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Use a Muffin Tin to Portion Out Ice Cream for Quick, No-Waiting Single-Servings [Food]
Muffin tins are great for lots of things, not just making muffins, and the folks at America’s Test Kitchen have one more use for them that we love: pop in your muffin papers, and serve out single scoops of ice cream into each cup before covering them with wrap and putting them in the freezer. This way you have quick, single-scoops of ice cream ready to go when you want one, without waiting for a whole tub of ice cream to warm up enough to scoop some out. More »
Freeze Oatmeal in Silicone Baking Cups [Food Hacks]
Old fashioned oatmeal tastes much better than instant varieties, is cheaper, and better for you. The downside is that it takes a while to cook, usually 10-20 minutes or a little longer if you use steel-cut oats. Why not make a large batch when you have the time and then freeze individual portions in silicone muffin tins and/or baking cups? More »
Use a Muffin Tin to Freeze Huge Cubes of Stock for a Flavor Boost in Your Next Meal [Cooking Hacks]
Making your own stock out of leftover veggies, herbs, or the bones of the Thanksgiving turkey is an old kitchen trick, and re-using the stock in soups, rice, or other dishes later is a great way to add a ton of flavor with a little liquid. If you’ve made your own stock, you probably know to freeze it so it keeps longer, maybe even in ice cube trays. America’s Test Kitchen takes the idea a step further—freeze the stock in non-stick muffin tins for huge frozen stock cubes, perfect for big meals. More »