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Old 06-22-2004, 07:14 AM   #41 (permalink)
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don't put potato peels down the garbage disposal, your pipes get clogged with mashed potatoes. i learned this (and quite a bit about plumbing) the hard way.
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Old 06-29-2004, 08:13 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Instead of going through a zillion napkins while eating BBQ anything (ribs, chicken, whatever) dip your hands in a bowl of cold water with lemon, then blot dry on a towel. Rinse and degrease your hands all in one step!
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Old 06-29-2004, 08:33 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Another way to peel onions without the sting is to fill the sink with water and peel them submerged.
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Old 07-03-2004, 04:26 PM   #44 (permalink)
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salt in water just raise'e the boiling point of the water the best way to keep a pot from boiling over is to butter the rim. take a stick of butter and run it around the inside of the rim of the pot (the top inch or so). when the foam raise's it reachs the buttered portion and can't grip the sides of the pot.
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Old 07-04-2004, 10:21 AM   #45 (permalink)
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don't put potato peels down the garbage disposal, your pipes get clogged with mashed potatoes. i learned this (and quite a bit about plumbing) the hard way.
banana peels either...
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Old 07-07-2004, 06:00 AM   #46 (permalink)
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add oil to boiling water will keep it from boiling over
I would disagree with this tip when making pasta because I find the pasta will have a fine oily film on it afterwards that will prevent the sauce from sticking and clinging to it.
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Old 07-08-2004, 01:03 AM   #47 (permalink)
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A little variation on what's been mentioned...

Tired of stale cookies/bars/desserts? Add a slice of bread to the container these particular items are kept in. Stays fresher, longer.
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Old 07-08-2004, 10:20 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Put a paper towel / napkin in with salad (zipper bag or tupperware) to absorb excess moisture and keep the greens from getting slimy.
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Old 07-14-2004, 12:28 PM   #49 (permalink)
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excellent tip RippedSock1 - I had forgotten all about that one!

SparklingDot: does that really work? Coz..I'm tired of my pasta salat end up getting slimey they day after
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Old 07-14-2004, 01:00 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Here's a tip for cast iron pots/pans/dutch ovens, never wash them with soap. The first few times you use them, cook something greasy (bacon, hamburger or something similar). This will help "season" them.

When done cooking, fill it with water and let it boil. Then scrape whatever is leftover with a PLASTIC scraper. Dry it, add some oil to a paper towel and "paint" the inside of the pan/pot with the oil and put away.
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Old 07-18-2004, 12:06 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Nancy, I've never had problems with slimy pasta salad, but i suppose it might work. you might try keeping half of the sauce separate and adding just enough to flavor the salad.

Don't refrigerate tomatoes, they lose their flavor that way. Always take bananas out of the bag when you get home or they will ripen much faster than you might want.

When making rice cripsy treats, add a little vanilla for a richer flavor. Also coat the spatula and dish with cooking spray so they won't stick.
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Old 07-30-2004, 07:30 AM   #52 (permalink)
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Have a piece of steak left over from dinner, that looks like it might make a tasty lunch? Heat a skillet (iron is best), place several large lettuce leaves in the bottom, plop the steak on top of them, and put a couple more on top. You can cover pan or not, but steaks comes out in a few minutes, hot, but not "well done". If you like steak well done, you should be allowed to have them anyway!
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Old 07-30-2004, 07:54 AM   #53 (permalink)
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When making rice cripsy treats, add a little vanilla for a richer flavor.
A handfull of Froot Loops also is nice in Rice Crispie treats.
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Old 07-31-2004, 08:52 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Wadded up tin-foil is great for cleaning a warm bbq grill...
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Old 08-09-2004, 04:57 PM   #55 (permalink)
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I would disagree with this tip when making pasta because I find the pasta will have a fine oily film on it afterwards that will prevent the sauce from sticking and clinging to it.

if cooking pasta ahead of time oil on the pasta keeps it from becoming a ball of pasta depends on the preparation
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Old 08-10-2004, 08:07 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Marinate meat in ziploc bags in the fridge. Squeeze out the air and the meat is completely covered in marinade. Takes up less fridge space, and is easier to clean up, too.
And for chicken, after washing it off, can be put in the freezer with marinade in bag. When it is defrosting in fridge, it keeps on marinading. Works best with chicken and pork.

Buy quality cookware (esp. knives), learn about food particularily different cuts of meat, fish and poultry and how to prepare,cook and serve them. Knowing the difference between good and mediocre products will make the difference in how they are readied for consumption. A great piece of meat can be spendid if done right but a lesser cut can be as fulfilling if one knows what to do with it.
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Old 08-11-2004, 09:10 AM   #57 (permalink)
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Okay, I'm a nerd, but I used to have a really severe tearing reaction to onions. I knew it was the sulfur compounds irritating the eyes, so I decided to get my old lab goggles from freshman chem. I put them on, they kept the fumes out, and I was dorky but not crying.
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Old 08-11-2004, 10:22 AM   #58 (permalink)
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I had two, but looks like shakran beat me to one of them.

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to peel a garlic clove, set it on a paper towel, put the flat a chef's knife over it, and strike the knife with your palm. Comes right off.
The other is using that little bit of leftover red wine that you keep for cooking to remove the seared beef/chicken/what-have-you from your searing pan or pot. Just leave it in there overnight and it should come off easier in the morning.
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Old 08-12-2004, 05:04 PM   #59 (permalink)
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If you have a problem peeling oranges (or grapefruits if you do) ie to juicy, small pieces at a time,...use a teaspoon gently under the skin to peel it off. Works everytime.
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Old 01-21-2005, 01:37 AM   #60 (permalink)
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With all the new TFP'ers coming all the time perhaps it's time to revive this thread so they can benefit from these tips and tricks as well
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Old 01-21-2005, 02:36 AM   #61 (permalink)
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If you add too much pepper, add a bit of sugar. The sugar counteracts the pepper. (Don't ask me why...I just know it works!)
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Old 01-21-2005, 03:28 AM   #62 (permalink)
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^^great tip! I've never tried adding to much pepper to a dish but now I know how to deal with it if I ever do
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Old 01-21-2005, 04:12 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Another trick to cut onions is to put water on it after you peel the skin off.
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Old 01-21-2005, 04:32 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Tired of stale cookies/bars/desserts? Add a slice of bread to the container these particular items are kept in. Stays fresher, longer.
My grandma uses this trick. I've always wondered how the bread invariably dries into a crusty brick in order to keep the cookies nice and soft, and never the other way around. I'm not complaining, though.
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Old 01-22-2005, 11:40 PM   #65 (permalink)
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for onoins hold a wooden match in your teeth (unlit please)
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Old 01-23-2005, 07:25 AM   #66 (permalink)
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When you buy non organic carrots, celery, or parsley, fill up a bowl with water and let the vegetables sit in the water for a day. Change the water and repeat. This will help remove any residual pesticides resulting in better flavor. Also, be sure to peel the carrots before soaking them.
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Old 01-23-2005, 07:26 AM   #67 (permalink)
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For chopping onions, track down a product called The Alligator. Since I got mine, chopping onions has become a complete no brainer. This is the best gadget I've found in recent months.
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Old 01-23-2005, 07:27 AM   #68 (permalink)
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For making coffee, if you're seriously into coffee flavor, track down a Chemex coffee maker on EBAY. Because you heat your water separately, you can control the water temperature hitting the coffee grounds, 165-180 F, for better flavor. Also, the Chemex filters are fantastic.
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Old 01-24-2005, 03:22 AM   #69 (permalink)
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for onoins hold a wooden match in your teeth (unlit please)
..and then what's suppose to happen?
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Old 01-25-2005, 02:41 AM   #70 (permalink)
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hey it works for me and many other people i have told to try it while cutting onions not sure how or why it works but it does for most people.
either that or cut a few hundred pounds of onions and try to build up a tollerence
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Old 01-25-2005, 07:49 AM   #71 (permalink)
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Here's a tip for cast iron pots/pans/dutch ovens, never wash them with soap. The first few times you use them, cook something greasy (bacon, hamburger or something similar). This will help "season" them.

When done cooking, fill it with water and let it boil. Then scrape whatever is leftover with a PLASTIC scraper. Dry it, add some oil to a paper towel and "paint" the inside of the pan/pot with the oil and put away.
Another way to season a pan is to add some oil to cover the bottom and heat it up until it starts smoking. This will fill in all the tiny scratches and coat the surface with a non-stick layer. However if you use detergent it'll remove all the oil so just clean with hot water as GoT says.

Another tip.... if you want to crush garlic but don't have a pestel and morter or a crusher you can do this: sprinkly some salt on the clove and use the flat of a knife to crush it - it turns into a mush, maybe because the salt crystals cut it all up? Don't add salt later on to the dish.

If you use raw spices like cumin, mustard seeds and coriander or mixes like marsalas then you should cook them first. Indians call this method 'tarka' - in hot oil put in the spices a fry for a few seconds until they pop. Add onions and fry until soft. This is the basis for many Indian dishes.

Can't think of anything else atm....

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Old 04-19-2005, 12:53 AM   #72 (permalink)
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Tinned meat (I've used fried dace) is much tender if you stir-fry it.

If you're using pre-cooked noodles, don't forget to cut it into smaller pieces, or it becomes a huge ball of mess that nobody can move.

I think someone said that chewing gum prevents you from crying when chopping onions.

Salt(vegetable)/Soy sauce(meat) + oil + garlic + whatever you want + stirfry = possibly the easiest thing to make.
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Old 04-20-2005, 08:46 PM   #73 (permalink)
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when boiling potatoes, leave a wooden spoon across the top of the pot to prevent boiling over. i have no idea why but it works.

pull everything out and measure it before you start. it really takes less time and easier to clean.

wash while you wait. time to lean means you have time to clean.

put a wet towel underneath the cutting board to stop sliding.

always cook for the minimum time, check, then cook longer.

for moister brownies and cakes, add another egg.

after hard boiling eggs put them in a pan with cold water to cover and shake side to side. breaks shells for easy peeling.
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Old 04-30-2005, 01:01 AM   #74 (permalink)
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when prepping everything in large amounts, do everything in single steps. for example - let's say you required a large quantity of garlic, like 4 or 5 heads. Instead of peeling off individual cloves and peeling them with the aid of your paring knife, do each step all at once. step 1: seperate the cloves from the root, discarding as much peel as possible. step 2: lay your garlic out on a cutting board, and with a chef's knife, cut the root from each garlic, holding the edge on the board and pulling the clove up and back from the blade. by doing this, you eliminate the unusable root portion of the clove and get a good start on peeling the clove itself. step 3: go back through the cloves, peeling the rest of the skin.

don't be fooled by chef tony. don't buy shit from wal-mart. you need, in your entire cooking life, a maximum of 4 knives. 1. Chef's knife, whichever size feels more comfortable. 2. Paring knife, for all those pretty tomato roses, all that aspic and presentation related stuff that you do to impress your guests. 3. Offset serrated knife. With this tool in hand, you can never complain - bread, fruit, veggies, meat, tree bark, and human craniums are all easily cut through by these useful, useful bastards. 4. a slicer. this is completely optional, but looks tight and is fun to use. As far as I can tell, the members of this forum are reasonably internet saavy people - research before you purchase.

don't ruin pasta. if you have children, don't bring them up on overcooked mush. cook your noodles in salted water until biting them gives resistance, but has just lost the stiff starchiness in the center of the noodle. strain your pasta but do not rinse with cold water. this is the reason why you don't cook the noodles completely in the water. carry over heat will bring your noodles to the perfect condition for saucing as you lay your noodles out on a sheet pan with parchment paper (or foil), tossing lightly with olive oil. keep the sheet pan near your bubbling sauce, checking the temperature until the pasta is just below the steam coming from your sauce (of course, this is variable on your perception, so be careful).

embrace lard. it is one of God's greatest gifts. use it to fry your breakfast egg with a bit of diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, and tomato. marinate pork with your favorite recipe and instead of grilling/sauteeing, make it confit - place the marinated meat into a pot and melt lard until the meat is covered - bring this to a slow simmer and cook it for two hours, and when you fish out that piece of meat, you will perceive heaven.

I've got more. I could fill this thread to 10 pages. But right now I've gotta watch futurama.
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Old 05-01-2005, 07:47 PM   #75 (permalink)
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embrace lard. it is one of God's greatest gifts. use it to fry your breakfast egg with a bit of diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, and tomato. marinate pork with your favorite recipe and instead of grilling/sauteeing, make it confit - .
I've made duck confit with the rendered fat of previous ducks. Damn good stuff and worth the effort.
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Old 05-27-2005, 04:56 PM   #76 (permalink)
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If you add too much pepper, add a bit of sugar. The sugar counteracts the pepper. (Don't ask me why...I just know it works!)
When I was a kid, I thought that sugar and salt evened each other out. I remember once adding some sugar to water, finding it too sweet, adding salt to compensate; it tasted bad so more sugar, then salt etc... That was pretty bad by the end
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Old 06-09-2005, 07:09 PM   #77 (permalink)
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when cooking add one spice at a time and wait a few minutes before adding the next spice to get maximum flavor.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:43 PM   #78 (permalink)
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Bacon Grease - 1tbs can do wonders for flavor, especially to pasta. When I make carbonara, I always add a tablespoon or two of bacon grease, and it makes a world of difference.
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Old 06-09-2005, 08:54 PM   #79 (permalink)
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dried mushrooms rehydrated in brandy and cream taste like heaven. just figured that one out tonight.
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Old 06-10-2005, 01:52 AM   #80 (permalink)
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wash while you wait. time to lean means you have time to clean.
Exactly! But no matter what I do Loverboy doesn't seem to get that. You should see the mess he's capable of making while cooking
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