As we research, test, and prepare every recipe for MinuteMeals, we discover lots of methods for better and faster cooking.  We bring these to you as MinuteTips so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing the things you enjoy.

Featured MinuteTip:

• Lemons and Limes: To obtain more of the juice from lemons, limes or oranges, microwave on high for 30 seconds and then let stand for a couple of minutes before cutting and squeezing. Rolling them between your hand and the counter will also help release more juice.

Find More Tips in Seven Steps for Faster Cooking

Send your questions about  better and faster cooking.  We'll share our answers with you each week.  Think of it as having a friend who is an expert on quick cooking techniques, fast and easy recipes and time saving kitchen products.

Here's this week’s question. The full answer to this question is on our Ask the MinuteCook page.  Check there weekly for new questions and answers.

Q. Many recipes only use egg yolks, and thus there is never any mention of what one should do with the egg whites. My question is, can/should egg whites be stored and if so for how long a period of time?

A.   According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture, uncooked egg whites may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for 4 days and frozen (0 degrees F.) for up to 12 months.....continued 

Coming Next Week:

• Gulf Coast and Beyond: Quick Shrimp Three ways

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