Time Savers for the Kitchen
Save time in the kitchen with these hints.
Rice
Cook more than you need. Rice keeps in the refrigerator for up
to a week. You can re-heat it in the microwave for a minute,
covered.
Butter
If you need soft butter quickly, microwave it for 5 seconds,
turn the stick over and microwave for another 2 to 5 seconds.
Boiled Water
Always use cold water and cover the pot. It will boil faster.
Skin Removal
To remove chicken skin, hold it with a paper towel and pull
toward the base of the drumstick or wing.
Defrosting
Always separate the frozen foods so they can be used in the
quantities needed. Example, chicken breasts in plastic bags,
hamburger in non-stick foil, waxed paper or freezer paper. They
can then be put in plastic freezer bags and you can use what you
need.
Roasting
Roasting on a rack is best. But if you don’t have a rack, you
can use two large onions cut in half and placed on a roasting
pan. The roast will rest on them and the fat will drain and the
onions will add flavor to the meat.
Garlic
Getting off the garlic skin can be tricky. You can microwave the
cloves for about 10 seconds and they will slip right off.
Sliding
To stop bowls and cutting boards from moving on the counter put
a damp towel under the board or bowl.
Kitchen Tools
A kitchen scissor can be used to chop green onions, mushrooms,
and fresh herbs. You can also use it to cut large lettuce leaves
and slice chicken into strips for stir fry; also trim bread for
grilled cheese. Make sure it’s a sharp pair and use them only
for food. Other uses dull the blades.
Tomato Skin
If you need peeled tomatoes, cut them in half and microwave
them. Use the high setting for about 3 minutes. The skin will
peel away easily.
Freezing Wine
Adding wine to recipes is easy if you freeze any leftover wine
in ice cube trays. Then they can be aded to sauces and
casseroles.
Grating
Spray a little oil on the grater before you grate cheese and
other sticky foods.
Chilling Cheese
Semi-soft cheeses like mozzarella and Monterey Jack can be
frozen for five minutes before shredding to prevent the cheese
from sticking to itself.
Kitchen Inventory
Check your recipes and be sure you have all the necessary
ingredients on hand before you start to cook. You can save a lot
of time this way.
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