New Uses for Old Things
New Uses for Everyday Tools
Nine everyday items that perform surprising functions in the kitchen.
You Need: A Biscuit Cutter
You can use: A 6-ounce tomato-paste can.
Here's one way to look at it: Most biscuit cutters make overly wide biscuits, anyway―more beret than top hat. Use a tomato-paste
can to achieve the proper size. First, scoop out the paste and freeze it in Tupperware or a storage bag. Then remove both
the top and the bottom with a can opener and wash the interior. To prevent sticking, dip the can in flour before each cut.
Next: You Need: A Rolling Pin
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