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How to Quarter a Chicken

Quartering a chicken means breaking a whole chicken down into four parts by removing the legs and splitting the breast. Learn how to easily quarter a chicken!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Carve a Whole Chicken

You've roasted a whole chicken and your kitchen smells amazing. Now it's time to carve and enjoy the chicken. The Just A Pinch Test Kitchen walks you through how to carve a whole chicken.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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Thanksgiving 2.0: What to Do with all those Leftovers

1. Loaded Mashed Potato BitesThanksgiving Ingredients: TurkeyWhip these tasty fundidos up for Sunday football! The creamy meat filling and the crunchy deep fried shell are super yummy and easily ready before kick off! Do you have some delicious Thanksgiving leftover...

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How to Clean and Season Wood Cutting Boards

Having a clean cutting board is imperative when cooking to prevent spreading bacteria. Here's a way to clean your cutting board without soap!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Clean Pots and Pans

Easily clean stuck-on food from your pots and pans!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Chop an Onion Perfectly

Learn how to properly chop an onion.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Mince Garlic

Mincing garlic is easy!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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Perfect Bacon Every Time

Love to prepare crispy bacon on the stove top but hate the splatter all over the stove? Well, we've got a way for you to get crispy bacon without the greasy mess.Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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How to Peel Garlic in 20 Seconds

When a recipe calls for multiple cloves of garlic, it can be annoying to break apart the bulb and peel all those cloves. Would you believe you can peel a lot of garlic in 20 seconds? With this tip, you...

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How to Peel Potatoes

Follow these steps and peeling potatoes will be a breeze!Watch the "pinch tips" video here.

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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.

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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...