QuickTips Index

Homemade Seasoning Salt
Homemade seasoning salt adds that extra "something" to recipes.

How to Cut Meat Against the Grain
How to cut meat against the grain or across the grain. Cutting flank steak, skirt steak, brisket, London broil, etc. against the grain so it is tender.

Atkins Carbohydrate Ladder
The order Atkins recommends carbohydrate food be added to the diet.

The Best Low-Carb Snack
I answer a reader's request for a suggestion for a good portable low-carb snack.

Fresh Ginger - Tips for Storing and Use
Easy tips for storing and using fresh ginger root.

Which Oil Should I Use in Cooking?
When to use what cooking oil.

My Quest for the Perfect Spoonula (Spoon spatula)
I love spoonulas, but I'm still searching for one with all the features I desire.

Laura's Deglazing Tips
Seize the moment! Deglaze! What is deglazing, how to deglaze, and what to use.

What is Five Spice Powder?
The ingredients in Chinese Five Spice Powder, and ways to use it.

Using "Better Than Bouillion" in Recipes
Using the product "Better Than Bouillion" in cooking.