Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Making Chili......


If your chili is too thin, try adding tomato paste to thicken it. Add the tomato paste in small amounts until the desired thickness is reached. If the tomato paste doesn't work, try a small amount of cornstarch or flour.  Some people even say a tablespoon or two of instant mashed potatoes work to thicken a chili. I've found the best Chili is cooked in a Crock Pot and let simmer all day! Chili on!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When making Chili.....

If your chili is too thin, try adding tomato paste to thicken it. Add the tomato paste in small amounts until the desired thickness is reached. If the tomato paste doesn't work, try a small amount of cornstarch or flour. Enjoy that Chili!

I’m all out, What can I use?

Preparing a recipe and realize your out of one of the essential ingredients. Try this as a substitution.


I’m all out of Tomato Paste, What can I use?


Try - 1 tablespoon ketchup or 1/2 cup tomato sauce (reduce some of the liquid in the recipe)