Tips-Techniques

Welcome to a handy collection of approachable, scratch-made kitchen tips and clever cooking techniques that save you time and build your confidence. Whether you want to learn how to defat stocks and broths, prepare grains and pantry staples for long-term storage, or master simple tricks like keeping your favorite cookies perfectly soft, these quick guides provide reliable, straightforward solutions for everyday cooking. Learning these fundamental culinary skills helps you skip the frustration and get flawless results in your own kitchen. Explore the links below to make your everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable!

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Add Decoration To Side Of Cake

Add Powdered Milk When Browning Butter To Intensify The Flavor

A Simple Ribbon Design Engraved Into Frosting

A Wooden Spoon Placed Over A Pot Of Boiling Water Will Prevent A Boil Over

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Bread Machines Yield Consistent Results

Breading Techniques For A Perfect Crunch

Butterfly Pork Chops The Safest Way

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Cake Filling Suggestions

Carve Turkey Before Guests Arrive And Keep Warm In A Crock Pot

Carve Turkey Before Guests Arrive And Put Turkey Carcass In A Pot For Turkey Stock

Clean Up Egg Whites

Clean Work Area After Handling Raw Meats To Avoid Cross Contamination And Bacteria

Cook Spices To Avoid Stomach Discomfort 

Crumb Coat A Layer Cake

Crush Nuts Instead Of Chopping

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Doctor Up Cake Mixes With Juice When Applicable

Don’t Rinse Converted Or Parboiled Rice

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For The Creamiest Oatmeal Soak Oatmeal Overnight (Refrigerated) Before Cooking

Freeze Bacon Grease To Season, Bake, Or Make A Roux

Freezing Ground Meats

Frost A Layer Cake

Frozen Cakes Are Easier To Assemble And Decorate 

Fry Food In A 50/50 Blend Shortening And Vegetable Oil For The Best Crunch

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Griddle Me This

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Hamburger Buns Repurposed Into Other Dishes

Hash Browns Served At The Restaurant Start With Boiled Or Baked Potatoes
How To Clean Iceberg Lettuce

How To Cut Spaghetti Squash

How To Defat Stocks And Broths

How To Dehydrate Vegetables

How To Deseed A Zucchini 
How To Deseed Berries
How To Deseed A Tomato 

How To Measure Dry Ingredients

How To Poach Chicken

How To Prep Cake Pans

How To Prepare Flour For Long Term Storage

How To Prepare Pinto Beans For Long Term Storage

How To Prepare White Rice For Long Term Food Storage

How To Prepare Sugar For Long Term Storage

How To Release Water From Cabbage

How To Ripen Fruit

How To Separate An Egg

How To Store Guacamole To Prevent Browning

How To Tell When Is Rice Done

How To Use Proper Cake Decorating Tools

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Knife Safety Starts With A Secure Cutting Board 

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Make A Measuring Stick When Reducing Liquids

Make An Edge To Hold Cake Filling

Make Cake Sandwiches Then Stack

Make A Roux Off To The Side If Gravies And Sauces Aren't Thickening
Maintaining The Correct Oven Temperature

Melt Buttercream Frosting And Stir Back Into The Batch For Smooth Frosting

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Never Leave The Stove Unattended, To Prevent A Kitchen Fire

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Prepping, Serving, And Storing Dishes In The Same Container Is A Huge Time Saver

Puree Fruits And Vegetables To Store In Freezer

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Reclaim The Fat To Use As Lard In Cooking

Refrigerate Guacamole With Plastic Wrap Sitting Directly On Top To Prevent Browning

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Softer No Bake Cookies

Stabilize Whipped Cream

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Twist Wooden Spoon When Poking Cake

Torting A Cake 

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Use A Bread Machine (Instead Of A Mixer) To Knead Dough

Use A Food Mill To Make The Creamiest Hummus

Use Fresh Pineapple Skin To Make Pineapple Tea

Use Mayonnaise Instead Of Butter To Make A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Use Picante Sauce To Season Mexican Rice

Use Pico De Gallo To Start Guacamole Recipe

Use Pre Cooked Potatoes To Make Hashbrowns

Use Tajin Seasoning To Lower The Spiciness Of Chile Peppers

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Wash Meat To Remove Bone Fragments From Butchering

Work Cake Design On A Baking Tray

When To Salt Dry Beans 

Why You Want To Carve The Turkey Before Guests Arrive

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