This tip is for boiling pasta, noodles, rice, etc. The next time you have an empty can, remove the lid. When you are boiling water, place the lid in the bottom of the pot. This will keep the water from boiling over. Be careful removing lid, as it will have jagged edges.
Be careful the can does not have a plastic lining on it. The lining in it may have harmful ingredients that are not meant for cooking.
By Corinne (Guest Post)
07/16/2008
Yes, I can't even believe that they sell boil-minders in gourmet gadget stores! I have one of those can openers that leaves a smooth edge and I've been using the can lids of the spaghetti sauce I buy ever since. I'd never pay for one (they cost anywhere from 5-10! How silly)
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07/16/2008
A small amount of butter or olive oil ( 1-2 teaspoonsful) will work also. Turn down the fire to just simmer. GG Vi
By SunshineRose (Guest Post)
07/15/2008
You don't have to have sharp edges. Walmart has a can opener that takes the whole lid off and leaves not one sharp edge. It is with all the other hand hand held appliances. Thought Dad was nuts when he spent money on the first one now I use it all the time.