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Bake Bread Faster in a Crock Pot [Cooking]
You know crock pots are great for making stews, soups, and even oatmeal, but bread? Yup, the versatile cooking appliance makes fresh bread in even less time than it would take in the oven. More »
Puncture the Bottom of a Tin Can to Get Soups Out Quickly [Video]
Ever have one of those cans of tomato soup or cranberry sauce that don’t seem to want to come out of the can? Reddit user drmario422 found that if you puncture the bottom of the can, the soup falls straight out every time. 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 »
Remove Excess Fat from Soups and Casseroles with an Ice Cube [Kitchen Hacks]
If the sauce, soup, or casserole you’re making has a bit too much grease or fat, drop an ice cube into it. Tips and tricks weblog Life Hackery reports that the ice cube will attract the fat, which you can then easily scoop out with a spoon. More »
Save the Rind from Good Parmesan Cheese for a Flavor Boost in Soups and a Soft, Spreadable Side [Clever Uses]
A good wedge or block of Parmesan can be pricey, but there’s no substituting it when it comes to flavor. When you’ve finished eating the good stuff away from the rind, resist the temptation to throw the rind out and give it new life as an flavor-boosting addition to stews and soups. Plus, after simmering, it’ll be soft enough to spread on bread as a side-dish. More »