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How to Clean Stainless Steel Sinks

The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen shows how to make your stainless steel kitchen sink shine.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Check Freshness of an Egg

Not sure if your eggs are fresh? Here's an "egg-cellent" tip.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

Janet's Notebook

Thanksgiving Leftovers, Anything But Boring!

By now you've completed your Thanksgiving menu. The table is set and there's a timeline in place to get the meal to the table on time. But there's one thing you can count on but hard to plan for -...

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How to Skin Carrots, Potatoes and Apples

Let the Just A Pinch Test Kitchen show how to easily peel carrots, potatoes and apples.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Melt and Soften Butter

Forget to take the butter out to soften? No problem... let the Just A Pinch Test Kitchen show you a quick fix.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Prevent Smudges & Fingerprints on Stainless Steel

There's nothing worse than noticing fingerprints on your stainless steel fridge right before company comes. The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen has an easy tip to prevent smudges!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Keep Knives Sharp Like a Pro

Don't fret over dull knives! This step-by-step guide will show you how to keep 'em sharp like the pros.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Core and Slice an Apple

Apple pie on your menu? Or just want to snack on an apple? Let the Just a Pinch Test Kitchen show you how to easily core and slice an apple. Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

Janet's Notebook

Magnificent Thanksgiving Recipes for a Memorable Meal

This year has gone quickly! Not sure about you, but Thanksgiving really crept up on me. With it being right around the corner, I need to get to planning my menu. Thankfully I've tested some great recipes, so it'll come...

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There’s Nothing Traditional About These Pecan Pie Recipes

At every holiday, there is one staple dish on my dessert table - pecan pie. It's utterly delicious and a treat everyone in my household definitely looks forward to. As I'm beginning to plan my Thanksgiving meal, I'm thinking of...

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Divine Recipes Transform the Simple Sweet Potato

While available year around, I tend to gravitate towards sweet potatoes in the fall. Besides being tasty, they have tons of health benefits. Sweet potatoes contain vitamin C, D and a great source of magnesium and potassium. So versatile, there...

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No Tricks! These Halloween Recipes Are a Real Treat

Who says Halloween is just for kids! My neighborhood has decided to throw an adults Halloween party and I'm so excited. It's been years since I've dressed up in a costume.Everyone's been assigned a responsibility and mine is the food...

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Celebrate Fall’s Best-Loved Flavor With Tasty Pumpkin Recipes

When I think Fall, I think of college football, cozy sweaters, the smell of warm apple pie baking and pumpkin. As far as I'm concerned, the more pumpkin the better! After looking around Just A Pinch, it seems I'm not...

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A Favorite for Fall, Comforting Chili

The temperature might be cooling down outside, but things are heating up in the kitchen. Besides apple picking and our favorite pumpkin latte, the cooler temperature also kicks off chili season! As well as being tasty, chili is very versatile....

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Spotlight Fall’s Favorite Fruit in Delectable Recipes

Apple season is here and this home cook couldn't be happier! Do you remember that old adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" I guess I'll never have to go to the doctor's again based on the number...

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Comforting Classic Southern Recipes

There's nothing better than southern foods. It's just good ol' down-home comfort food. Many times they're recipes handed down through generations which make the food even more special.Go to any luncheon in the south, and you'll find deviled eggs on...

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Create Magical Biscuits With Simple Ingredients

Growing up in the south, biscuits were a staple at my meals. And boy did my mom make amazing biscuits. I would patiently stand by the oven waiting for them to be done. There is nothing better than biting into...

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Make Hectic Nights Easier With Easy Dinner Recipes

Fall activities are heating up! Looking at my calendar for the next two weeks is making my head spin. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat as me... finding time to make dinner.During busy weeks, I love...

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Football Fare Adds to Game Day Excitement

The most glorious time of year is back - football season. While I have a team I cheer for, for me game day is really all about the food! College football is well under way, but the pros are kicking...

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Full Flavors Kick Up for Your Labor Day Cookout

Summer is quickly winding down. I can't believe how fast it's flown. While it will still be warm for a bit, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of cookout season. To celebrate, I'm planning one last summer hurrah with...