TIME-SAVER TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN

• To make dusting a pan with flour easy and convenient, place some flour in a salt shaker and keep it stored in the freezer.
• When a recipe calls for sifting, it works just as well to put all dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir with a whisk.
• If grandma told you always to proof yeast — dissolve it in liquid to see if it bubbles — forget it. Today's dry yeast is reliable enough to stir directly in with other dry ingredients, including flour.
• To crush nuts quickly and easily without the muss or fuss, place in a self-sealing plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin.
• Add marinated vegetable salads to your next dinner party. They can be prepared in advance and chilled until serving time--an important bonus for the busy cook!

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