KITCHEN HINTS --MAKE THE JOB EASIER

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KITCHEN HINTS --MAKE THE JOB EASIER
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USING A CHOPPING BOARD

• Place a clean, damp dish towel under the chopping
  board and the board will stay in place while you
  chop.

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MISE EN PLACE

• Setting up your equipment and supplies ahead of
  time will prevent forgetting an ingredient and
  help you measure correctly--not to mention saving
  lots of time!

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MEASURING INGREDIENTS

• Place your small amounts of ingredients
  /seasonings on a small piece of waxed paper/
  parchment paper/cheap paper plate/or in a small
  disposable cup when setting up Mise en place --
  you will save time in clean up and prevent
  omitting an ingredient.

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MIXING OR SHAPING GROUND BEEF WITH YOUR HANDS

• To prevent sticking to your hands so much, wet
  your very clean hands with cold water before you
  start.

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USING THE MICROWAVE

• When melting margarine/butter or
  heating/reheating an open container--put a piece
  of waxed paper or paper towel over item to help
  prevent messy microwave splatters.

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IF A RECIPE CALLS FOR A COVERED SKILLET OR PAN

• And you have no lid--use a baking sheet or pizza
  pan.

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NEED TO CLEAN

• A good mild abrasive is a thick paste made of
  baking soda and a little water.

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NEED TO CLEAN A STICKY PAN

• Try boiling some water in the pan before
  washing--remember to pour the sticky, dirty water
  down the garbage disposal before washing.

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NEED TO GET FOOD OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK
WHEN DRAINING

• Use a dry paper towel wipe up the food and
  discard towel use a second towel if needed.

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IS THE TRASH BAG TOO BIG FOR THE CAN?

• Try tying a knot in the side of the opening and
  then sliding over the edge of the can to secure.

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GOOD STORAGE FOR CLEAN TRASH CAN LINERS.

• Store extra can liners in the bottom of the
  trashcan--under the liner that is open and being
  used for the current trash--careful not to let
  trash slip under the liner--a new liner is always
  ready to replace the old one.

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MEASURING STICKY FOOD

• Spray the measuring cup or spoon with pan release
  before measuring sticky food like molasses or
  syrup.
• For shortening, set the filled measuring cup on
  hot, wet dishtowel for a couple of seconds, then
  scrape with rubber scraper