Cuisine at home

TIPS FROM OUR READERS

HERE’S THE SCOOP

When making muffins or cupcakes I use an ice cream scoop to fill the cups, but the batter is sticky and doesn’t always come out. I’ve found that wetting the scoop in water between dips makes a world of difference. No more trouble with sticky batter.

JUDITH DROBNICK EVELETH, MN

HANDY TIMESAVERS

MAYO MADNESS

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