For a richer flavor in pancakes and crepes, and to help prevent their sticking to the pan, stir 1-2 tablespoons melted butter or oil into the batter before cooking.

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If you are cooking lots of sausages over the barbecue, thread them onto skewers first to make turning them easier. The sausages will then brown more evenly as they grill.

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To prevent apples from discoloring after they have been peeled, put them, either whole or in slices, in water containing juices of one or two lemons. Plain effervescent vitamin C tablets can also be used instead of lemon juice and will not affect the apples' flavor.

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Bananas are handy to carry, easy to peel and highly nutritious. They are a very good source of potassium, iron and many key vitamins except B12 and D. Look for Lady Finger bananas, which are often the most delicious.

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