Tips

Trim the rhubarb and cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Put the rhubarb, 2/3 cups sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the rhubarb is almost tender, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the rhubarb from the … Read more

To make your mixer beaters easy to clean and keep more batter in your bowl, spray the beaters with cooking spray prior to beating and the batter will slide right off!

Start by dividing the load into the portion you will likely eat in 3 to 4 days time, leave it out in room temperature in a bread box or cabinet. Prepare the remaining portion of the loaf for storage, wrapping it in plastic wrap will assist in peak freshness. Freeze the remaining portion of bread … Read more

Keep a pair of kitchen shears handy for cutting pizza. They cut nicely compared to a knife which drags the cheese, and pizza cutters get dull after so many uses.

Add thyme, sage, or tarragon to chicken or turkey soups. Garnish cream soups with chives, cheese, croutons, or bacon bits. Add a bit of V-8 juice to vegetable soups for some extra zip!

For tender ribs, parboil them in pineapple juice before brushing with barbecue sauce. Then put on the grill or bake in the oven. Mmm, tasty!

Don’t discard your squeezed lemon slices, rub them on chrome faucets and fixtures. Then, rinse and you’ll have a brilliant shine.

To extend the life of your stove top burners rotate them just like you would your car tires or mattress. This will even out the wear over time.

Here’s a great use for those left-over margarine tubs: Take a paper punch and make some holes in the lid. This makes a great shaker for sugar and cinnamon to sprinkle on toast.

Add nuts, currants, or raisins for extra texture in pasta or rice casseroles. Dill and curry will enhance tuna, salmon, or shellfish.