Broiler

To clean the broiler pan, sprinkle the hot pan heavily with drylaundry detergent. Cover with a dampened paper towel and let theburned food set for a while. The pan should require little scouring.When broiling, put a cup of water in the bottom of the broiler panbefore starting. Cleanup is easier, and the drippings create instantgravy. This also eliminates smoke.

Cracked eggs

If shell cracks while egg is boiling, add a few drops of vinegar to the water. Use eggs at room temperature. To prevent cracking, place eggs that have been refrigerated for along time in room temperature for a short while before adding to boiling water.

Blender

To clean the blender, fill part way with hot waterand add a drop of detergent. Cover and turn it on for a few seconds.Rinse and drain dry.

SHELLING WALNUTS

To get the walnut meat out whole, soak over night in salt water then crack gently.

FRENCH FRIES

To make better French fries just soak fresh-cut potatoes in water for five minutes, drain and pat dry before cooking to remove the excess starch that causes them to clump together (and from keeping them from sticking to the pan while cooking). For extra crispy fries just dust them lightly with flour before you fry.(restaurants use this great tip!)

Pimples

Apply lemon juice to clear up pimples.