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To lower the fat content of the ice cream, substitute low-fat milk for whole milk, whole milk for half & half, and evaporated skim milk for whipping cream.

If only using half of an avocado, help slow down the discoloration process by leaving the pit in the unused avocado half and then wrapping it in plastic, and storing in the refrigerator.

Melt 1 bag of chocolate chips and add 1/2 cup of half-and-half. Dip strawberries in chocolate mixture and then drizzle with white chocolate for a special Valentine's Day treat.

Insert toothpicks half way up the cake when dividing a single layer of cake into two layers. Insert 4 toothpicks evenly around the cake. Use them as a guide when slicing it in half.

Slice around the perimeter of the peach. Hold a peach half in each hand and twist them in opposite directions until they separate from each other. The pit will remain in one half of the peach.

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To quick peel one or two tomatoes, cut them in half and place face down on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes and the skins should peel off easily.

Prevent tough overcooked shrimp by watching it closely for doneness. If the shrimp form a half-circle, they are done. They are overdone if they have coiled into a circle.

Peel and slice the eggplant, sprinkle with salt, and allow slice to stand for one half hour. Wipe salt off and squeeze out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels. Purging the slices will prevent the eggplant from absorbing took much oil when cooking.

To rid a cutting board of food smells, such as fish or onions, cut a lemon or lime in half and rub the board down with it.