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Did You Know – Cooking Tips #5

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  1. For a juicier hamburger when grilling, add a little cold water to the beef.
  2. To store cooked meatballs, freeze them on a cookie sheet, then transfer them to resealable plastic bags and return to the freezer.
  3. When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt. Salt toughens the corn while sugar gives it that extra sweetness.
  4. To ripen tomatoes, put them in a brown paper bag with a banana.
  5. After stewing a chicken let it cool in its broth before cutting, it will add more flavor and keep it moist.
  6. 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.
  7. If you over salt your gravy, stir in some instant mashed potatoes. Add a little more liquid if necessary.
  8. Buy mushrooms before they “open.” When stems and caps are attached firmly, then they are fresh.
  9. Do not use metal bowls when mixing salads, use wood or glass.
  10. 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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