Apply a red hot iron to the head of the screw for a short time, the screwdriver being applied immediately while the screw is hot.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and chopped 3 cups 1-inch bread cubes 4 large eggs 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated skim milk 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Directions Combine apples and... Read More...
Half fill with cold water, then cook in it one whole onion unpeeled until soft.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta 2 pounds tomatoes 4 cloves crushed garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon tomato paste salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated Parmesan... Read More...
Make a simple paste using flour, salt, and vinegar. Simply brush it on, let it sit for a while, then rinse it off with clear water. You can also use Ketchup. It may require more than one application if the tarnish is severe.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound dark sweet... Read More...
If the hands are stained there is nothing that will remove the stains as well as lemon. Cut a lemon in halves and apply the cut surface as if it were soap.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 (8 ounce)... Read More...
Any dish that seems to require soaking until the next meal washes easily if placed upside down in a pan of hot water and steamed a few minutes. Steaming cleans dishes much quicker than soaking.... Read More...
Ingredients cooking spray 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 banana, sliced Directions Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto one side of each slice of bread.... Read More...
Add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to cranberries while cooking and they will not require much sugar.... Read More...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped 8 cups water 6 cubes vegetable bouillon 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 6 white potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 (15 ounce)... Read More...
Heat lemons well before using and there will be twice as much juice.... Read More...
Ingredients 3 cups chopped cabbage 1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup brown sugar 1... Read More...
To avoid lumps in batter, add a pinch of salt to the flour before it is wet.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly... Read More...
Use cotton swabs dipped in lukewarm soap or detergent suds to clean the grooves of carved furniture.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup light soy sauce 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips skewers Directions In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Remove from heat... Read More...
To keep nuts from sinking to the bottom of cake or bread batter, shake them in a paper bag with a pinch or two of flour.... Read More...
Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil, and... Read More...
A thin layer of cat litter in the bottom of a trash container can deodorize and absorb any leaks that might happen if your garbage bag gets a hole in it. Just pour it out and replace it with a little bit of fresh litter every few weeks to keep everything... Read More...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1½-2 pounds bone-in... Read More...
Do you have trouble making tender, flaky, biscuits, pie crusts, or scones? You know when a recipe, particularly something like a biscuit or scone recipe, tells you to cut the butter into the flour mixture? There are several ways you can go about doing... Read More...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups baby spinach, chopped (about 5 ounces) 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed ¼ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon salt 4 large... Read More...
Fill your dirty, icky, sticky blender a little more than halfway with very warm water. Add the dish soap of your choice. Then put the top on {a very important step} and turn it on high. Then watch as the sticky mess just begins to disappear right before your... Read More...