- Allow meat to stand at room temperature 1 hour before cooking: It will cook more quickly, brown more evenly, and stick less when pan-fried.

- To help keep meats moist during a long grill or barbecue, add a pan of water close to the fire, but away from the meat.

- To coat chicken evenly, you can place the seasonings or crumbs in a plastic bag, and then add a few pieces at a time and shake them well.

- For golden-brown fried chicken, roll in powdered milk instead of flour before frying.

- To prevent bacon from curling, dip the strips in cold water before cooking.