Tag Archives: food hacks

In-N-Out is giving away free salad dressing!

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

If you’re lucky enough to be located near an In-N-Out burger place, ask when you pick up your order if you can have a few packets of their burger sauce. They keep them under the counter. Instead of responding “why … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel was another hotel room hack. I had a fat green squash, a bulb of fennel and some dried herbes de provence. What would happen if I combined them? The fennel adds sweetness and the h … Continue reading →

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Let’s make a tea-smoked chicken!

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve long wanted to make a tea-smoked duck at home, though decided early on it would be smart to start with tea-smoked chicken because of the cost factor. I am tempted by the birds hanging in the window when I … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Jello Cookies

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

I had orange jello cookies on Halloween in the dining hall at Skidmore College and was inspired to research the recipe. Jello cookies are basically sugar cookies with Jell-O powder added in for color and flavor. Settled on this from … Continue reading →

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