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Seriously dirty pot or pan? Let it soak with white vinegar, baking soda and water for a few hours before scrubbing. It'll be good as new.
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JenniferEmilson If it's really crusted with food bits, etc., add an inch of water and bring to a boil. 'Deglazing' your pot by letting the water and heat loosen those bits and then using a spoon to scrape them up.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Awesome tips!
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annefood Yes @JenniferEmilson I do that too!
Cooked tomatoes are better for you than raw ones. The longer they cook, the better for you they become.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Why is this the case?
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Ricky "Writing in the latest issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry Rui Hai Liu, Cornell assistant professor of food science, said: 'This research demonstrates that heat processing...
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DietID_TeamDietitians ohhh!! Nice! thanks @ricky
It's counter intuitive, but sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes.
45 as opposed to 75-100. And they make delicious fries and latkes! #kitchentips #tipoftheday
Adding a splash of olive oil to pasta water helps prevent the noodles from sticking
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JenniferEmilson Don't let an Italian see you post this one! 😜 An Italian Nonna would chase you with a wet dish towel for adding oil- it will make the sauce slide off the noodles- the exact opposite of the goal....
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annefood Very interesting @JenniferEmilson ! (Somehow your comment got lost in the shuffle!) So perhaps not for tomato sauce dishes, but works wonders when serving with roasted root veggies or squash with...
When prepping ahead, cover your bowl of lettuce with a damp kitchen towel, then place it in the fridge.
This prevents the salad from wilting or drying out in the fridge. #kitchentips #tipoftheday