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DEAR SARA: When we have tacos for supper, we always have plenty of leftover taco meat. What kind of meals could I make with the leftover meat? Thanks! — Carrie, Kentucky
DEAR CARRIE: You can make less meat or make most any dish that has ground beef, such as taco-salad, soup, casseroles, chili, nachos, lettuce wrap, spaghetti or lasagna, pizza, empanadas, omelet or serve over French fries or baked …

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DEAR SARA: Is it safe to put warm chicken in the fridge? — Linda S., e-mail
DEAR LINDA: Often, you’ll hear advice to let food cool on the counter before placing it in the refrigerator. This can be helpful so your refrigerator doesn’t work harder to keep its temperature. However, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should chill foods as quickly as possible to keep them out …

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DEAR SARA: How do you get a Crystal Light stain off a kitchen counter? I am going to blame my kitty cat for this. It’s that red color, and I have been cleaning it today, and it is a little lighter but still there. — Palooka, forums
DEAR PALOOKA: I use melamine foam, such as Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser. Assuming you don’t have granite countertops, you can use bleach …

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DEAR SARA: How do you stretch steaks? We bought half a cow. It’s a ton of meat, but I am hoping that I can make it. I know how to make ground beef go further, but am at a loss on what to do with the steaks to make them last for more than one or two meals. — Rachael, Texas
DEAR RACHAEL: Stretching meat is fine within the …