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Meatloaf that’s easier to clean up

Dear Heloise: I have a pretty good hint: When you make meatloaf, the cleanup is a pain in the you-know-where. I spray the pan with any kind of cooking spray, then line it with foil. When you take the meatloaf out of the pan, there is very little cleanup. — Linda W., Bakersfield, Calif.

‘Lettuce’ explain

Dear Heloise: I buy iceberg lettuce wrapped in plastic. I remove the plastic and give it a cold-water rinse. Then I tip it over on the root side in the drainer for 10 minutes. I wrap it in paper towels three times, then run it under cold water quickly (do not soak). I put it in a zippered plastic freezer bag, then in the vegetable drawer. It will last for two weeks. I’ve done this for 25 years. — Justine in The Villages, Fla.

TV dinners

Dear Heloise: To save money, I decided to make my own TV dinners. I bought some heavy plastic plates at a discount store, and I put the leftover portions on the plates, then place them in freezer-safe bags and put them in the freezer. When I decide to eat one, I pull it out and put it in the microwave. This way, I don’t waste food, and it tastes as good as the day I made it. — Charlotte W., Falls Church, Va.

A chilly hint

Dear Heloise: When I realized I had six ice cube trays, I knew they must have uses besides just making ice cubes. So, when I have leftover soup, I put it in these ice cube trays so I can pop the cubes out and microwave them for a quick lunch or dinner. My sister likes to freeze leftover coffee to make iced coffee, or to cool down coffee that’s too hot. — Claire T., Colby, Kan.

(Heloise is a columnist for King Features Syndicate. Send money-or time-saving hint to P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.)

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