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To crisp up cucumber and remove excess water, use salt and ice water. Sprinkle with salt, place on a bag of ice water for several hour, and drain water.

When cleaning mushrooms, avoid using water because it will reduce their flavor. Use a brush to clean sand, grit and other debris from the pits and ridges.

When washing greens, do not let them soak. Swish them in cold water several times, allow water to drain off, and then gently dry them thoroughly with paper towels before storing.

Cut a slit at top of peaches, pour boiling water over them and leave for 30 seconds. Remove and submerge in cold water. The skin should pull off easily with a small knife.

Do not add salt to the water when cooking sweet corn because the salt will toughen the corn. Add a little sugar to the water to boost the flavor.

Quickly chill wine and champagne by placing the bottle in a bucket of ice water rather than in the freezer. Leave in ice water approximately 10 minutes.

Use water instead of milk or cream in the eggs when making an omelet. Cook the eggs using a very hot pan, which converts the water into steam, cooking the eggs quickly and creating fluffy omelets.

Add a tablespoon of butter or margarine to the cooking water when boiling potatoes to prevent the water from boiling over.

When storing carrots, remove the tops first because they will draw water from the carrots and cause them to wilt. If carrots wilt, cut one end off and stand them up in a glass of cold water to crisp them up again.

To make your hard boiled eggs easier to peel, add 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt per quart of water used to boil the eggs. Add the salt before the water is boiling.

When adding broccoli to a fresh salad, first brighten its color and enhance its flavor by blanching it for 2 minutes in boiling water and then rinsing in cold water.

Thanksgiving is the time for turkey and all the fixings. In our Thanksgiving Recipes Collection you will find mouth-watering Turkey Recipes along with all the popular side dishes that go with it. We can also show you how to prepare a flavorful deep fried turkey.

Before sautéing, frying, or stir-frying green beans, blanch them to brighten and set their color. Blanch by immersing the green beans in boiling water for only 2 minutes and then immerse in cold water immediately to stop the cooking process.

Mouth-watering turkey recipes that are perfect for your celebrations with friends and family during the holidays or anytime of the year. We can show you how to cook a turkey and provide you with the proper turkey cooking times to create and serve a delicious turkey.

Enjoy our collection of mouth-watering raspberry recipes. Raspberries are generally available through-out the year in the supermarkets but summer time is when they are at their peak. Raspberries are especially delicious when fresh picked. They are very perishable and can be refrigerated for only one to two days before they will begin to deteriorate. Our "All About Raspberries" information will tell you how to handle, prepare, cook and store your raspberries.

Do not expose raspberries to water or use only a minimal amount to prevent them from absorbing too much and becoming mushy.

When cleaning strawberries, avoid soaking them in water to prevent them from becoming waterlogged and lose some of their flavor. Do not clean strawberries until you are ready to use them.

From hearty soups to tasty suppers, our beef recipes will make your mouth water with anticipation. With so many options for bringing beef into your menu, it is hard to decide which recipe to prepare first. Our collection of beef recipes offers you some delicious recipes to try out.

To prevent soft, mushy pasta, make sure the cooking water is at a full boil before adding the pasta. Also, make sure to keep it at a steady boil throughout the cooking time.

When using a fondue pot, if a fire erupts DO NOT use water to try to put it out; this will spread the fire. Instead, cover the fire with the pot lid to cut off the oxygen supply.