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For an easy and tasty twist on french toast, use purchased eggnog instead of the usual mixture of milk and eggs. Dredge bread in eggnog and fry as usual.

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To decrease cooking time of soups and stews, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before adding.

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Microwave garlic cloves for 10-15 seconds to make the skins slip off easily.

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Wear latex gloves when chopping hot peppers to avoid burning your skin.

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Make thick and delicious soup by pureeing part of the soup in a blender. Be careful, since it will be hot.

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The best way to heat leftover pizza is in a skillet on a stovetop. Heat will be distributed evenly and the crust will not become soggy or tough.

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If there are multiple food preferences in your family, try making a base meal, then allowing each individual to add ingredients to accommodate their specific diet.

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When cooking jasmine rice in a rice cooker, add water so it reaches past the rice, measuring from the tip of your finger to the first knuckle (about 1 inch).

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Learning to cut meats and poultry at home can save you a lot of money on meat purchases. Courses can be found online.

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A good set of kitchen knives are essential to proper food preparation and safety. Sharpen or replace dull knives and learn to use the right blade for the job.

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Preheat a pan before adding butter or oil to avoid the fat breaking down before you start cooking the food.

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Use kitchen shears to easily cut pizza.

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Make your own sausage patties by freezing a roll of sausage and cutting it into slices with either an electric or a very sharp knife while still frozen.

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Surprise your husband at dinner by learning to prepare some of the dishes his mother made when he was young.

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When cooking an egg in a microwave, move the cooked edges toward the center every 10 seconds to ensure even cooking.

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Save time chopping fresh herbs by simply snipping them with scissors.

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Place meatloaf mixture into a ring mold, then invert onto your baking pan. When finished baking, fill the center with mashed potatoes or vegetables.

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Place several slices of bacon on top of your meatloaf before baking. The drippings from the bacon will keep the meatloaf moist as well as add extra flavor.

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For easy pot roast, put the roast in a crockpot, add a can of cream of mushroom soup, fill the empty can with water and add, and finally add a packet of onion soup mix. Set the crock on low in the morning and by evening you'll have roast and gravy.

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Make sauerkraut easier to digest by adding some caraway seeds to the sauerkraut and simmering for about an hour.

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For an easy and tasty twist on french toast, use purchased eggnog instead of the usual mixture of milk and eggs. Dredge bread in eggnog and fry as usual.

To decrease cooking time of soups and stews, microwave the potatoes for a few minutes before adding.

Microwave garlic cloves for 10-15 seconds to make the skins slip off easily.

Wear latex gloves when chopping hot peppers to avoid burning your skin.

Nosh. Graze. Munch. Scarf. Nibble. Devour.

Make thick and delicious soup by pureeing part of the soup in a blender. Be careful, since it will be hot.

The best way to heat leftover pizza is in a skillet on a stovetop. Heat will be distributed evenly and the crust will not become soggy or tough.

If there are multiple food preferences in your family, try making a base meal, then allowing each individual to add ingredients to accommodate their specific diet.

When cooking jasmine rice in a rice cooker, add water so it reaches past the rice, measuring from the tip of your finger to the first knuckle (about 1 inch).

Learning to cut meats and poultry at home can save you a lot of money on meat purchases. Courses can be found online.

A good set of kitchen knives are essential to proper food preparation and safety. Sharpen or replace dull knives and learn to use the right blade for the job.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Preheat a pan before adding butter or oil to avoid the fat breaking down before you start cooking the food.

Use kitchen shears to easily cut pizza.

Make your own sausage patties by freezing a roll of sausage and cutting it into slices with either an electric or a very sharp knife while still frozen.

Surprise your husband at dinner by learning to prepare some of the dishes his mother made when he was young.

When cooking an egg in a microwave, move the cooked edges toward the center every 10 seconds to ensure even cooking.

Save time chopping fresh herbs by simply snipping them with scissors.

Up your style game.

Place meatloaf mixture into a ring mold, then invert onto your baking pan. When finished baking, fill the center with mashed potatoes or vegetables.

Place several slices of bacon on top of your meatloaf before baking. The drippings from the bacon will keep the meatloaf moist as well as add extra flavor.

For easy pot roast, put the roast in a crockpot, add a can of cream of mushroom soup, fill the empty can with water and add, and finally add a packet of onion soup mix. Set the crock on low in the morning and by evening you'll have roast and gravy.

Make sauerkraut easier to digest by adding some caraway seeds to the sauerkraut and simmering for about an hour.

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