Question: I love to eat breaded meat. How can I prevent breading from sticking to the pan? All the best.
— Tanis
Answer: The key is to use two steep pans and a bowl. Fill the first pan with flour. Put beaten eggs into the bowl. The second pan should be filled with dry bread crumbs, seasoning and a teaspoon of lemon-pepper, salt and Parmesan cheese. The flavour is all on the outside, and you want the taste to last for the entire chew. Put the meat into each bowl. Pat firmly. Flip each piece over and repeat. Put the meat uncovered, in a single layer, in the fridge for an hour or so. The egg seems to evaporate, and you are left with a nice crust before you even cook it. Either pan fry in a mix of a little oil and butter, or olive oil. Baking works well with stuffed chicken, but tends to get a little gooey on the bottom unless you place the meat on a greased wire rack.
Question: How can I remove the stale smell from my terry dishwashing cloths? They are coloured, so I do not want to use a lot of bleach as it will take the colour away, although I know it will remove the sour smell. Is there something I can do that will remove the bad odour but not the colour? Thank you.
— Ann
Answer: Toss them in the dishwasher (away from heating coil) to kill bacteria and leave dish clothes smelling fresh. Or, a less risky solution for keeping the colour is to soak them in vinegar for a few hours and wash as usual.
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