Donna Pierce

When preparing deviled eggs for a picnic or potluck, pack the cooked egg white halves and the filling in separate food storage bags.When ready to fill the egg halves, snip...

Because tortillas warmed in the microwave have a tendency to dry out, warm them in a hot cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook about 8 seconds on one side, turn...

Bananas ripening too quickly to put to good use? Freeze extras in their skins to use later in smoothies and baked goods. Thaw at room temperature before peeling and mashing....

Because strawberries are highly perishable, you may want to consider reserving extra room in the fridge during peak season. According to most sources, the ideal way to store strawberries requires...

One step for lighter matzo balls is not to overhandle the dough. Another trick is to substitute club soda or seltzer water for the liquid in your favorite recipe. In...

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To add flavor to your favorite corned beef recipe, make a bouquet garni by tying 1/2 teaspoon each whole caraway seeds, black peppercorns and whole coriander in cheesecloth and add...

For paper-thin slices of vegetables, it's hard to beat a mandoline. Although some mandolines can cost as much as $175, a $35 plastic slicer--sold at cookware shops and some department...

Packaged beef cubes labeled "stew meat" at the supermarket may seem like a handy shortcut, but the best way to know exactly what you are getting is to buy a...

Save the money you spend on store-bought bread crumbs by making your own at home. Because leftover hunks of bread made without preservatives tend to harden after a day or...