Keep Aluminum Foil from Sticking When Baking
I found that more times than not the cheese or other topping sticks to the aluminum foil even after spraying it with cooking oil, especially if it has to bake a good while.
If you punch a hole in the center of hamburger patties before cooking, they will not shrink as much as usual. I use my thumb to punch the holes, but you can use a utensil if you prefer.
Cooking a Large Amount of Rice
What is the proper way of cooking a larger amount of rice maybe 15-20 kilograms, so that it will be completely cooked yet not sticky?
Use Jars To Mix Dressing and Sauces
My mom taught me to always use a jar when mixing the dressing for her potato salad or making any other homemade dressing or cold sauce. It is so much easier and cleaner than using a bowl.
Link: Dawn Wells Potato Peeling Video
This is really great! If you take the time to watch this, you will not only be glad you did, but you will forward this to all your friends who do the cooking!
A dear friend of mine and I agree - we never make meatloaf in quite the same way twice. The last time I made it, I added one cup Brocco-Slaw per pound of meat, along with all the other ingredients.
When heating up store bought pizza, I had found that they recommend putting the pizza right on the oven rack. I did this and what a mess.
Aluminum Cooker for Baked Potatoes
I raised four children. To save money and aluminum foil, I cook my baked potatoes in my 5 quart club aluminum cooker. Place clean potatoes in pan with about an inch and a half of water.
When frying those delicious morel mushrooms, instead of dipping in egg, I dipped them in condensed cream of mushroom soup and coat them very well before I place them in my flour or cracker crumbs.
Use Parchment Paper Instead of Cooking Spray
I buy a roll of parchment paper and use it to line my cake pans when baking layer cakes. No need to grease the pan.
Frozen Water Bottle For Cooling Foods
When cooking food that calls for it to be immediately cooled with ice, I used a bottle of frozen water that I usually keep in my freezer to take along for a cold drink all day.
Ice Cream Scoop for Measuring Sticky Ingredients
When baking, I use my ice cream scoop to measure shortening or peanut butter. It is the type with a lever you push and it goes around the inside edge of the scoop to empty.
Lettuce Leaf to Remove Fat From Soup
Place a leaf of lettuce on the surface of soup to remove some of the fat. Discard the leaf before serving soup.
Instead of cooking fish in butter, use a little chicken broth. It is less fattening.
Instant Mashed Potatoes As A Thickener
How much instant potato flakes do I add to 1 cup liquid when making brown gravy?
To keep cabbage odor to a minimum when cooking, put a piece of celery or a wedge of lemon in the kettle. It will soak up the odor.
To make spaghetti sauce sweeter, try adding one tablespoon of grape jam.
When a recipe call for crumble bacon, if you cut up the bacon before you fry it, the bacon will turn out more crispy.
Why Do Recipes Call for Draining and Rinsing Canned Beans?
In a lot of recipes, it says to drain and rinse canned beans. What is the purpose of this?
I was making a pie, but didn't have pie weights or beans handy. I discovered that my oven-safe bread plates (Fiestaware) worked perfectly. I just love finding a new practical use for something I already have.
Some of the main ingredients in Chinese Food are ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. These are the odors you smell when you walk into a Chinese Buffet. Here are a few tips to getting a better flavor out of your Chinese cooking.
A reader asked if you could bake bacon. Here are the responses we received from the ThriftyFun community.
What are some uses for bacon grease? We like to put a little in green beans, especially fresh picked ones.
