[SoccerMama]

Let's start a thread where we can share some unconventional uses for the things we just stockpiled at the triples event.

I need some suggestions on how everyone uses
1. Cut Rite Wax paper
2. Texas Croutons-does anyone use these for anything else besides putting on a salad?


Thanks!

[therbel]

Originally Posted by SoccerMama

Let's start a thread where we can share some unconventional uses for the things we just stockpiled at the triples event.

I need some suggestions on how everyone uses
1. Cut Rite Wax paper
2. Texas Croutons-does anyone use these for anything else besides putting on a salad?


Thanks!

I use crutons on top of french onion soup and also smash them up with some melted butter and use as a topping for mac n' cheese.

[GrannyGodley]

Wax paper is what my mother used to wrap sandwiches in (no foil or plastic wrap in those days). Also, you can use it to roll out pastry dough on. I think it is much more biodegradable than plastic.

[Honor]

I like to put them in a zuchini dish. I cut up yellow squash, zuchini & onions. Saute in a pan with olive oil & garlic. Then I add a can of italian diced tomatoes & once it is hot, I stir in a package of croutons. Season it with whatever italian spices you like & top with parmesan cheese.

I LOVE this. It's kind of the same concept as stewed tomatoes, which lots of people use croutons in.

[abigirl]

Originally Posted by SoccerMama

I need some suggestions on how everyone uses
1. Cut Rite Wax paper

You can use the Wax paper for craft projects.
- shave crayons and place between the waxy sides of the paper then iron to melt everything together. Then after they are cool cut into shapes.
- in the fall collect leaves then preserve them by ironing them between two pieces of wax paper, let cool and cut them out.


And using the croutons as a topping for mac and cheese or any casserole sounds yummy.

[1jgirl]

When I find good deals on meat, I like to split it into portions before I freeze it. I like to wrap it in the wax paper before the foil so I don't have to pick the foil off to defrost later. Sometimes, I'll also make hamburger patties and separate with wax paper before foiling and freezing.
I've also done the ironed leaves like abigirl. My son loves it! We hang our "laminated" leaves in the windows and sometimes instead of cutting them out, we leave them in a big rectangle and use them as autumn place mats...or whatever season you are decorating with...

[SoccerMama]

Great ideas....keep em coming.

[SoccerMama]

Any new ways to use tic tacs? (I'll be super impressed if someone has an answer)

*Maybe to decorate a cupcake.

[sweetiris70]

You can use the flavored Uncle Bens Long Grain rice as a torture device.

I drove home with 30 of them in the car and almost died from the smell.

Seriously. Lock someone in a room with them for a while and they'd do anything for you to get out.

[hplymarried]

Originally Posted by sweetiris70

You can use the flavored Uncle Bens Long Grain rice as a torture device.

I drove home with 30 of them in the car and almost died from the smell.

Seriously. Lock someone in a room with them for a while and they'd do anything for you to get out.

ROFLOL!!!!!!!!! HA! That's so funny!

OK, OP you could crush the croutons up and use them in your flour as breader for fried chicken (southern coming out in me) or oven baked chicken.

Kelly

[Honor]

Originally Posted by 1jgirl

I've also done the ironed leaves like abigirl. My son loves it! We hang our "laminated" leaves in the windows and sometimes instead of cutting them out, we leave them in a big rectangle and use them as autumn place mats...or whatever season you are decorating with...

I love that idea. I can't wait to try it with my kids. Wonder if it will work with all of the flowers that they keep picking "for me" out of my flower beds!

[jibbers]

I want to know what I can do with all of my Windex, Scrubbing Bubbles & Shout!! Besides clean my house with it.

[simba123]

I grate cheese or carrots, etc. on wax paper when I'm cooking. It is easier than grating into a bowl. Also for sifting flour. Put it under cooling racks when making cookies. Easy clean up!

[Faith]

Uses for waxed paper~From Reader's Digest

Fail-safe cake decorating
You made a special birthday cake, and now comes the moment of truth: Can you pipe out the lettering in frosting on the first try? Not many of us can, so try this trick to make it easier. Cut a piece of wax paper the same size as your cake, using the cake pan as a guide. Then pipe the name and the message onto the paper and freeze it. After just half an hour it should be easy to handle. Loosen the frosting and slide it off onto the cake using a spatula. Everyone will think you're a cake-decorating professional!

Funnel spices into jars
Filling narrow-mouthed spice jars can make a big mess on your kitchen counter. Roll a piece of wax paper into a funnel shape and pour spices into your jars without spilling a single mustard seed. In a pinch, you can even funnel liquids by using a couple of layers of wax paper offset so the seams in the layers don't line up.

Speed kitchen cleanup
Wax paper can help keep all kinds of kitchen surfaces clean.

* Line vegetable and meat bins with a layer of wax paper. When it needs replacement, just wad it up and throw it in the trash or, if it's not stained with meat juices, the compost pile.

* If your kitchen cabinets don't extend to the ceiling, a layer of wax paper on top will catch dust and grease particles. Every month or two, just fold it up, discard it, and put a fresh layer down.

* If you're worried about meat juices getting into the pores of your cutting board, cover it with three layers of wax paper before slicing raw meat and throw the paper out immediately. It beats scrubbing the cutting board with bleach!

Tame the waffle-eating waffle iron
Having trouble extricating waffles from your waffle iron? Nonstick surfaces don't last forever. You can't fix the problem permanently, but if you just want to get it to work today, put a layer of wax paper in between the plates of your waffle iron for a few minutes while it heats up. The wax will be transferred to the plates, temporarily helping waffles pop out again.

Uncork bottles with ease
If you keep a bottle of cooking wine in your kitchen, you probably uncork it and recork it many times before using it up. Instead of struggling with the cork each time, wrap some wax paper around the cork before reinserting it. It'll be easier to remove the next time, and the paper helps keep little bits of cork from getting into the wine.

Keep cast iron rust-free
Cast iron devotees agree that this superior cooking material is well worth a little extra effort to keep it in tip-top shape. To prevent rust from forming on cast iron between uses, rub a sheet of wax paper over your skillet or Dutch oven after washing, while it's still warm. Then place the sheet between the pot and the lid to store.

Keep candles from staining table linens
Candles in colors that coordinate with your dining room linens make a lovely finishing touch to table settings -- and it's helpful to store them all together -- but if you store the candles with table linens, the candle color can rub off on the linens. To avoid this, wrap colorful candles in plain wax paper before storage. Avoid paper with holiday patterns, which can also stain linens.

Store delicate fabrics
Treasured lace doilies and other linens handed down in your family can decay quickly if not stored with care. A sheet of wax paper between each fabric piece will help block extraneous light and prevent transfer of dyes without trapping moisture.

Stop water spotting
Company's coming, and you want every room of the house to look its best. To keep bathroom fixtures temporarily spotless, rub them with a sheet of wax paper after cleaning them. The wax that transfers will deflect water droplets like magic -- at least until the next cleaning.

Give your car antenna a smooth ride
If you have a newer vehicle, your car antenna probably retracts each time you turn off the ignition, carrying grime with it that can eventually bring your antenna (and your reception) to a grinding halt. Every now and then, rub the antenna with a piece of wax paper to coat the shaft and help it repel dirt.

Make a snow slide go faster
Everyone knows, the more slippery the slide, the more fun it is! Keep tots swooshing on their tushes by balling up a large piece of wax paper and rubbing it all over the slide surface.

Protect surfaces from glue
Woodworkers know that there's enough glue in a wood joint if some squeezes out when they clamp the joint. They also know that excess glue will be a real pain to remove if it drips on the workbench or, worse, bonds the clamping blocks to the project. To prevent this, cover the bench with strips of wax paper and put pieces of wax paper between the clamping blocks and the project. The glue won't adhere to, or soak through, the wax.

Make educational place mats
One way to make learning fun is with personalized place mats featuring math facts or other lessons your child is trying to memorize. Take several flash cards and sandwich them between layers of wax paper cut to place-mat size. Sandwich that between two layers of paper towels and press it all with a warm iron to "laminate" the flash cards in place. Remove the paper towels before use.

[1jgirl]

LOL! That is hysterical...and good to know since i've been known to hit up a couple of stores in one morning, getting dry stuff first and letting it sit in the summer heat....

[1jgirl]

Don't they use Windex in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? I think it "cures" all....zits, warts, etc....It's a JOKE!

[shoppingfever]

Originally Posted by 1jgirl

Don't they use Windex in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? I think it "cures" all....zits, warts, etc....It's a JOKE!

LOL>..Yes, it cures all according to the dad in the movie! LOL