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137 Responses
I love fresh bread and making it by hand but the bread maker has been such a time saver. I get homemade bread with less hassle
My best cooking tool is my Ninja blender. My best cooking tip is that while my oven in pre-heating, I pre-heat the pan I will be using along with the oven. My dishes seem to cook better than when I just place a cold pan in the oven.
I love my apple corer. It is not the kind that also slices. Which is precisely what I love about it! I like that it keeps my apple intact! It even works for taking a bit of the center portion of a cupcake out to fill with filling.
I you use canned milk in mashed potatoes it makes them creamier and taste so much better.
I’m going to try that… thanks for sharing it.
I make Amish cinnamon rolls that are the best, moist and delicious. The trick is using instant vanilla pudding which keeps it moist
Have all your ingredients out and prepared before you start. It makes it much easier, nothing ever gets left out.
My best cooking tip is keep it simple. Especially when entertaining.
My best tool is my kitchenaid mixer. I use it almost every day.
My best tool is my new set of Farberware pots and pans
My best cooking tip is: Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. It saves a lot of time!
my favorite cooking tool is the paring knife
My best tip is to soak pasta in water in a sealed bag for a couple hours or overnight – if you do that, you can cook it in about a minute when you add it to boiling water or a hot pan!
My best cooking tip is to lay everything out before you start and make a plan as to what you will make and in what order. It makes for a more efficient cooking experience and you don’t have to worry about forgetting any ingredients or even worse, being mid-recipe when you need 3 eggs and find out you only have 1 left..
plan ahead!
My best tip? Let my husband do the cooking and I do the clean up! 🙂
my best cook tip is clean as you go, makes it easier at the end instead of facing a counter full of stuff to put away, throw away or a sink full of dishes to wash.
I don’t have a great tip…I am still a dofus on the kitchen, but try.
I love my circulon saute pan~
when all else fails, read the directions!
best tool would be my crockpot, i love it
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I always tell my girls that you can always add more but you cant take it out.
My best tool is my Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I have attachments for it and can do so many things with it.
my favorite tool for cooking is my pampered chef hamburer press
My best tip is to keep a well stocked pantry .I love to have plenty of herbs and spices on hand.
Have a variety of knives for preparing meals, and keep them sharp.
My tip is to check on your food in the oven because you may burn it. It has happened to me several times.
I could not work in the kitchen without my good paring knife!
Don;t leave food unattended. Plan ingredients ahead of time.
A Vitamix blender is the best assistant!
My best cooking tool is my slowcooker.
Have everything ready before you start cooking.
err. well im not too good at cooking..so i guess make sure to set the timer so you don’t forget about the food and burn it.
i use my mircowave everyday
there is NO better kitchen tool than a KitchenAid Mixer. Nothing. I have a lot of attachments for it- the meat grinder/sausage stuffer, the slicer, the pasta roller. I plan on the ice cream making bowl now. You can do it all with this baby.
My best cooking tool is my crockpot
My favorite cooking tool is our crockpot!.It makes my like so much easier!
My favorite kitchen tool is the Spoonula.
when rolling out pastry doughs, I use my silpat–the pastry doesn’t tear when transferring.
My best cookint tool is my slow cooker!
My best tip is don’t be afraid to experiment. I never follow a recipe exactly. The trick is remembering what you did when a dish turns out to be a keeper.
My best cooking tip is to clean as you go
Never assume that the cooking time on the package is correct. ALWAYS keep on eye on it. It prevents from undercooking or overcooking.
i only got 1 tip, don’t burn it haha
My best cooking tool is a crockpot.
My best cooking tool is my microplane!
I make carrot cake with pineapple which makes the cake extra moist.
a good spatula
always season the water (for pasta) when cooking and only season the water for the best taste
Use applesauce in place of butter or oil in dessert recipes, you can use less sugar and the dessert will stay moist longer.
My tip is make your basic recipe and then start smelling your spices. You’ll know what will taste good in it!
My kitchen aid mixer is by far my best tool 🙂
The food processor
My secret weapon in my kitchen is my blender. I’ve always got fresh fruits and veggies on hand, so my favorite snack or quick-meals always consists of throwing a bunch of healthy stuff in my blender and mixing it up. This is also the quickest way for me to eat all my produce that is about to expire. I’d hate to let any go to waste! And drinking it is much more convenient than trying to sit and eat all that fresh produce by hand! Plus, the kids are getting healthy greens in without even knowing it. I love sneaking spinach and kale into sweet, fruity shakes.
My best tool is my crockpot! Couldn’t live without it!
My best tip is to use olive oil or olive oil spray instead of other oils. It’s just better for your body!
I’m always asked to bring pie to gatherings, partly because my crust is usually pretty good. My tip: Don’t overmix it! Make sure the pieces of butter are still visible–larger than pea-sized–when you roll it out.
I like cooking things that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients.
Thank you.
Clean as you go. That is the easiest way to keep the mess under control.
My best cooking tool is my food processor.
my best tip is always cook for two more people, that way you always have left overs you can freeze. you always have a good quick meal at hand and after a week or so you can microwave them daily and take a week off from cooking.
Clean up as you cook – makes it clean-up so much easier after dinner. Also, using spices is essential to bring out the best flavor in foods – especially meat and veggies.
I leave the fat on the steaks/meat while they cook as it holds in the juices and they’re a lot more tender… You cut the fat off after you grill them or you leave it on and eat it.
My best cooking tool is my Kitchenaid mixer I use it for everything
My best kitchen tool I am torn by my kitchenaid mixer and my ninja blender they are both awesome
I have a pink kitchenaid mixer. best 400 i ever spent.
My best tool is a very sharp knife! I have a soduku knife that I use everyday for cutting veggies and anything else I need for cooking.
Santoku knife! Not soduku!
My best tool is simple – my knife set
my best tool is my panini maker.
My best tip is to clean as you go. This leaves less mess at the end and makes clean up a snap
Put a mug with a little water in the microwave when reheating pizza to prevent the crust from getting too chewy
Put a little butter in what your boiling and it will not boil over.
the best tool is the crockpot
My best tool is my dishwasher. Cooking would not be nearly as fun if I had to scrub everything clean by hand!
using non-stick pans
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love my crock pot!!!
Tip. Do that mise en place trick that chefs use…..I get all the ingredients and tools/gadgets that I will need out on the counter before I start cooking.
My favorite is the Zojizushi rice cooker
I used heavy cream in my mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs.
I like makin a good cheese cake with strawberrys
use a good mixer
My best tip would be to prepare all the ingredients first to be sure you have everything
My best tip is to find a recipe and then make it my own.
prepare ahead as much as you can when having company! thanks
I like my roaster oven
my nose is my best tool. i can tell when things are ready!
My best tool is my dishwasher, it cleans everything up when the cooking is done. Thanks
My best tool is my waffle Iron. I love making my kids waffles with fresh fruit.
I like to keep things simple and boil water in microwave.
My best tools are my kitchen knives.
My best trick is to just let my husband do the cooking.
LOL I love this!
My one secret I happen to use alot is when cooking ground beef or any meat you want chopped/ground well, just use a potatoe masher. Works amazing.
My tip: I make a ton of pumpkin rolls for the holidays and they’re so pretty until someone slices them with a knife. So instead, I use a piece of dental floss wrapped around…just cross the thread ends and pull. Neat, clean slices every time!
The best trick for me personally would be to stay out of the kitchen, but heck, I’m starting to like it. I like my blender
My only cooking tip is that to use Olive oil in place of vegetable oil.
I freeze bread before I make a sandwich with it. Then it cuts perfectly.
My best tip is to cook with love!!
My best cooking tip is to get all the ingredients out, measured and ready to go before you start cooking/baking.
My best tip is make your husband cook.
Common sense and trial and error. I find that if I let meat and chicken defrost in the naturally, the favor is better.
My best tip is when using the oven, make sure to line the pan with foil or a silipad (depending on what you’re cooking) for fast and easy clean up.
Best cooking tool: Ninja cooking system
best cooking tool is my crock pot.
I love my kitchen aid mixer. It is the best and most used tool I have!
My best cooking tip is to follow instructions. I’m a recipe girl. Also use the microwave. Using the microwave saves me on my cooking time.
Double recipes and freeze leftovers for an easy dinner another night.
My best tool by far is my Kitchen aid mixer. I’ve had it almost 30 years and it’s still going strong.
My best cooking trick is the microwave!!
be prepaired
Before starting, read the directions twice.
Have a weekly planner and get everything for it the week before, so you’re not scrambling around looking for a replacement for something you don’t have for a meal or a ingredient.
You can add a can of pureed black beans to replace eggs and oil in a brownie mix to reduce calories and add fiber.
Best cooking tip is to not forget what is on the stove or in the oven so you don’t burn down the house.
My best tip is to plan ahead. Nothing is worse than starting a recipe and realizing your missing ingredients.
My best cooking tool is my bread machine – whole grain bread and I can freeze the dough and bake small loaves as needed. In the summer, I also use the bread maker to bake casseroles and other things, keeps the house cool.
My best cooking tip is my crockpot, I just start something in the morning and when I get home at night dinner is ready.
To be honest I dont cook because my husband does.lol The only thing i really use from the kitchen is the microwave though.lol Thanks for the giveaway!
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My best cooking advice would be to always follow the recipe if you’re not a great cook. haha. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
My best tool is my wok.
To use pam to spray on the bottom of cookie sheets, pans or whatever your using to bake it helps to avoid a sticky mess
I love our Magic Bullet! IT makes great smoothies and shakes:)
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i get all the ingredients measured and sitting out before i begin- otherwise i get stressed out LOL
i always make sure I lay my ingredients out before I start (because it is very stinky to find out you are out of something mid way through. Thank you
clean up as you go
I love my crockpot
My best cooking tip is stay relaxed if/when mistakes happen because you can always fix it.
My best tool is my mom’s frying pan. It is the most awesome pan, cooks to perfection.
i always multi-task. instead of using cutting boards, knives, pots, pans, etc and throwing them in the sink till later, I wash them as I’m cooking.
I have a kitchen aid Waffle maker, it makes the best waffles ever.
I love a Pressure Cooker. You can’t go wrong. Tender meat and veggies every time.
freeze most everything … it last longer
My nonstick frying pan is my best tool.
I like to clean-up as I go, so there is not a huge job of washing pots and dishes after I finish!
Easy, I step aside and let the professionals do it.
My tip: get everything out that you’ll need for a recipe before you start.
Thanks for the contest.