Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Mother’s Day Edition!
Happy Mother’s Day!
What could be a better gift for mom
than a few tricks and help in the kitchen?
The other day I went to run the very full dishwasher
and discovered I was out of dishwasher soap…
After a quick internet search I discovered this tip:
After loading the dishwasher, add a few DROPS of mild liquid dish soap to the appliance’s detergent cup. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt {source hunker}
It worked so well I did it the next day too!
Sub chicken broth for water when boiling pasta or rice
it adds so much flavor
You can also use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth to cook any grains that don’t need to be strained, like quinoa, rice, or couscous. It makes them taste so much more flavorful than simply cooking them in water
Couscous Salad with Spinach, Corn and Tomatoes
Add a bit of mayonnaise to your beaten eggs before scrambling
or making an omelet or quiche
It adds volume and makes them light and fluffy…
Mayonnaise is also wonderful spread on the outside of bread
for grilled cheese sandwiches
Out of powdered sugar? No problem!
Mix 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
with 1 Tablespoon cornstarch in a blender
After blending let sit for a minute for mixture to settle
Makes about 2 cups
Remove scuff marks from dishes with Bar Keepers Friend
it works like magic!
Marinate raw chicken in buttermilk for 6-24 hours
if possible before cooking
The chicken will be so tender
When baking scones, muffins and biscuits
put the cream or milk into the freezer for 15 minutes
Instead of cutting the butter,
melt it and add it to the very cold cream
and it will form small goblets
When you pour this mixture into the dry ingredients,
the butter is automatically evenly distributed
throughout the batter…so much easier
than the usual method of breaking cold butter down
into the dry ingredients with a fork!
Raspberry Scones with Lemon Cream Glaze
Freeze fresh herbs in an ice cube tray with olive oil
Just pop an ice cube or two into a skillet when you saute vegetables,
or stir them into hot potatoes
or melt the cubes
and toss the olive oil and herbs
with the vegetables or potatoes before roasting
Happy Mother’s Day and all things May!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Oh My Heartsie Girl / Turn About Tuesday
Centerpiece Wednesday / Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
Full Plate Thursday/ Creatively Crafty/ Thursday Favorite Things
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Great tricks! Happy Mother’s Day, Jenna!
Thanks so much Rita, I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day!
Thanks for the genius edition!
You are so welcome Bernadette!
Happy Mother’s Day, Jenna!!
Thank you for the great tips!
Thank you Patty Anne 🙂
Wow, Jenna what great tips. Your post made me think of a long ago “Helpful Hints by Heloise” published in our newspaper!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Ha, I do remember Heloise, wow, that was a long time ago!
Such a helpful post! I love those great kitchen tips and tricks. Happy Mother’s Day to you, Jenna.
Thanks Angie!
Fun tips. I will freeze butter for 10-15 minutes, and then grate it into my recipes. Much faster than the fork method and works well.
Thanks Carole, it’s nice to have short cut tips up your sleeve!
Happy Mother’s Day! Great tips.
Thank you Linda!
thanks for the wonderful tips, Jenna. Going to try the bar keep friend for sure. happy Mothers Day my friend
Thank you Kari,the Bar Keepers Friend is magical stuff!
There’s a lot of good information here. I make use of most of these tricks myself. I love your colorful table! I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day.
Thanks so much Pattie, I love a short cut or an easy way to make something better!
Thank you for these great tips Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Thanks so much Cyndi, I can’t believe it’s almost the middle of May!
What a treasure chest of wonderful hints! The scone tip, especially, will come in useful. And I love barkeeper’s friend but never thought of it for the scuff marks! I knew a couple but most are new so thanks!
Your welcome Jeanie, the Bar Keepers Friend is great stuff!
Thank you for all the wonderful tips, Jenna! I’ve tried som of them, but a lot of them are new to me! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! ❤️
Thanks so much Kitty, we can always use kitchen tips and shortcuts can’t we!
I’m going to be a pinnin’ fool today with this!!!!!!! I’ve used broth in place of water for a long time and have made herb ice cubes, but all the rest…NO idea!!! That dishwasher trick would be a lifesaver in a pinch!!! (I practically LIVE in Sam’s Club and Costco, so it’s rare that I run dry on items like this, but just in case…!!!) I’m going to try that mayonnaise trick in the morning for my husband’s breakfast sandwich!!!!!!! Thanks, Jenna! Great tips!!!!!
Thanks Alycia, the dishwasher trick really came in handy!
Great tips Jenna! Hope you’re Mother’s Day was happy! ♥
Thank you Mary 🙂
Wow I love your tips this is terrific site!
Thank you so much!
Great tips Jenna. I do marinate my chicken in buttermilk, it does make it so tender. Have a wonderful weekend……
Thanks Emily, yes buttermilk marinated chicken is one of my favorites!
These are great tips! Most of them are new to me which I love. Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!
XOXO,
Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife
You are so welcome!