It's not just for lettuce. From perfectly draining pasta to defrosting shrimp. here are six more smart ways to use this kitchen staple.

6 More Ways To Use Your Salad Spinner

6 More Ways To Use Your Salad Spinner (Beyond Making Salad)

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Salad spinners are useful for drying your salad greens, herbs and fruits. But did you know it can also be used in these six handy ways?

<p>The Editorial Team of Chatelaine magazine.</p>

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Kitchen Tips

From the best tools to extract its juices to the right way to store them, learn how to get every last drop of juice from your limes with these handy tips.

6 Ways To Get The Most Juice From Your Limes

Learn how to get every last drop of juice from your citrus with these handy tips.

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lime

Instead of just tossing your fruits and veggies into your fridge, use your crisper drawers to keep your produce fresh. More at Chatelaine.com.

What To Store In Refrigerator Crisper Drawers

Those mysterious crisper drawers have a very real use. Here’s how to make the most of them.

The *Right* Way To Store Produce In Your Refrigerator’s Crisper Drawers

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storage

We explain where the extra investment pays off, and where it doesn't, so you can tailor your grocery shopping—and grocery list—to your own budget.

What Pre-Prepared Produce Is Worth The Money?

Here's what prepared fruits and veggies will really save you time and taste great.

What Pre-Cut Produce Is The Biggest Time Saver And Actually Worth The Price?

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ingredients

This French basic is easily mastered when you have the right method and tools at hand. Learn how to make crepes and more at Chatelaine.com

How To Make Crepes: 10 Things You Need To Master This French Classic

Trade secrets from the Chatelaine Kitchen.

10 Tricks For Getting The Perfect Crepe Every Single Time

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Kitchen Tips

6 More Ways To Use Your Salad Spinner (Beyond Making Salad)

6 Ways To Get The Most Juice From Your Limes

The Right Way To Store Produce In Your Refrigerator’s Crisper Drawers

What Pre-Cut Produce Is The Biggest Time Saver And Actually Worth The Price?

10 Need-To-Know Tips For Making Perfect Crepes