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Transcript Woman: Using store bought cake mix? Man: Quick tips? Woman: Add a half stick of softened butter, a half cup of flour, and one teaspoon of baking powder to the listed ingredients, and it will taste like it was made from scratch. Sweet!
Transcript Woman: Crave a healthy confection? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Puree frozen bananas in a food processor or blender until they have the texture of custardy ice cream. Heavenly!
Transcript Woman: Buying fruit? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Sniff it on the bottom end, opposite from the stem. Sweet!
Transcript Woman: Cold pie? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Reheat pizza in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for a crispy crust. Delish!
Transcript Male: Love cabbage but hate its stink? Female: Quick Tips! Male: Cook it in a stainless steel pot until just tender. Aluminum pans increase the sulfur smell and over cooking worsens the problem. Ah!
Transcript Man: Dense frittatas? Woman: Quick Tips! Man: Use a ratio of two eggs to three egg whites for a lighter, fluffier dish. Scrumptious!
Transcript Woman: Want crispy skins? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Wrap the potato in a paper towel before microwaving it to absorb moisture. Yum!
Transcript Woman: Bottle got a broken cork? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Pour the wine through a coffee filter to strain out any bits. Cheers!
Transcript Woman: Scorched rice? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Lay a slice of bread on top of it and put the lid back on. In a few minutes, the burnt smell and taste will be gone. Bon appetit!
Transcript Man: Heating milk? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Rub the rim of the pot with butter, and it won’t boil over. Neat!
Transcript Woman: Making crepes? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Dip the end of a bread roll into oil and wipe the pan with it. It will cover the skillet with just the right amount. C’est magnifique!
Transcript Woman: Sauce making you pucker? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Toss in a large, peeled carrot during cooking. It will sweeten it and remove acidity. Yum!
Transcript Female: Coffee grinder a dirty mess? Male: Quick tips! Female: Grind uncooked white rice in it until the rice comes out clean. Presto!
Transcript Man 1: Want perfectly formed pancakes? Man 2: Quick tips! Man 1: Use a turkey baster to squeeze the batter onto the griddle. Pretty sweet!
Transcript Female: Can’t wait to devour your burger? Male: Quick tips! Female: Speed things up by poking a hole in the center of the raw patty with your thumb. It will not only cook faster but more evenly. Yum!
Transcript Man: Not sure if a dish is microwave safe? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Nuke it for one minute alongside a cup of water. If the plate gets hot but the water doesn’t, the dish isn’t microwavable. Hot stuff!
Transcript Woman: Making asparagus? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Before cooking, bend each stalk until it breaks. It will automatically pop off the tough part. Snap!
Transcript Woman: Tired of busted bagel sandwiches? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Next time store one in a clean plastic CD spindle. Tubular!
Transcript Woman: No colander? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Use a nail to poke holes in an aluminum pie plate for quick drainage. Nice!
Transcript Man 1: Done grilling? Clean the grate with a wire brush while it’s still warm. The grease and food particles more easily. Genius! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Vegetables losing their crunch during grilling? Don’t close the grill lid unless you’re cooking large whole vegetables that benefit from a little steam. Hot! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Male 1: Tired of grime left on your barbecue after grilling? Coat the grill with a thin layer of non-stick cooking spray before your next cook-out. Smooth! Male 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Woman: Cookies gone hard? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Put them in an air tight container with a piece of bread or a damp paper towel wrapped in punctured aluminum foil. Presto!
Transcript Male: Hands smell like onions? Female: Quick Tips! Male: Rub them with distilled vinegar before and after you chop. Then wash your hands with warm water and soap. Joy!
Transcript Man: Got asparagus? Female: Quick tips! Man: To keep it fresh for a few days, cut one half inch from the bottom, place upright in an inch of water, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Mmmm!
Transcript Man: Clumpy salt? Woman: Quick Tips! Man: Pour a few grains of uncooked rice in the shaker and the salt won’t stick together. Problem solved!
Transcript Woman: Bananas black? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Next time slow down ripening by separating them instead of leaving them in a bunch. Fresh!
Transcript Man: Want to win a bet? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Tell someone you can guess how many sections a citrus fruit has without peeling it. Just pull the stem off and count the number of little white lines you see in the circle on the skin where the stem was. Each line represents one …
Transcript Female: How do you say “I love you” with cupcakes? Male: Quick tips! Female: Fill paper liners half-way with batter, stick a marble between the liner and the sweet side of the tin, then finish filling. Sweet!
Transcript Woman: Frosting a cake? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Stand about a foot away and blow warm air on your just iced cake with a hair dryer. It will make the icing look glossy. Wow!
Transcript Female: Cake gone stale? Male: Quick tips! Female: Prevent future dry-outs by brushing the layers with simple syrup or liqueur before you frost them. Fresh!
Transcript Female: Crave melt-in-your-mouth brownies without the fat? Male: Quick tips! Female: Use a store bought mix then substitute the oil, eggs, and water with a can of diet cola. Soda-licious!
Transcript Think your knife’s living in Dullsville? Quick Tips! Hold up a single piece of newspaper and try to slice into the top. If the paper folds over, your blade needs sharpening. Cut!
Transcript Can’t find the knife? Quick Tips! Hold a piece of unwaxed, unflavored dental floss and stretch it tautly as you push it down through cake, cookie dough, hard-boiled eggs, or even cheese. Sharp!
Transcript Sticky bacon got you down? Quick Tips! Roll the package of bacon lengthwise and secure it with a rubber band before refrigerating. When you open it, the slices will separate easily. Too cool!
Transcript Male: Growing old waiting for the ketchup? Female: Quick tips! Male: Tilt the bottle at a 45 degree angle and quickly tap your middle and index finger along the the neck. It forces the ketchup past the blockage. Easy!
Transcript Woman: Is peeling an egg a 20 minute task? Man: Quick tips! Woman: After boiling, rinse the eggs in ice water, put them back in the pot, cover with the lid and shake vigorously for a minute, and the shells will practically fall off. Simple!
Transcript Male: Lettuce as limp as a wet noodle? Female: Quick tips! Male: Put it in a bowl of cold water, squeeze in half a lemon, refrigerate for one hour, and blot dry. Perky!
Transcript Tired of fuzzy corn? Quick Tips! After shucking the corn, remove any remaining silk by running a moistened paper towel over the kernels. Bingo!
Transcript Dull scissors? Quick Tips! Stack seven or eight sheets of aluminum foil and cut through them several times with your scissors. Youch!
