Recipe Box, Random Wednesday

Here’s a few totally random things you might want to keep in the back of your mind

 

 

Fix those Scratched Plates with Bartender’s Friend

 

 

It’s easy to make your own Olive Oil Spray

 

 

 

Baking Soda will unclog drains
To get your drain running again (without resorting to chemicals worthy of a hazmat suit) pour ½ cup baking soda, then ½ cup vinegar, down a clogged drain. Cover it with a wet cloth, wait 5 minutes, uncover, and flush with steaming-hot water

 

 

 

Taco Seasoning is easy to make

 

 

 

 

If you add vodka to your pie crust recipe, it will make your crust more moist and easier to work with, preventing the gluten in the flour from binding, resulting in a more tender and flakier crust…who knew???

 

 

 

See the recipe for the vodka pie crust from Cook’s Illustrated here and Pizzeria Pie here

 

 

Can you freeze lemons?

Yep, just toss fresh lemons in the freezer and you will always have fresh lemon juice

 

 

 

 

Brine chicken overnight in buttermilk for extra moisture and tenderness

 

 

 

Make 1 cup heavy cream out of 2/3 cup whole milk and 1/3 cup butter.  This will not whip, but it is great for savory sauces, soups, potato dishes and casseroles.  For baking or ice cream you’ll need the real deal

 

 

 

Make your own powdered sugar in a blender

 

 

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 Tbsp corn starch

Place ingredients in blender. Blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds, until sugar has turned into powder. Wait a minute or two for the dust to settle before opening lid

Have a wonderful random day!

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