Leftover Coffee

I never dump the rest of the pot. The next day I have a refreshing pick-me-up.

Spillover in the Oven?

I once dumped an entire pizza, top side down, in the bottom of the oven. Table salt was the logical “buster” of smoke, smell and hefty cleanup.

Salted vs Unsalted Butter

Got a recipe that calls for unsalted or salted and you’ve got the “other one”?

Apples Gone Soft?

If they still taste good, they’re usable.

Last Minute Defrosting

Forget to defrost tonight’s chicken in the fridge? No sweat.

In a hurry? Frost the plate

When you’re running against the wire, though, frosting can be a messy, lengthy task.

Spice Up Nearly Shot Peppers

Got some going-soft bell peppers in the fridge? Don’t toss them quite yet. A little kosher salt, olive oil and basalmic vinegar does the trick.

Cook or Trash Chicken and Little Time

Vying to never toss out food I worked for, I whipped up a quick semi-meal, saving the chicken from hitting the trash.

Getting that Crispy Turkey Skin

Turkey skin looking pale? Broil with caution.