Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Fire up the grill.........


Oil the Food, Not the Grate.......

Oil prevents food from sticking and it adds flavor and moisture, too. Lightly brushing or spraying the food with oil works better than brushing the grate.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

the Food Processor....


Spray the blades of the food processor with cooking spray before using.
* The blades will be easier to clean when done
* It will be easier to chop something sticky, like dried fruit

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Before using a measuring cup for a sticky liquid like honey or syrup, coat the inside with oil or nonstick cooking spray. The liquid will pour out more easily and make clean up easier also.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Plastic containers are perfect for keeping leftovers and sauces, but tomato sauce will often stain clear plastic. To keep this from happening, simply spray the container with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces. To remove a plastic stain, cover the area with mustard and leave overnight.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

....and one I forget, quite often to do


Coat your food processor or blender blades with Pam Cooking Spray before use to make cleanup a breeze.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Tomato stains....


Plastic containers are perfect for keeping leftovers and sauces, but tomato sauce will often stain clear plastic. To keep this from happening, simply spray the container with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces. To remove a plastic stain, cover the area with mustard and leave overnight.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Glenda L. for passing this hint along.....

When working with dough, don't flour your hands; coat them with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Kitchen Hints of the Day!

Cook healthier by trying these hints.......

* Use cooking spray or small amounts of olive or canola oil instead of butter.
* Grill, broil, bake, and stir fry instead of frying.
* Steam vegetables in water or low sodium broth.
* Remove the skin before cooking chicken and turkey.
* Trim any visible fat off of meat before cooking.
* Use herbs and spices to season rather than salt.
*  Dried beans, lentils and dried peas are a good source of protein, and are loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Save time cleaning.......


Coat your cheese grater with nonstick spray for delightfully clean, easy shredding.