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1970s disco ball

1970's Weight Watchers Plans

Glass Top Stove

Using Cast Iron Pan on Glass Top Stoves

Moldy bread.

Preventing Mold on Bread

Making Coffee Tips and Tricks

Making Coffee Without a Filter

Making Coffee Without a Filter

Preparing Zucchini for Use in Baking

Stick of Butter

How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?

Large Tray of Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and Crackers for a Large Group

Restoring Crystallized Honey

Restoring Crystallized Honey

Runny Jam

Fixing Runny Jam

Vadalia Chop Wizard

Replacement Parts for the Vadalia Chop Wizard

Corn cooked in the microwave.

Cooking Corn on the Cob in a Microwave

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Chocolate fudge with nuts on a white plate on red plaid tablecloth.

Preventing Grainy Fudge

A container of moldy cheddar cheese.

Preventing Mold on Cheese

Wood Salad Bowl

Caring For Wood Salad Bowls

Leftover Coffee

Uses for Leftover Coffee

Frozen Raw Potatoes

Using Accidentally Frozen Raw Potatoes

a girl eating an apple

1990's Weight Watcher Plans

Honey Substitute for Corn Syrup

Substitutes For Corn Syrup

Food for a Large Group

Preparing Food for a Large Group

jug of milk

Substitutions for Milk

Cake Frosting Tips and Tricks

Cake Frosting Tips and Tricks

Softening Granulated Sugar

Softening Granulated Sugar

A girl holding a healthy meal in one hand and an unhealthy meal in the other.

Weight Watchers Diet Exchange Plans

Uncooked Macaroni

Converting Dry Macaroni Measurements

Kabobs for a Large Group

Calculating Ingredients When Feeding Large...

salt shaker

Keeping Salt from Clumping in the Shaker

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How to Make Confectioners...

Vinegar In Soup

pan for oil frying

Disposing of Cooking Oil and Grease

Bread Machine Tips and Tricks

Bread Machine Tips and Tricks

sunflower oil and seeds

Uses for Sunflower Oil

Spinach Quiche

Side Dishes That Go With Quiche

A perfectly cooked beef roast on a cutting board.

How to Cook a Frozen Roast

Mashed potatoes with melting butter on top.

Fixing Runny Mashed Potatoes

A pot on a ceramic stovetop.

Safe Pots and Pans for Ceramic Stovetops

Making Flavored Coffee

Making Flavored Coffee

Refrigerator Door Left Open

Stale Bread

Freshening Stale Bread

Chicken Salad

Freezing Chicken Salad

Apple slices.

Keeping Cut Fruit from Browning

grated cheese

Storing Grated Cheese

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Peach Cobbler served in a glass dish.

Making Peach Cobbler for a Large Group

Marshmallows

Substituting Marshmallows and...

Leftover Biscuits

Uses for Leftover Biscuits

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Making Spaghetti Sauce Less Sweet

Uses for Pickle Juice

Uses for Pickle Juice

opening microwave

Cooking Canned Biscuits in the...

Uses for Sour Milk

Uses for Sour Milk

Zucchini

Using Frozen Zucchini

Chicken on a Stick

Making Chicken on a Stick for a Large Crowd

Keeping Brownies from Getting Hard on the Edges

Making Fudge

Fixing Fudge That Didn't Set

dried spices

How Long Do Dried Herbs and Spices Last?

A woman pouring wine into a pan.

Substitutions for Wine in Recipes

Fresh coconuts.

Using Fresh Coconut

Substituting Half and Half for Milk in Recipes

Substituting Half and Half for Milk in Recipes

Foodsaver on Kitchen Counter

Foodsaver Tips and Tricks

1980's Weight Watchers Plans

1980's Weight Watchers Plans

Nacho Cheese

Serving Nacho Cheese

Fresh Crackers

Keeping Crackers Fresh

Frozen Cabbage

Using Frozen Cabbage

How Can I Protect a Plastic Handled Pan in the Oven?

Using Silicone Bakeware

Using Silicone Bakeware

Saving Money on Spices

Saving Money on Spices

Powdered Milk with Baking Ingredients

Substitute For Powdered Milk

Powdered Milk

Using Powdered Milk

Can I Replace Shortening With Cooking Oil?

Fudge Making Tips

Fudge Making Tips and Tricks

A photo of deliscous lasanga.

Lasagna Tips and Tricks

A wicker bowl of eggs.

A chunk of stuck together ice cubes.

Keeping Ice Cubes from Sticking

Preserving Okra

Storing and Preserving Okra

Uses for Leftover Hotdog and Hamburger Buns

Uses for Leftover Hotdog and Hamburger Buns

Fresh Cilantro

Preserving Fresh Cilantro

Using Banana Leaves

Using Banana Leaves in Cooking

Making strawberry jelly.

Jelly Not Setting

Tomato Relish Salsa Too Salty

Man Washing Hands

Removing Food Odors from Hands

Make Your Own 2% Milk At Home

Package of Ramen Noodles

Uses for Ramen Seasoning Packets

Reusable Plastic Lunch Meat Containers

Heat Up Chili on the Grill for Chili Dogs

A tall glass of tomato juice.

Making Juice With Frozen Tomatoes

Using It All

Getting the Last Bit Out of a Bottle

Rotisserie chicken in a plastic to go box

Using a Rotisserie Chicken for Several...

Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad Tips

Ratio of Shortening to Oil for Substitutions in Cooking

Cornstarch

Substitute for Cornstarch in the UK

Salad with Ranch Dressing drizzled over it

Making a Salad Dressing Pump

Evaporated Milk

Substitutions for Milk in Recipes

Use a Spray Or Mister Bottle for Cooking Oils

Salad

Salad Ideas for Large Groups

How Long Can Shrimp Be Kept Frozen?

Deep Frying

Deep Frying Tips and Tricks

Old-Fashioned Apron

Cutting Frozen Meat

Mashed Potatoes for 40 People

Vanilla pudding.

Pudding Tips and Tricks

Peanut Butter Fudge Not Hardening

Almonds

Substitution for Almond Extract

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Couple being served a Salad

Eating Healthy While Eating OutThis is a guide about eating healthy while eating out. Eating a healthy meal when eating out is possible as long as you know what to look for. By knowing which things to avoid you will be able to make better choices for a nutritious meal.

Vegatables being washed in a sink.

Homemade Vegetable Wash RecipesThis page contains homemade vegetable wash recipes. It is important to wash your vegetables and remove any pesticides and dirt form their skin. Making your own vegetable wash is simple and affordable.

Many Types of Meat on a BBQ

Planning a BBQ for 100 PeopleWhen planning a BBQ for a large group you will need to decide on your menu, including drinks, snacks, dessert, etc. Then estimate the amount of food in each category needed to feed your crowd. This is a guide about planning a BBQ for 100 people.

Food in Freezer Bags

Freezer Tips and TricksThis guide contains freezer tips and tricks. There are a few things to know about storing food with this appliance, that will help you enjoy your frozen food.

Leftovers stored in clear containers with lids.

Using Up Leftovers After an EventAfter large party or event like a potluck, there are often lots of leftovers to be eaten and used up. This is a guide about using up leftovers after an event.

Bag of flake breakfast cereal spilling out on counter

Uses for Cereal CrumbsThis is a guide about uses for cereal crumbs. The crumbs at the bottom of your bag of cereal can be saved and used in baking recipes such as cookies.

Videos

Ombre Smash Cake

Ombré Smash CakeHere is the perfect smash cake for a first birthday, in a beautiful ombré design. Learn how to make it in this short video.

A foil lid being used as an impromptu spoon.

Making a Lid SpoonEver been stuck without a spoon when eating an individual serving of applesauce, pudding or yogurt? Just use the lid as a spoon! Learn how to make one in this short video.

Cleaning and Storing Romaine Hearts

Cleaning and Storing Romaine HeartsHearts of romaine lettuce are a favorite for salads. If they are cleaned and stored properly, they can last a long time. Learn how in this short video.

Mess-Free Kabob Assembly

Mess-Free Kabob AssemblyThis is a great tip to use when you are putting together Kebabs.

Cutting Watermelon Sticks

Cutting Watermelon SticksThis method for cutting watermelon makes it easier for little hands to grab on to. Check out this video and learn this simple method.

Make Ramen in a Bowl

Make Ramen in a BowlHere is a great tip for making ramen easier and with less mess.

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Decorated cake with icing roses.

Making Roses for Decorated CakesFrosting can be piped into a variety of floral designs, including roses. This is a guide about making roses for decorated cakes.

Pastry Blender on white background.

Use a Pastry Blender for Cutting EggsA pastry cutter is great kitchen tool to chop up eggs for egg salad, potato salad or even deviled eggs. This page is about use a pastry blender for cutting eggs.

A Vidalia onion bulb with the skin on.

The Vidalia OnionVidalia onions are so named because they were originally grown in Vidalia, Georgia in the 1930s. Several varieties comprise the Vidalia group, including the hybrid Yellow Granex. The Vidalia onion was declared Georgia's state vegetable in 1990.

Marshmallow cream on a whisk.

Marshmallow Cream ConversionsSometimes, a recipe calls for marshmallows but you only have access to marshmallow cream. This is a guide about marshmallow cream conversions.

A hard boiled egg cut in half.

Tips For Boiling EggsI want my eggs firm enough for slicing but not really hard boiled. I've forgotten them a couple of times and cooked them too long. I found there is a direct relationship between how long an egg is boiled and how easily it can be peeled, and whether there is a green cast to the outer part of the yolk.

Frozen peans in a bowl with a wooden spoon on a weathered wood background.

Using Frozen Peas

Questions

Substitute for Heavy Cream in Homemade Ice CreamWhat can I use instead of heavy cream when making ice cream?

Why Do My Eggs Freeze?This is another of my 'It's really not that important, but it would be interesting to know' questions. I like to keep my refrigerator set as low as possible without anything freezing. While adjusting the temperature for that setting, my eggs always freeze. I don't understand.

Fudge Did Not Set UpI used evaporated milk instead of condensed and it doesn't set up. Is there any way to salvage it?

Using Cornstarch Instead of Pectin When Making JamIf I use cornstarch in my jam recipes instead of pectin, will it change the shelf life of my jams? Is there any reason I shouldn't use cornstarch?

Making Spaghetti for 300How many kilos of spaghetti would you need to make for 300 persons?

Using Wilting Leftover Salad FixingsI have a bag of leftover salad which includes the usual salad fixings (tomatoes, croutons, different types of lettuce, onions, etc). It is starting to wilt, any ideas of what I can do with it. I don't want to throw it away.

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