tips


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Oct 09

Tip: Light Coconut Milk

If you’re buying light coconut milk (say, to make Thai chicken tenders), you’re paying 2 to 3 times more than you should–it’s essentially just watered down coconut milk. Save yourself big bucks by making your own. Mix 1 to 2 parts water to 1 part coconut milk, depending on how “light” you want it to be.

And if you have extra coconut milk, it lasts for a couple months in the freezer, so you don’t need to throw it out! When you’re ready to use it, just thaw and stir to combine everything if it separates.


10
Sep 09

Tip: Cutting Hot Peppers? Break out the vodka.

Did you know that ethanol will dissolve capsaicin, the spicy chemical in peppers? Next time you slice a habanero, wash your hands in a small bowl of cheap vodka (or other hard liquor of your choice) for a minute to get rid of the spice, and you won’t have to worry about touching your eyes.