Category: Tip Of The Day

TIP OF THE DAY: How To Keep Bread Fresh Longer

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In the old days, bread was baked without preservatives and Grandma kept the leftover bread in a metal or wood “bread box” on the kitchen counter (our grandmother’s looked like bread bags. They really work. Some people we know swear by Debbie Meyer bread bags.   MORE TIPS FOR KEEPING BREAD FRESH LONGER Short-Term Solution:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Adjust Your Oven Racks

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Ever wonder why recipes specify that you bake your item on the top, bottom or middle rack? Most items bake evenly in the middle of the oven. When it’s important to brown the bottom of the food—like a fruit pie where the crust can get soggy—the lower rack is required. It puts the pan or…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Potato Croquettes Turn Ordinary Potatoes Into Treasure-Filled Treats

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Stuffed potato croquettes. Photo by AJA Photo | IST.   Last night, Chef Johnny Gnall made potato croquettes for dinner. He liked them so much, he made them a Tip Of The Day. His report follows. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. Potatoes are a food known for their versatility,…
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Three Types Of Couscous & Recipes For National Couscous Day

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[1] Make a pearl/Israeli couscous salad instead of rice salad. It pairs well with just about any other ingredients (photo © Travelling Light | iStock Photo). [2] Three types of couscous, clockwise from top left: pearl/Israeli couscous, Moroccan couscous, and Lebanese/Moghrabieh couscous. Here’s how to cook them (photo © Feel Good Foodie). [3] For more…
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