Kitchen Hint of the Day! MONDAY

Fish Fry....................


When frying fish, be sure the surface of the fish is dry before putting it in the oil. Moisture can cool the oil down and make the cook unevenly.

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Freezer storage..............


You can store butter in the freezer for up to six months. Plus to last longer, opened flour bags can be stored in the freezer also.

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Tied or netted roast..........


Remove any string or netting on roasted meat while it's still in the pan, so any seasoning or crusty bits fall into the delicious pan juices.

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Fresh Fish and Seafood storage.........


Fresh fish and seafood should be refrigerated at approximately 32°F at all times and not held for more than one or two days.

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When making Rice......


Use a heavy bottomed pot to prevent burning or scorching. It’s harder to control a heated surface that is thin. Also sauté the rice in a little olive oil until lightly toasted. Love that Rice!

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Grilling Fish........


Keep the skin on; it will help prevent your fish from falling apart. Then when grilling a filet with skin, grill the flesh side first for 70% of the total cooking time, and then flip it to the skin side for the   remainder of the time.

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Oh nuts.............


Nuts are prone to turning rancid when exposed to air and light. The best way to store nuts is in the freezer or refrigerator in an air tight container or in vacuum sealed packaging. Especially with the warmer temperatures out.

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How healthy are Eggs..........


Nutritional highlights. Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat than the yolk. Eggs are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper.

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Rest the Meat...........


Estimated resting times.................
* 5-10 minutes for steaks and chops
* 20 minutes for roasts and whole birds
* 30 minutes for mammoth roast or turkey

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Apple Pie baking.........


A tablespoon of minute tapioca sprinkled in apple pie will absorb excess juice while baking.

Thank you to my neighbor for passing this along.

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Celery Sticks.........


Slide a celery stick into the bread bag if it starts to go off. This is said to restore the freshness for a bit.

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 How to freeze blueberries......

* Use fresh blueberries that are completely dry when you pop them in the freezer. Don’t worry about rinsing the berries before you freeze them; simply place them, still in their original containers, in resealable plastic bags and store them on your freezer shelf.
* If you prefer to rinse the blueberries first, dry them well with paper towels, then transfer them to freezer containers or resealable plastic bags for freezing. The blueberries will freeze individually so you can remove just the portion you need.
* If you didn’t wash your blueberries before freezing them, rinse them just before use.
For best results, toss your home-frozen blueberries into oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, shakes or sauces within 10 months.

* From the Blueberry Council website
https://www.blueberrycouncil.org/blueberry-cooking-tips/freezing-blueberries/

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Perfect hard boiled eggs..........


For a great hard boiled egg every time, bring your pot to a boil and then turn off the stove. Let your eggs sit in the heated pot for 12 minutes and then transfer to cold water.

* We use this way and they come out perfect every time!

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Low Carb Snacks..........

Going low carb but still want snacks......Make them protein-rich. Hard-boiled eggs, slices of hard cheese, a handful of nuts. Also drink 8 to 12 eight-ounce glasses of water a day to flush toxins from your body.

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Why let meat rest before slicing.........


* The juices get redistributed and reabsorbed. Your meat will be jucier.
* The fibers relax. Your meat will be more tender.
* The meat finishes cooking.

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Wax on, wax off.............


Lemon are often waxed so scrub the peel thoroughly under hot water to remove wax before zesting/ grating.

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Roll citrus to get more juice out............


To get the most juice out of your citrus, roll it on a cutting board before slicing in.

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When making a homemade Pizza..........


After making and rising your pizza dough, put it in a large resealable bag or plastic container and let it refrigerate over night. When ready to use, let it sit out for an hour before shaping it. By cold fermenting the dough This allows the gluten to digest the carbohydrates and improves the flavor and browning of the crust.

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 Eat Foods That Won't Spike Blood Sugar...............


Good choices that aren't likely to cause a big rise in your levels include lean meat, poultry, fish, avocados, salad vegetables, eggs, and cheese. Add these items to your plate to help balance the foods you eat that have carbs. 

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Relax Don't Overwork........


When making perfect hamburger patties, remember: the more you handle the meat, the tougher your burger will be. In a large bowl, pull the meat apart into small chunks, add salt or other seasonings, and toss gently with fingers spread apart until loosely mixed.