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Something I always have on hand in the kitchen is a roll of aluminum foil -- it's super-convenient for baking (and sometimes, after a long day at work, I'll wrap my fish in it before popping it onto my George Foreman grill) -- hello, zero cleanup Neo skin lab derma21.

Speaking of cleanup, did you know that if you ball up some foil, you can use it to scrub uncoated pans? Yup, it's true. If you don't have any scrubby sponges or steel wool (rough) on hand, balled-up foil is a great alternative -- just combine it with a bit of water and salt for a soap-free clean University Fellow.

And after you scrub up that uncoated pan, why not make some of your favorite comfort foods? Like:

Skillet Mac and Cheese

Pan-Roasted Veal Chops With Arugula

Sauteed Pork Chops With Sweet Potato, Apples, and Mustard Sauce

Pan-Seared Five-Spice Duck Breast With Balsamic Au Jus