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What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:16:55 GMT

I use a moistened terra cotta disc placed in my brown sugar container to keep it moist, and it works like a charm!😊

I always add a bit of cooking oil to butter when I am sauteeing or frying with it, and it keeps it from burning!

What are some of the useful things you do to make life easier in the kitchen?

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

smoochy — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:34:55 GMT

when we moved into our Florida home, I carefully considered where the kitchen items would go. I placed everything in the drawers, cupboards, countertops where we would instinctively reach for them; where the items were stored in places that made sense. Six years later I have not needed to rearrange anything

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SportyShorty07 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:47:38 GMT

I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of

"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

rockygems123 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:50:17 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of
"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .

@SportyShorty07

I do the same thing. Additionally when I have a timer set for food prep, i.e. turn the food, food is done, etc. I think what can I get done in that time. Sometimes it works sometimes not lol.

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

rockygems123 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:59:53 GMT

@SandySparkles

LocknLocks everywhere for freshness both in cupboards and refrigerators. Really extends the life of food.

Alternating ready made & home made regularly. No guilt.

The house was already built, so it's not my design but the efficient triangle appliance set-up saves so much time. . Refrigerator dishwasher stove / range perfect distance from each other.

Love the Oster French Doors we call it the "Easy Bake" oven ha. We have the large normal size convection oven stove but never use it as the easy bake sits on the counter with the light on constantly, easy to see the food cook and adjust if necessary. Quicker cooking too.

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:00:52 GMT

@smoochy wrote:
when we moved into our Florida home, I carefully considered where the kitchen items would go. I placed everything in the drawers, cupboards, countertops where we would instinctively reach for them; where the items were stored in places that made sense. Six years later I have not needed to rearrange anything

@smoochy Welcome!🥰 I think it is WONDERFUL that you have not had to rearrange your kitchen after 6 years!😊 I have a tendency to rearrange things in the kitchen, but I think it is just my OCD.😁 I will sometimes reach for a bowl, pan, or food item and it will look crooked to me or out of place, so I will pull all of them out and eventually the ENTIRE shelf or pantry is rearranged!😄

THANK you SO much for caring to share your tip today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:07:25 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of
"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .

@SportyShorty07 Welcome! I LIKE that idea!😁 It would be especially helpful for making dish washing much less of a chore for children who strongly dislike dish duty!!❤

THANK you SO much for caring to share your favorite tip today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SportyShorty07 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:08:42 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of
"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .
@SportyShorty07

I do the same thing. Additionally when I have a timer set for food prep, i.e. turn the food, food is done, etc. I think what can I get done in that time. Sometimes it works sometimes not lol.

@rockygems123 Excellent tips- kitchen timers are the best! They keep me on track and make me do more in a certain amount of time. I have had some timer mishaps though! Sometimes I set multiple kitchen timers if I'm cooking different things- which doesn't always work out if I forget which timer is set for each dish . I run into a kitchen with two or three timers going off and I look back and forth at the timers like I'm watching a ping pong match .

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SportyShorty07 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:19:11 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of
"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .

@SportyShorty07 Welcome! I LIKE that idea!😁 It would be especially helpful for making dish washing much less of a chore for children who strongly dislike dish duty!!❤

THANK you SO much for caring to share your favorite tip today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles Thank you Sandy Sparkles! Kitchen timers are so great for kids and grown ups who hate dish duty ! I never grew out of disliking chores, but now I've found a way to make them fun. Sometimes I even reward myself with a little candy after I do all of my chores .

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:22:45 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@SandySparkles

LocknLocks everywhere for freshness both in cupboards and refrigerators. Really extends the life of food.

Alternating ready made & home made regularly. No guilt.

The house was already built, so it's not my design but the efficient triangle appliance set-up saves so much time. . Refrigerator dishwasher stove / range perfect distance from each other.

Love the Oster French Doors we call it the "Easy Bake" oven ha. We have the large normal size convection oven stove but never use it as the easy bake sits on the counter with the light on constantly, easy to see the food cook and adjust if necessary. Quicker cooking too.

@rockygems123 Welcome!🥰 I concur about using LockNLock because it does keep foods fresher longer, and can help keep cupboards ORGANIZED! I LOVE for that reason!❤ Alternating ready made for homeade is a VERY useful tip when you are short on time!😄 Countertop ovens are a GREAT idea and can make a HUGE difference when it is warm in the house or because the heater is on!👍

THANK you SO much for caring to share yoour best tips today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:28:43 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:
@SportyShorty07 wrote:
I set a kitchen timer for chores that I hate doing- that way it turns into a fun game of
"beat the clock" instead of just doing the dishes or cleaning the bathrooms .

@SportyShorty07 Welcome! I LIKE that idea!😁 It would be especially helpful for making dish washing much less of a chore for children who strongly dislike dish duty!!❤

THANK you SO much for caring to share your favorite tip today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles Thank you Sandy Sparkles! Kitchen timers are so great for kids and grown ups who hate dish duty ! I never grew out of disliking chores, but now I've found a way to make them fun. Sometimes I even reward myself with a little candy after I do all of my chores .

@SportyShorty07 Welcome back!🥰 You are MOST welcome!😊 A candy reward; I LOVE❤ IT! Truffles after dishwashing hmmm...😄

THANK you SO much for caring to revisit and share a smile!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SportyShorty07 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:33:15 GMT

@SandySparkles You're very welcome and thank you for spreading cheer with your forum ideas, pretty pink letters, and sense of joy! I am still kicking myself for not purchasing the Lindor Truffles TSV from the other day- those would've been great treats after my chores .

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:59:46 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@SandySparkles You're very welcome and thank you for spreading cheer with your forum ideas, pretty pink letters, and sense of joy! I am still kicking myself for not purchasing the Lindor Truffles TSV from the other day- those would've been great treats after my chores .

@SportyShorty07 Awwww!❤ I smiled in agreement as I read your post because I too, decided not to order them because it was a PHENOMENAL deal, and I have never had a cheesecake flavored truffle.😁 They would have made DELICIOUS stocking stuffers, and of course I would HAVE to save a few for myself!😄

I SO appreciate your kind words, and THANK you from the top and bottom of my heart for sharing them with me!💝🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

Imaoldhippie — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:11:08 GMT

When making tuna fish salad, cut and peel onion in halves or quarters and let them sit any where between 15 minutes to an hour so it will dry out. Then make your salad and it will not be watery.

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:16:02 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
When making tuna fish salad, cut and peel onion in halves or quarters and let them sit any where between 15 minutes to an hour so it will dry out. Then make your salad and it will not be watery.

@Imaoldhippie Welcome!🥰 WOW! That was an EXCELLENT tip because I make tuna salad regularly and sometimes have to "drain" it!😊

THANK you SO much for caring to share this VERY useful tip today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

Imaoldhippie — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:20:44 GMT

@SandySparkles ...............Yes thats because onions contain a lot of liquid. Any time you dont want your recipe to have extra liquid let the onions dry out. Things like roasts that are cooked in liquid you dont have to dry the onion.

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:29:35 GMT

@Imaoldhippie wrote:
@SandySparkles ...............Yes thats because onions contain a lot of liquid. Any time you dont want your recipe to have extra liquid let the onions dry out. Things like roasts that are cooked in liquid you dont have to dry the onion.

@Imaoldhippie Welcome back!🥰 I am SO happy I started this thread today because tips like yours are invaluable in the kitchen, and can save a little FRUSTRATION!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to revisit and share this extra information!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

El from NJ — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:29:44 GMT

Question for rockygems please. I have the Oster double door oven too, how do you keep the interior clean? I don't mean the racks, I mean the splatter on the walls. Wiping it out just doesn't seem to be enough for the grease.Also any suggestions you have for using it would be appreciated.

Happy summer.

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

SandySparkles — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:44:41 GMT

@El from NJ wrote:
Question for rockygems please. I have the Oster double door oven too, how do you keep the interior clean? I don't mean the racks, I mean the splatter on the walls. Wiping it out just doesn't seem to be enough for the grease.Also any suggestions you have for using it would be appreciated.
Happy summer.

@El from NJ Welcome!🥰 In order for her to see your question you have to put the @ sign in from of her name like this @rockygems123 This way, she will see your message if she does not revisit the thread. I hope this helps!😊

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: What Is (Are) Your BEST Kitchen / Cooking TIPS Or Tricks?

rockygems123 — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:36:47 GMT

@El from NJ wrote:
Question for rockygems please. I have the Oster double door oven too, how do you keep the interior clean? I don't mean the racks, I mean the splatter on the walls. Wiping it out just doesn't seem to be enough for the grease.Also any suggestions you have for using it would be appreciated.
Happy summer.

@El from NJ

The splatters are hard to remove. I just try my best.

How is it used? From cooking in one of my very large Le Creuset (big capacity) making something like braised beef bourguignon to warming up pizza as microwaves make it soggy when reheated.

A lot of sheet pan meals as it crisps up the food. One of my favorites Martha Stewart Pan Roasted Chicken with Za'atar Potatoes & Kale. Works well for side dishes like roasted vegetables.

Broiling marinated lamb chops in it tonight with a side of fresh tomato and cucumber salad, not cooked in there. Yum.