Here are a few hints for you from the same cookbook.

        PEELING GARLIC:

        Peel garlic cloves quickly and easily by placing on a cutting board 
and hitting firmly with the flat side of a large knife.  Do not smash the 
clove.

        BUTTERFLYING SHRIMP:

        You have seen many recipes for shrimp that call for butterflying them. 
Here is how to do this:

        1) Peel and devein shrimp.
        2) With a small sharp knife, slice down the back of shrimp, almost 
completely through.
        3) Spread and flatten to form butterfly shape.

        Very simple when you know how.



        HOW TO MAKE QUICK CROUTONS

        Add a gourmet touch to your salad whil making use of day-old bread.  
Cut 3 slices of bread into 1/2 inch cubes.  In medium skillet, heat 3 T oil 
with 1/4 t garlic powder and cook bread cubes, stirring frequently until bread 
is crisp and golden.  Drain well on paper towels.  

Makes about 1 1/2 C Croutons.



        LEFTOVER PARSLEY

        Don't throw out parsley stems, celery leaves, asparagus and broccoli 
stalks or other vegetable trimmings. Collect them in reclosable storage bags 
and freeze.  Add to soups, stews, and sauces for a boost in flavor and 
nutrients.



        PLAN-AHEAD TIP

        Cook up a storm on weekends and "thaw and heat" weekday dinners.  
Freeze Soups, stocks, meat loaf and baked goods.  Then simply defrost and heat 
for a speedy supper.



        EASY SQUASH COOKERY

        Pierce squash with fork, then cook according to one of the following 
methods:
        1)  Bake whole squash at 350 degrees F., 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until 
fork-tender.

        2)  Blace whole squash in large saucepan or stock pot, add water to 
cover.  Boil 35 to 45 minutes or until fork-tender.

        3)  Cut squash in half, in oblong baking dish, place squash cut side 
down and microwave at HIGH (Full Power), turning dish occasionally, 17 minutes 
or until fork-tender.



        NACHO CHEESE SAUCE

        To make this easy sauce, for relaxing and nibbling in front of the TV, 
simply do the following:

        In 1-quart saucepan, with wire whip or fork, thouroughly blend 1 
Envelope Lipton Nacho Cheese Recipe Soup Mix with 1 1/2 cups milk.  Bring just 
to the boiling point, stirring frequently, then reduce heat and simmer, 
covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.  Serve over hamburgers, steak 
sandwiches, tacos or tortilla chips.

        MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

        Decrease milk to 1 1/4 cups.  In 1 1/2-quart casserole, with wire whip 
or fork, thoroughly blend nacho cheese recipe soup mix with milk.  Heat 
uncovered at HIGH (Full Power) stirring occasionally, 6 minutes.  Serve as 
above.



        HOT OFF THE GRILL

        Cleanup is easier if you coat the grill top with vegetable cooking 
spray before barbecuing.

        If you use a charcoal grill, remember that a fire is ready for cooking 
when the coals are covered with grey ash--about 20 to 30 minutes after 
lighting.

        Toss damp hickory chunks, outer onion layers or garlic halves on hot 
coals for flavorful meats, poultry and fish.  Grated orange and lemon peel 
also add a light touch to fruits and vegetables.

        "Kabob-it" by skewering chunks of fresh melon, pineapple, apples, 
pears or peaches for a toasted fruit salad.  Sprinkle with coconut for grilled
"Ambrosia".