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Month: December 2012

Quick Tip: Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

December 16, 2012

I used to be able to cook soft boiled eggs just right, but I seem to have lost my touch in recent years. I have tried using different types of eggs, different sizes of eggs, different quantities of eggs, different boiling times, and even cute egg-shaped kitchen gadgets. However, nothing works consistently: I either have … More Quick Tip: Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

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Quick Tip: Peeling Carrots

December 16, 2012

Quick Tip: Peeling Carrots – Fast! I first found this tip in a Fine Cooking magazine and thought I’d give it a try. It worked great, and was actually kind of fun! While their technique says to hold the carrot off the board, I found it easier to just lay it flat on the board. … More Quick Tip: Peeling Carrots

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Quick Tip: Freezing Bacon

December 15, 2012

For years I have been storing extra bacon in the freezer, as I never use an entire package in a timely manner. I realize that freezing bacon is hardly a groundbreaking concept or cutting edge technology: you buy some bacon, stick it in the freezer, and thaw it when you are ready to use it. … More Quick Tip: Freezing Bacon

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Melting Moments (holiday butter cookies)

December 7, 2012

These delicate buttery cookies — with only a few ingredients and just a hint of lemon — really live up to their name: they “melt” in your mouth and only last a “moment.” … More Melting Moments (holiday butter cookies)

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Swedish Meatballs

December 6, 2012

Forget the packets and mixes, and forget the frozen premade meatballs. Even the ones from IKEA. It’s easy to make your own from scratch, and they will taste far better than if you used any shortcuts! … More Swedish Meatballs

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