Ketchup bottle as batter dispenser

Mark Lund

Portion pancake batter with precision―without the usual mess of transferring batter from the bowl. Squeeze out baby-size or plate-size rounds, or add Mickey Mouse ears to a batch of silver dollars.

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The holidays bring their own set of challenges: too much food, too many parties, too much stress, too little time. Stay on the healthy track with these tips.

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To keep the appetizers flowing at your holiday open house or dinner, prebake hot hors d’oeuvres, then rewarm them when the guests arrive. Get more tips.

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