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To toast small amounts of pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and nuts a hot skillet is best. Once the skillet is hot pour in the seeds…

When frying foods try choosing a cooking oil that has a low smoking point.  Vegetable oils and peanuts oils have a lower smoking point. The…

Before lighting your bar-b-ques always be certain that your bar-b-que is a safe distance from your house, porch railings, deck furniture or anything that can…

Drippings from meats and many b-b-qing sauces creates flames when they land on the grill or hot coals.  Always keep a spritzer bottle filled with…

To avoid burning your finger always wear oven mitts when handling any hot dishes in the kitchen.  Remember that not only do dishes get hot…

Occasionally accidents happen for many reasons- even in the kitchen.  If you burn food in your pot or pan you can try to rescue them. …

Cutting boards are a kitchen essential.  Cutting and chopping on the counter-top is dangerous, unsanitary and will leave unsightly cuts and scratches on the counter-top….