HOW TO MAKE PERFECT TOMATO SLICK WITH KNIEF

Ever have difficulty slicing that just a soft ripe tomato?  Slices come out too thin or too thick?  This is a great tip for achieving the perfect slice.

1.  Core the tomato.  Working from pole to pole, use the tines of a fork to pierce the skin gently along one side of the tomato.

2.  Using the tine marks as guides, cut the tomato into even slices.

HOW TO FLIP CAKES EASILY

When ever you have to turn a hot cake out of a pan, we all have experienced the pan sliding around on the plate or cooling rack because you can't get a grip with pot holders.

Cook's Illustrated came up with a great idea involving a dish cloth.

1.  Place the cake pan on top of a large kitchen towel and top with an inverted plate.
2.  Gather each corner of the towel and hold the ends together on the bottom of the plate.  Gripping the towel tightly in one hand, lift the cake and the plate together.
3.  Place your other hand on te bottom and gently invert the cake pan and plate onto the countertop.  Lift off the pan to release the cake.

HOW TO MAKE TORTILLA FOR TOSTADAS

Baking tortillas to create tostadas uses much less oil than the traditional approach of frying and produces comparable results.  This will save you time and extra calories! Make sure you start out with corn tortillas that have no preservatives.  They should have three simple ingredients:  corn, lime, and salt.  The baked tostadas can then be served with refried beans or shredded meats.

HOW TO SHARPEN KNIEF AT HOME IN HURRY?

Have you ever run across a dull knife and need to sharpen it in a hurry?  In situations like this, the unglazed bottom of a coffee mug might just do the trick!  This tip works especially well on smaller knives.

Applying a moderate amount of pressure, hold the knife at a 20-degree angle and carefully draw the entire length of the blade across the rough surface

HOW TO MAKE WHITE RICE INTO BROWN RICE

White sugar combined with molasses is an excellent substitute for brown sugar.  Pulse the two in a food processor or simply add the proper amount of molasses along with the other wet ingredients.

HOW TO COOK RICE PROPERLY

HOW TO COOK PASTA PROPERLY

You would never think that cooking pasta would be difficult for some people.  It's just boiling water and dropping in the pasta!  There are some people to struggle with under/overdone, sticky, or tasteless pasta.  Here are some tips for making the perfect pasta for your dinner!

HOW TO SAVE BUTTERMILK

CUTTING FOOD IN HALF...EASY METHOD

I found this tip in Cook's Illustrated a while back and have been using this method ever since.  It was a great tip that allows you to NOT slice your hands.

HOW TO MAKE CAKE FLOUR

With just 6 to 8 percent protein, cake flour will give your baked goods a more tender, delicate texture than all-purpose flour.

If you do not have cake flour, it is easy enough to make.  Here's how: