cream cheese. Just experiment with the amount until it suits your taste. My very favorite is cream cheese with crushed pineapple and pecans. ... View related article.
When we have leftovers of steak, we usually have a baked potatoe left also. For a wonderful breakfast or brunch, put a little olive oil in skillet with some diced onions. Dice up the refrigerated baked potatoes and steak and add to the skillet after the onions begin to cook adding a little seasoning and just stir fry until everything has browned a little. Serve with some eggs on the side and you have a great meal. ... View related article.