Safe Holiday Cooking Tips ($100 Best Buy Giveaway)
December 24, 2009 by Kailani
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This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to commentor #348: Deanna G!
With Christmas just about here and New Year’s right around the corner, you’re probably already cooking up a storm. After all, what’s the holidays without great food? There are certain recipes that make the holidays special. Many are passed down for generations and have become an indispensable part of the tradition. Mine is my famous Chocolate Trifle. What are yours?
Although cooking with the family is a fun holiday tradition, remember to be safe. Little hands are quick and unattended cooking is the number one cause of kitchen fires. Here are some tips to help you stay cooking safe:
- Keep things clean – Keeping a clean work area ensures that accidents don’t happen from clutter. Don’t underestimate how important it is to have room to move around safely. Clean hands and food contact surfaces are also important.
- Watch what’s going on – Keeping an eye on cooking is by far the easiest, least expensive and most effective way to protect your home. It’s easy to get distracted during the busy holidays, so be sure to stay aware of where your children are and what they are doing.
- Unplug appliances – Unplug any kitchen electrics or appliances when not in use. Accidental starts can be extremely dangerous and shocks may ensue if an appliance gets wet.
- Check cords – Look for signs of wear or damage to all cords as this could lead to shock or fire. Remember to remove the plug by reaching up and pulling it out of the socket rather than yanking on the cord.
- Separate foods- When cooking, be sure to avoid cross contamination between raw meat, poultry and seafood. Consider labeling cutting boards for each use and be sure to keep juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
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I always make fudge brownies. Thanks.
Yam casserole is what I am famous for.
lasagna! it’s o juicy.
I make the sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top for my family every year during the holidays, it’s a big hit!
Cookies, cookies and more cookies
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I am famous for my baked beans! Everyone loves them!
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I’m famous for baking my chocolate pumpkin cake.
I’m famous for my stuffed baked potatoes.
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My entire family is famous for our Great-grandma’s special cutout date cookies. A must every Christmas and everyone is required to know how to make them.
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I’m famous for my Rum Balls and Death by Chocolate Cake. Legendary. And not even remotely fattening.
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I’m famous for making everything, but especially my grandmother’s cornbread dressing and chocolate pie.
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I make a mean baked pork chops with stuffing.
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Hot bacon cheese dip!
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I’m not really famous for cooking anything, but I am famous for baking my Christmas cookies. I have a few favorites I try to do every year and they are all eaten within just a few day! Thanks.
My family loves the cookies I make! Chocolate chip is just fine for them! lol
I love making apple pies!
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Well, it is not really cooking, but I am famous for bringing the spinach dip.
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My family likes my potato salad.
I’m famous for my mint brownies! I get lots of requests for them!
My fudge- everyone wants my fudge.
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I make a pretty tasty tamale around Xmas season.
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pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake
Everyone loves my peppermint bark!
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I’m probably most famous for my holiday drinks — homemade eggnog and apple cider are my real specialties. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!