Everyday Cooks Reveal Their Time-Saving Secrets

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orner Everyday Cooks Reveal Their Time-Saving Secrets (NAPSA)—When more than 4,000 people from New Jersey to California submitted some of their favorite ways to save time in the kitchen, the result was a variety of time-savers that cooks everywhere can share. Here are six of the 10 Grand Prizewimning tips fromthe Stouffer’s Oven Sensations “Sensational Time-Saving Tips” contest. * Pancake Squares?—Instead of standing at the griddle, cocking pancake after pancake, spread the batter onto a greased jellyroll pan and bake for 15 roinutes. Cut the pancakes mto 4-inch squares and serve, No Hassle Garlie—Garlic skins ship right off after microwaving the cloves for LZ seconds. * Slice and Dice-—Use your buiter-pat slicer instead of a knife to cut mushrooms quickly, safely and easily. * Deth Your Pot Run Over?—If you spray oil around the too of a pot before adding the water, it will be less likely to boil over. * A Meaty Muffin—Meatloaf baked in muffin tins saves time andlooks as cute as can be. KITCHEN SECRETS—The secrets of speedy cooks are finally revealed. With them, you can save time in the kiichen and spice up your meals in no time. * Holy Hamburgers—Hamburger patties cook much quicker if you make a hole in the centerof the patty. As the hamburger cooks, the hole disappears. Visit www. OvenSensations.com to view a complete list of the Grand Prizewinning tips and the 49 runners-up tips, as well as information about Stouffer’s Oven Sensations.