If you need to ripen up your green pears, simply put them in a brown bag approximately 3 pieces per bag then close it loosely before storing it at room temperature out of contact from direct sunlight.

For an added crisp to your fries immerse the raw potatoes in cold water prior to frying.

For a more accurate pasta quantity you have to know that 2 ounces of uncooked pasta would result in one cup when cooked or approximately good for one serving.

Pouring milk onto fish prior to cooking would eliminate the frozen taste and even retain the fish its fresh flavor.

If you want your crust to appear flaky, add a teaspoon of vinegar to the dough.

If you want your potatoes to absorb the flavor of your dressing, cook the potatoes unpeeled then marinate while still warm. The small red waxy potatoes would not be able to absorb much flavor as they hold their shape firmly when sliced and diced.

The best way to choose meat for your grilling need is either to use 3-ounces of cooked meat or 4-ounces of raw meat. 

Make sure that lemons are at room temperature then it is best to roll them under your palms over the kitchen counter before squeezing.

For a perfectly shaped pancake, use a meat baster to squeeze the pancake mixture in a hot griddle. Works all the time!

To open jars with ease put on some latex dishwashing gloves to let you have a good grip of the jar.