- For a juicier hamburger when grilling, add a little cold water to the beef.
- To store cooked meatballs, freeze them on a cookie sheet, then transfer them to resealable plastic bags and return to the freezer.
- When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt. Salt toughens the corn while sugar gives it that extra sweetness.
- To ripen tomatoes, put them in a brown paper bag with a banana.
- After stewing a chicken let it cool in its broth before cutting, it will add more flavor and keep it moist.
- Let cut up raw potatoes soak in cold water for at least a half hour before frying in order to improve the crispness. Be sure to pat dry the potatoes completely before adding to the oil.
- If you over salt your gravy, stir in some instant mashed potatoes. Add a little more liquid if necessary.
- Buy mushrooms before they “open.” When stems and caps are attached firmly, then they are fresh.
- Do not use metal bowls when mixing salads, use wood or glass.
- Lettuce keeps better if you store it in the refrigerator without washing it. Keep the leaves dry and wash the lettuce before using.
Source: Ron Douglas
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