Perfectly breaded chicken cutlets

To prevent coating from falling off in the oil, let chicken cutlets sit on a rack for about 5 minutes before placing them in a pan, to give coating a chance to adhere and ensure it will stay put during frying time.

Cleaning gold jewelry

Rub dulled pieces of gold jewelry a few times with a pencil eraser. This staple is made of clusters of tiny rubber particles that absorb the body oils that cause a dull finish.

Perfect chocolate shavings

To prevent chocolate from crumbling when you are shaving bars to decorate your desserts, try this tip. Give the block a 5-second sweep with a hair dryer to slightly soften it. Then shave the chocolate at a 45-degree angle with a paring knife, and use a skewer or toothpick to lift the pieces to transfer them to your dish.

Simplify your morning routine

If you are that kind of person that is always running late in the AM and, sometimes, forgets a vital step of your personal care before you leave the house, try this organizing tip. Wherever you store your toiletries and any other needed items, keep all together lined up in the order that you use them. You will never miss any step again, and your morning routine will be much easier and faster.

Allergen-free woolens

Wool attracts 10 times more allergens than other fibers because it naturally absorbs moisture from the air. To prevent your woolens (as such sweaters) from making you tired and bleary-eyed, throw them in the dryer on a low setting for 30 minutes once a week to dislodge particles from the fibers and keep them allergen-free.

Reheating pizza

Remove the oven racks and heat to 400F. Place some foil directly on the oven floor, and top with the leftover pizza. Cook for 5 minutes and you will have a crispy pie without burning it.

Soggy pie crust

For a pretty and flaky pie crust, coat it with 1 or 2 tbsp milk. Proteins in milk create a thin protective barrier that keeps the crust tender while it bakes.

Fluffy scrambled eggs

Using a pan that is too big for the number of eggs you want to scramble, can cause them to cook too fast and turn out hard and tough. Try to use these guidelines: a 6" frying pan for 2 eggs; 8" for 6; 10" for 8. The egg mixture should be at least 1/4" thick to give you more cooking control.