Food

Add two teaspoons of white vinegar to the simmering water before adding the eggs. This helps keep the whites together but does not affect the flavor.

If you have leftover broth, freeze it in ice cube trays, then transfer the cubes to a baggie and store in the freezer. Use the cubes at a later date to add extra flavor to soups, stews and gravies.

Buy ground beef in bulk when it’s on sale and freeze in half-pound packages in one-quart freezer bags. Roll the meat as flat as possible in the bag, removing all the air, and freeze flat. Then when the packages are frozen, you can stack them. Not only do they take up less space in the freezer, but

It’s easy to make everyone’s favorite side dish! Just mix 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes with 1 egg and 1/4 cup flour. Shape into tot shapes, roll in panko breadcrumbs, and fry in vegetable oil until deep golden brown. For extra deliciousness, add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese to the potato mixture!

To bake tender, flaky biscuits, pie crusts, and scones (or any recipe that calls for cold butter to be cut into the flour), simply freeze a stick of butter and grate it using the largest holes of a box cheese grater.  Then add to the flour mixture.

If you’re bringing frosted cupcakes to a party or cookout, secure them to the bottom of the platter or tray with a dab of frosting so they won’t slide around during transit.