Cooking Techniques

Effortless Grill Cleaning
Grilling

Effortless Grill Cleaning

Cleaning the burnt residue off your grill does not have to be a chore. Here’s an easy, cheap way to…

Delicious Way to Use Leftover Cheese
Cooking Techniques

Delicious Way to Use Leftover Cheese

Look at those tasty cheese ends left over from your party. Don’t throw them out—make cheese spread! Here’s how… First,…

Cooking Tricks for Much Healthier Foods
Cooking Techniques

Cooking Tricks for Much Healthier Foods

Easy ways to get the most nutrients from your meals… Loading up your grocery cart with fruits and vegetables is…

Easy BBQ Flavor Boost
Grilling

Easy BBQ Flavor Boost

You’ve probably already fired up your grill at least once for tasty barbecued goodies. Here’s a way to make that…

Make Garlic Peeling a Snap!
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Make Garlic Peeling a Snap!

We have to confess that one of our least favorite kitchen activities is peeling garlic. Here’s an easy trick we…

Make Potato Chips in Your Microwave
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Make Potato Chips in Your Microwave

If you have a weakness for potato chips but can’t stomach the fake ingredients in store-bought brands, do we have…

Brown Rice in Half the Time
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Brown Rice in Half the Time

We love brown rice, but it can take almost an hour to cook! Here’s a way to cut your brown-rice…

Thyme-Leaf Removal Trick
Cooking Techniques

Thyme-Leaf Removal Trick

You see it all the thyme on TV…celebrity chefs whisk the leaves off fresh thyme branches like nobody’s business. And…

4 Broiling Tricks
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4 Broiling Tricks

We love how our broiler gives us that just-grilled flavor, and we’ve been using it for years to quickly char…

Picture-Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Picture-Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Do you want beautiful chocolate chip cookies? Look to the chips. Here’s what to do… Save at least half of…

Cake-Decorating Trick
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Cake-Decorating Trick

If you do your own cake and cookie decorating, you’ll save a lot of money and feature your special personal…

How to Broil Like a Pro
Cooking Techniques

How to Broil Like a Pro

Broiling is quicker than roasting, and the direct heat can create a tasty crust on the outside and a juicy…

How to Skin a Tomato in 30 Seconds
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How to Skin a Tomato in 30 Seconds

Don’t bother boiling a big pot of water to skin a tomato. Here’s an easier way… If you just want…

Better Bacon from the Microwave
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Better Bacon from the Microwave

We never really liked making bacon in the microwave. Sure, it’s quick…but the bacon strips cook unevenly and the usual…

Great Kitchen Gadgets
Cooking Techniques

Great Kitchen Gadgets

Looking for a small gift for a friend or family member—or even for yourself? Here are some great ones, all…