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Open cans of things that settle (like beans or chili) from the bottom. The ingredients come out much easier. If you have a can that can't be opened from the bottom, storing it upside-down will also help.
Bettye VanderVeen, Bentonville, AK
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Save on fat when making mashed potatoes by setting aside some of the potato water that the potatoes were cooked in and adding it to the potatoes when mashing them. it makes the potatoes just as fluffy and tasty, but without the fat.
Marion Brush, Ontario, Canada
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Here's a frugal way of making use of lemons or limes that are past their prime. Squeeze limes or lemons that are starting to get too old and freeze the juice in small containers. When you need a tablespoon of juice pop it into the microwave and you are ready to go.
Meriel, Milwaukee, WI
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To save time when making potato salad, use a pastry blender to chop the peeled cooked potatoes and hard boiled eggs.
FabulousFoods.com
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You can easily just rub the skin off carrots after they have been cooked.
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To peel a tomato, dip quickly in a pot of boiling water (only for a few seconds). Stick a fork into the stem and use a paring knife to easily remove the skin.
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Whether for Italian meals or cocktail meatballs, form meatballs and drop into boiling water, one at a time. They'll cook quickly, keep their shape and the grease will drain into the water! Cook for a few minutes to use or freeze on a cookie sheet. When frozen-bag 'em. No need to thaw, just drop needed amount into sauce and heat!
Sue O., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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To bring butter or margarine to room temperature quickly, use a grater to shred it into your mixing bowl.
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Dried out coconut can be revitalized by sprinkling with milk and letting it stand for about ten minutes.
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Running your hands under cold water before making crispy rice cereal treats helps keep the marshmallows from sticking to the fingers.
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