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Q: Can you caramelize onions and freeze them?

Cheryl Rorick Sullivan (@momofours) via Instagram A: Yes—and that’s a smart idea! Caramelize a big batch (see recipe below), then freeze in ice cube trays or a plastic wrap–lined muffin tin until solid; transfer to a resealable plastic bag and freeze up to three months. Thaw in the microwave, stirring occasionally, then use on sausages, burgers, pizza or pasta. Q: How do I get the smell of garlic off my hands after cooking?

Anna Bannister (@onthedf) via Instagram A: Our test kitchen team faces this problem daily! Try rubbing your hands against a stainless-steel surface while you wash them—a spoon or the faucet does the job. The sulfuric molecules from the garlic (along with the smell) will transfer from your hands to the stainless steel. You can also rub lemon slices or squeezed lemon halves on your hands before washing—a trick that also cleans the odor off a garlicky cutting board.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced large onions; toss to coat. Cook, stirring and scraping the pan often, until the onions are soft and browned, 30 to 45 minutes (add a little water if the pan gets too dry). Season with salt and pepper. Add a splash of white wine or vinegar, if desired.

Q: How do you keep fruit pies from becoming too juicy?

Elaine Ibach, Florence, NJ A: Most fruit pie recipes call for a thickening agent, such as flour, cornstarch or tapioca. For the thickener to fully activate, the

Q: Is there a way to save a barbecue sauce

that’s too sweet? Janice Phelps, Evansville, IN A: You just need to offset the sweetness: Add vinegar or lemon juice for tartness; some ancho chile powder, smoked paprika or finely chopped chipotle in adobo for smokiness; or coffee, grated dark chocolate or some IPA for bitterness. Just note that if you’re adding a liquid ingredient, you might need to cook the sauce a little to thicken it.