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An Easy Mustard-Jar Vinaigrette

Whenever you use up a jar of mustard, there are always those last little bits remaining in the jar, that no knife or spoon can possibly scoop out. Instead of throwing it away, use it to whip up a homemade vinaigrette.
How to Roast Garlic Without the Mess

The usual way to roast garlic produces sweet, mellow results, but tends to be messy. Try this neater method of separating the cloves and roasting them together in a foil packet.
An Easy Tool for Perfect Strawberry Slices

When you have to slice up a lot of strawberries, use this common gadget to make quick work of the chore.

An Easy Tool for Perfect Pancakes

Ever wonder why your favorite diner can turn out plate after plate of perfectly round pancakes, while yours look wonky and misshapen? Well there's a better way to shape your pancakes, and it involves a tool you usually pull out only for Thanksgiving.
How to De-Bone a Fish Fillet

It can be tough to find and remove the tiny pin bones from fish fillets, unless you use this easy trick.
How to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

Peeling a lot of hard-cooked eggs can seem to take forever. But this tip will have you on your way to deviled eggs in no time flat.
How to Keep Avocados Green

Avocados turn brown when exposed to the air for a long time; but this quick tip allows you to cut them up in advance and still keep them fresh and green.
How to Rescue Overwhipped Cream

We've all made the mistake of whipping cream just a little too long, so it's clumpy and stiff. Luckily, you don't have to throw it away and start over, if you know this trick.
How to Seed Pomegranates without the Mess

Digging the juicy pomegranate seeds out of the fruit can be a messy business, unless you know this secret.
How to Keep Layer Cakes Straight

If you have trouble splitting your cake layers into straight, level slices, use this tip to help create a tall, straight cake, even with crooked cuts.