Friday, March 20, 2009
Ready to Carve
It's important to let a roast -- beef, pork, lamb or poultry -- sit a little while before carving. That allows the juices to retreat back into the meat. If you carve a roast too soon, much of its goodness will spill out onto the carving board.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Corn Meal Mix
To make your own corn meal mix: combine 1 cup corn meal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 teaspoons baking powder. You can store it in a tightly covered container for up to 6 months.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Fresh Lettuce
Lettuce keeps better if you store in refrigerator without washing
first so that the leaves are dry.
-Wash the day you are going to use.-
first so that the leaves are dry.
-Wash the day you are going to use.-
Friday, March 13, 2009
Fresh Mushrooms
Buy Mushrooms before they "open"
When stems and caps are attached snugly, mushrooms are truly fresh
When stems and caps are attached snugly, mushrooms are truly fresh
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Crisp Potatoes
Let raw potatoes stand in cold water for at least half an hour before frying, to improve the crispness of french-fried potatoes.
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