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Scoochmaroo Challenge: Kitchen Skills

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This Week's Challenge - Kitchen Skills:
Winners Announced
Next Week's Challenge: One Pot Recipes

First Place

Homemade Ravioli Press(es)
by spike3579

Runners Up
(in alphabetical order by username)

Prepare and use fresh herbs by iamaqtpoo	Kitchen Skills: Bartending Basics by imadami	Deseed Pomegranates in Seconds by jdc2450	How to Prepare Prickly Pear by Mongpoovian	Basic Knife Skills by mr_jase
How to Pit a Cherry & Keep the Stem. by mygibzone	A better way to peel ginger by Sharenrecipes	Easy Perfect Omelettes by shesparticular	Rescuing Cast Iron by theabion	How to have chopped garlic ready by weekofmenus

(see the official rules here)

Deadline:
All entries must be published and posted in the comments below posted by Midnight February 19th PST.

Judging:
All entries will be exclusively judged by Scoochmaroo and Penolopy Bulnick based on successful completion, originality, and overall execution of the Instructable. Winners will be announced on or around February 21st.

Simple cookie icing for the not so skilled baker by sailormoon22491

How to separate an egg white for beginners. by jrusso2

How to Sharpen Your Straight Edge Kitchen Knives by craftknowitall

How to Chop Hard-boiled Eggs-- Faster! by bajablue

Chop tomatoes like a ninja by ChapDad

Organize your Kitchen Cabinets by blossom9283

How to Peel a Kiwi using a Spoon by mygibzone

Kitchen Skills: The Simple Steak by vptony

How to never shuck corn again by VACH.

How to separate egg yolks from egg whites by VACH.

If you're Going to Chop Why Peel? The E-Z Way to Peel a H… by MaryT8M

No Mess Way To EASILY and ACCURATELY Measure Solid Shorte… by MaryT8M

How to Pop Popcorn on the Stovetop by Sporkette

How to Roast a Pork Roast by Sporkette

How To Cut An Onion Without Crying by sunshiine

How to Pit a Cherry & Keep the Stem. by mygibzone

How To Juice A Lemon by sunshiine

Kitchen Skills: Bartending Basics by imadami

No-Sweat Roasted Chile Peppers by bajablue

What Is The Best Type Of Cutting Board? by sunshiine

how to shred lettuce the fancy way by the_cactus_caper

Peel Garlic with Ease by jordanschm

Basic Cutting Techniques by VACH.

How to cook perfect pasta by VACH.

How to prepare nearly every food for tasty dishes! by GummiBear

How To Measure Spaghetti Servings by sunshiine

An easy way to cook fluffy rice by Catsunami

make a sauce by the_cactus_caper

Super Saver Pineapple Shaver by scuttlebrains

DIY Ceramic Pedestals in a Jiffy! by bajablue

Food Processor Shredded Block Cheese by Amyscrazycrafts

How to have chopped garlic ready by weekofmenus

How to have fresh lemon slices year-round by taransa

Creative uses for an egg slicer by VACH.

How to Use a Mandoline by VACH.

Easy Perfect Omelettes by shesparticular

Removing Eggshell Bits from Eggs by shesparticular

Fabulous, Crispy Half-Baked French Fries by bajablue

Make a Healthy Yummy Salad by blossom9283

How to clean small jars by taransa

How to change the texture of tofu by weekofmenus

How to make your gravy smooth and more nutritious by GameVortexGeck0

How to Make Pickled Onions by weekofmenus

Bread Machine Crispy Baked Potatoes by wazzamagoo1

A simple trick to cutting dough by jlloyd4

multiple tomato slicer by jdc2450

Deseed Pomegranates in Seconds by jdc2450

Spreading Sandwich technique by alisonb

Basic Kitchen Skills - The Stinking Rose (aka garlic) by barefootbohemian

Basic Knife Skills by mr_jase

Homemade Ravioli Press(es) by spike3579

Care for your Knives by barefootbohemian

1 Ingredient Noodles in by yota

*No Fear* JalapeÃ�Â±o Chopping Prep! by barefootbohemian

Rescuing Cast Iron by theabion

How To Easily Roast Garlic by jlloyd4

Prepare and use fresh herbs by iamaqtpoo

Amazing Microwave Potato Bag! by sunshiine

How To Clean A Porcelain Sink by sunshiine

Easy No-Mess Chocolate Chunks From Chocolate Bars by Amyscrazycrafts

How to make Clam Chowder(for two) by Clarion

How to make Pastry Cream by Clarion

Pate a Choux by Clarion

How To Remove Grease Splatter And Gunk by sunshiine

How to Prepare Prickly Pear by Mongpoovian

The Secret to Slicing Safely by bgkamaainasc

A better way to peel ginger by Sharenrecipes

safety in the kitchen (cutting board) by the_cactus_caper

Kitchen Skills: Blue Cheese Dressing by vptony

HOW TO: Make a rolled chicken parcel! (Using things you C… by spidersong

Brush up on your Italian Skills: Tricolori Shrimp Ravioli by FlatLinerMEDIC

How to dispatch a tear jerking root vegetable into a legi… by nachobobs

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Feb 25, 2012. 5:42 PM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

The masses have spoken. Next Week's Challenge: One Pot Recipes!

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Feb 24, 2012. 8:10 PM

sunshiine says:

52 weeks of weekly challenges! Selection from the living and Food sections subtitles chosen weekly by scoochmaroo at random! Kitchen, sewing, relationships, and so on. The thing about doing it this way would add new content for all categories. Not sure how it would work as far as the judging process though. Hope this gives you some ideas. Also maybe sharing a talent, tool, process of making something. We all need great tips on what works the best. Healthy snacks. Perhaps using colors, shapes, or textures.

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Feb 25, 2012. 5:38 PM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

I like this idea!

Feb 22, 2012. 11:03 PM

canucksgirl says:

How about a challenge for "One-Dish Dinners"? They could be anything as long as ONLY ONE pot, pan, or dish is used to make it.

I'm personally sick of dishes already... :|

Feb 24, 2012. 1:58 PM

sherrycayheyhey says:

AW! That IS a great idea!

Feb 23, 2012. 2:18 PMvptony says:

thats a really good idea i like it

Feb 23, 2012. 12:31 PM

bajablue says:

One crockpot? I'm so there! ;-)

Feb 23, 2012. 9:11 AM

mygibzone says:

This would be great for me because I don't really have any good 1 dish meals in my collection, and also really get sick of dishes. I myself wouldn't have anything to really enter but I'd love to see what others have! Great Idea!

Feb 23, 2012. 2:56 PM

canucksgirl says:

Thanks everyone. I hope Scoochmaroo uses this sometime. I have a few ideas myself, and would really like to see what others have to share.

mygibzone, I'm sure there's something you've made in the past that only required one pot, pan or dish. Even using a deepfryer to cook a meal is technically "one-dish", so just give it some thought, that is, if Scoochmaroo decides to make this a challenge. ;)

Feb 23, 2012. 11:33 AM

bajablue says:

Scooch or... Is next week's challenge going to be announced here? (I hope)

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Feb 24, 2012. 10:40 AM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

Yes!

Feb 24, 2012. 10:05 AM

bajablue says:

This should read "Scooch or Penelopy". ;-)

Feb 23, 2012. 6:56 AM

kcli says:

Congrats to all the winners!

While trying to "be nice" can someone explain how working with power tools and molten lava is a kitchen skill? I think the 1st place winner has a great instructible but several other runner-ups had VERY useful, practical, creative skills for the kitchen that i can easily apply (in the kitchen).

Feb 23, 2012. 9:04 AM

mygibzone says:

I think that it demonstrates how to be resourceful and inventive as a kitchen skill. It's how many of these other skills come about. Something doesn't work well for you (The store bought press) and you figure out away to do it better or improve on it. (He made his own) He just happen to use his other skills (wood working, and metaling) to aid him in the kitchen. I think it's great to see entrants from a variety of skill sets, and backgrounds! :) I hope this provides another perspective on it for you.

Feb 23, 2012. 11:31 AM

bajablue says:

I like the way you think, gib! ;-)

Feb 23, 2012. 9:06 AM

mygibzone says:

Congrats Everyone! I thought ALL of the entries were very useful. I'm supper excited for my apron! Hooray for Instructables!

Feb 23, 2012. 4:47 AM

alisonb says:

Congrats to the winners :)

Feb 23, 2012. 4:46 AM

spike3579 says:

Woah!! Thank You! Thank You!
Especially to Bajablue or I wouldn't have entered.

Feb 22, 2012. 11:20 AMvptony says:

I think Gardening should be the next challenge, its about that time of year where we start to get the itch for planting again.

The suspense waiting for the winners of this contest is killing me!!!!!

Feb 22, 2012. 11:29 AM

bajablue says:

Gardening would be great for me because I live in zone 9.

I'm not sure how enthusiastic the folks in zones 1-6 would feel about it, though. ;-)

Feb 22, 2012. 1:27 PMvptony says:

Im zone 5 but im ready and there are alot of things todo with gardening just to get ready to garden. and i am ready!!!!!

Feb 22, 2012. 1:50 PM

bajablue says:

What are you growing... icicles? (Just funnin' with ya ;-)

I've been outside playing in my beach garden all afternoon. It's 69 degrees outside.

Feb 22, 2012. 5:14 PMvptony says:

no actually here in ohio we havent had much snow this year :( im not growing anything at the moment but i am planing my garden. i do vegetables every year, planing on doing a raised bed system this year.

icicle garden... good idea maybe next year

Feb 22, 2012. 8:09 PM

bajablue says:

Vegetables... yum! I'm a huge fan of homegrown green beans... and asparagus.;-)

Feb 22, 2012. 2:43 PM

bajablue says:

Did I mention it was a Cactus Bone Garden? ;-)

Feb 22, 2012. 2:48 PMGummiBear says:

cool, im growing strawberries in a mason jar planter near a window in my room. They only need 6-7 hrs of sunlight and good watering each day, so it works out perfectly!

Feb 22, 2012. 8:04 PM

bajablue says:

Sounds delicious!

Do strawberries self-pollinate or do you help them along?

Feb 20, 2012. 6:36 PM

bajablue says:

Wow... 71 fantastic entries! Good Luck to everyone!!!

Will there be another challenge next week, Scooch???

Feb 22, 2012. 3:31 PM

Penolopy Bulnick says:

Next week there will be. President's day has thrown us off.

Feb 22, 2012. 8:02 PM

bajablue says:

Presidents' Day? lol... I am so out of the loop. 8-/

Thanks, Pen!

Feb 21, 2012. 5:07 PM

blossom9283 says:

I suggest pipe cleaners (I have a ton left over from a project last year)

Feb 22, 2012. 3:30 PM

Penolopy Bulnick says:

Oooh, that's an interesting one!

Feb 22, 2012. 3:32 PM

blossom9283 says:

Feb 21, 2012. 12:46 PM

mygibzone says:

With Easter coming up maybe an egg-stravaganza around that time.. Anything egg related. Decor, recipes, how to decorate or fill an Easter egg etc.

Feb 22, 2012. 11:33 AM

alisonb says:

Easter challenge sounds good, sounds like it could involve chocolate :)

Feb 22, 2012. 7:12 AM

bajablue says:

Since you've already done Fire, how about Earth or Wind? Or break it down further to Soil, Wind or Water. They all have broad interpretations.

A Vegetarian Challenge might also be fun.

Feb 22, 2012. 11:32 AM

alisonb says:

Yeah veggie challenge sounds good :)

Feb 22, 2012. 4:15 AMGummiBear says:

When are the winners gonna be announced?

Feb 22, 2012. 11:07 AM

bajablue says:

lol... soon? ;-)

With so many great entries, this can't be easy for Scooch and Penelopy.

Feb 22, 2012. 8:36 AM

bajablue says:

Beans? Eyez got a lot of beans to create something with. ;-)

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