Cornflakes

You can substitute crumbled cornflakes for bread crumbs when making meatloaf.

Of course you can make your own bread crumbs simply by putting 1-2 slices of bread into a food processor or blender and processing on high for just a few seconds. You can also add herbs for seasoned crumbs.

Leftover Ham

Leftover ham: Lay ham slices in a baking dish then cover with maple syrup. Refrigerate overnight
then fry the ham in butter the next morning

Crispy Salads

For crisper salads: Place a saucer upside down in the bottom of the salad bowl before filling with salad. Excess moisture will run underneath the saucer and this will help keep the salad crisp and fresh.

Fluffy Rice

Try this the next time you make rice. Add one teaspoon of lemon juice to each quart of water when cooking rice, this will keep rice fluffy.

A Tip for Boiling Milk

When boiling milk, first stir in a pinch of baking soda. This will help keep the milk from curdling.

Ground Pepper vs Whole Peppercorns

Ground pepper has a storage lifespan of about four months. Peppercorns have a storage lifespan of about a year. Therefore, peppercorn will have a better, fresher flavor than ground pepper. Whichever you decide to use make sure they are kept in a cool dark place.

Beets - Are they Good for You?

Beets -


Controls blood pressure


Combats cancer


Strengthens bones


Protects your heart


Aids weight loss

A Book and A Dish

I've added more books, reviews and Author's Favorite Dishes to A Book and A Dish. Go to http://marthaskitchenkorner.blogspot.com and see what the Authors enjoy eating.

When Mixing a Cake Why Add Eggs One at a Time?

Have you ever wondered why some recipes require the eggs be added one at a time? Here is why.
When making a cake the correct mixing procedures really need to be followed. Eggs are added one at a time because if added too quickly they can't be absorbed into the batter properly. Fat and water, by nature, won't mix. So to achieve a uniform mixture follow the procedures given in the recipe.

New Site - A Book and A Dish

As most of you already know, I write cookbooks but I also read and do reviews for Authors. I'm in the process of starting up a new blog that will combine the two.

The site will give you the name and author of the books as I read them plus a review. It will have that author's favorite recipe. I hope you will all check out this site, find a new book to read and a new dish to cook.

As the books are listed, if you have read any of the books please feel free to go to the comment section and add your review.

Please click [ HERE ] to access to my new Blog, "A Book and A Dish".

Applesauce Cake

Another new recipe. A friend sent me a recipe for an Applesauce Bread. I made a few changes and made it into an Applesauce Cake. See how simple this cake is to make by viewing the full recipe on my website http://www.marthaskitchenkorner.com

Yes, I pulled another recipe. This time I've moved Lillian's Oatmeal Cake to the manuscript file.

Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

This dish is so simple and very inexpensive to make but the finished product looks like you've spent a couple of hours in the kitchen preparing. Find the full recipe on my website http://www.marthaskitchenkorner.com

Bamboo Skewers

With Spring just around the corner we are all getting excited about firing up the grills. I don't know about you but I love mixing different meats, veggies, fruits and stringing them on my skewers to get those wonderful flavor blends. I use both metal and bamboo skewers on my grill but sometimes forget that the bamboo needs to be soaked. Here is a tip that helped me solve that problem.

Soak a bundle of skewers in water for 20 minutes, drain, pat dry and then wrap them in plastic wrap. Secure with a rubber band or put them in a bag and keep them in the freezer. You will always have soaked skewers ready for the grill.

Slow Cooked Stew Meat

I've just posted a really easy and delicious dish on Martha's Kitchen Korner

To make this dish I used a slow cooker but it can be made in a crock pot too. Check out the recipe at Martha's Kitchen and see how simple it is for yourself.

Yes, I removed another recipe to the manuscript file. This time it was Taco Pizza - Sorry but you will now have to wait for my next cookbook to get this recipe.

Pasta and Oil

Many people add a little oil to the water before boiling pasta to help reduce sticking. This does seem to help but try adding the oil to the bottom of the pot and swirling it around before adding the water. This not only helps keep the pasta from sticking together but it also helps keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

This method may take a few minutes longer but the results is well worth the time.

6 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
salt and pepper to taste

Put 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler and heat to a boil. Break your eggs into a bowl and beat them until they are smooth and no white shows. Add the milk, salt and pepper. Cook in the top of the double boiler stirring occasionally. This will serve 4.

The results are very fluffy, creamy eggs.

Mini-Egg Rolls with Cream Cheese & Fruit

I tried my hand today at making egg rolls for the 1st time. I believe they turned out pretty good but haven't heard back from my food testers so the results aren't in yet.

I did end up with extra egg roll wraps and didn't know what to do with them. I really didn't think they would freeze very well and as usual I don't like to throw food away. This is what I ended up doing.

I cut each wrapper into 1/4s. In the center of each I added about 1/2 tsp of cream cheese and either a small slice of pineapple or a cherry, rolled them up to create mini egg rolls and fried in small batches for about 1 min on each side. Now these I do know turned out great! They make perfect appetizers or just nice snacks. For the fruit, add just about any kind. Just remember it has to be kept small so it will fit the mini-rolls. Use blueberries, strawberry slices, peach slices, use your imagination.

Beans - How do they help you?

Beans

Prevents constipation

Helps hemorrhoids

Lowers cholesterol

Combats cancer

Stabilizes blood sugar

Popcycles

With Spring just around the corner and Summer following closely behind that, the kids will be out of school and yelling for some cooling treats. But being a good mom you may want to control their sugar consumption. Here's an easy way to make pop cycles that they will love but control the sugar at the same time.

You will need plastic spoons, sugar-free cool aide and small (3 oz.) plastic cups. Make the cool aide according to the instructions on the package, pour into the cups and place in the freezer. When the mixture gets mushy, insert a plastic spoon in the center. Continue to freeze until frozen solid.

A lot of the drink packages now come in individual size so you can mix up several packs using different flavors instead of using the 2 qt. size and give the kids a choice of flavor.