Miscellaneous Cooking Tips

A tsp. or 2 of vinegar can help keep eggs from cracking while boiling.

Adding a pinch of sugar to the water when boiling corn on the cob helps bring out the corn's natural sweetness.

Brushing beaten egg whites over a pie crust before baking gives it a beautiful glossy finish.

Storing your sour cream or cottage cheese upside down in your refrigerator to make it keep longer!

For burnt-on food in a skillet, just add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet, bring to a boil on top of the stove for easier cleaning.

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For the burnt-on food in skillet shake a little baking soda in along with the soap and water.

If you accidently over-salt a recipe while its still cooking, put in a peeled potato to help absorb some of the excess salt.