Category: Cooking
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Boil Water Quickly
Covering the pot while bringing water to a boil helps trap heat, allowing the water to boil faster. This is useful for tasks like making pasta, steaming vegetables, or heating soup. Avoid covering the pot if a recipe specifies against it, as this can alter cooking times.
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Add Carrots to Tomato Sauce
Simmering tomato sauce with a carrot adds natural sweetness, balances acidity, enhances flavor, and improves texture. It also boosts nutritional value with vitamins and fiber, and contributes to a richer color, making the sauce more appealing and wholesome.