Curry powder and chili powder should always be added in a recipe when you are browning, not into the sauce directly. Browning it will remove the bitter taste.

White pepper is stronger than black pepper. It is ground from ripe pepper. Use about half as much as black.

For crushed garlic, put it between two layers of wax paper and hit it with a hammer – nothing to clean!

Leftover pimientos can be kept if you put them in a small jar and cover with vinegar. Refrigerate.

To make a quick white sauce in the blender, add 1 cup scalded milk and 2 slices fresh white bread to the blender. Blend until smooth. Flavor with 1/2 cup cheese or 1 tbs sherry, if desired.

For delicious sandwiches, cut off bread crusts and spread with mustard and butter. Fill with ham and Swiss cheese or chicken and Swiss cheese; chill the sandwiches. When ready to serve, beat 3 eggs with 1/2 cup cream or evaporated milk and dip sandwiches. Fry in butter. or deep fry.

If you burn a pan, fill it with water, add 2 tbs baking soda and boil. Repeat if necessary.

Ice cube trays will not stick in the freezer if you place wax paper underneath.

To clean copper or brass, make a thin paste of salt and vinegar. Clean article, then rinse and dry.

To remove lacquer from new copper molds before you use them, let them soak for a couple of minutes in boiling water to which 3 tbs of baking soda are added.

For storing wraps, wax paper, plastic bags, etc on your shelf, use a cardboard soft drink carton. A box fits into each pocket. Turn either on its side or store upright.

To inrcease or decrease any recipe, use the new number of servings as the numerator and the number of servings provided by the recipe as the denominator. For example, if a recipe calls for 6 servings and you would like to make 8 servings, it would be figured as follows:
3/4 cup ————- 3/4 x 8/6 (4/3) = 12/12 = 1 cup
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