• Marinate meat and poultry for at least 30 minutes at room temperature; if marinating longer, refrigerate, turning meat occasionally. Let the meat come to room temperature before grilling. Seafood should be marinated for only 15 to 30 minutes; any longer, and the acid in the marinade will begin to "cook" the fish.
• Try adding Maggi Bouillon to the water your recipe calls for. It can add a whole new flavor. Just add 1 cube or 1 teaspoon bouillon to every 1 cup of water.

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• Bake cookies on shiny, heavy aluminum baking sheets. These sheets with no sides are designed for easily sliding cookies onto a cooling rack. Dark sheets may absorb heat, causing cookies to brown too much on the bottom; nonstick baking sheets work well if not too dark. Insulated baking sheets require a slightly longer baking time.
• Let cookies cool completely before storing. Store different types of cookies in separate containers so they'll keep their original flavor and texture

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