Mad Genius Tips

Let's say that like many people in the world, you lovebarbecue, and want to make some for yourself. Except,alsolike many people in the world, you live in a city, or are amidst the cold and dreary winter, or you just don't have access to an outdoor grill.

On March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss Geisel was born, though you likely know him better as children's book champion Dr. Seuss. That would make today his 114^thbirthday! And what better way to celebrate than with your ownDIY versionof green eggs and ham?

Got too manyknivesfor your knife block? Or just no knife block at all?Food & WineCulinary Director Justin Chapple has theMad Genius Tipthat'll get you safely storing all your blades away, using just two easy-to-find items.

You'll need a tall, sturdy, container, and a bag of plain whiterice. Yes, that's it!

"For my money," says special co-hostAndrew Zimmernon the latestMad Genius Tips,there is absolutely nothing more delicious than crispy chicken skin in a taco." You've already madethe perfect duck fat tortillato go with it, so now it's time to make that pivotal, crispy filling.

If you've been saving up bacon fat for a special occasion, thisMad Genius TipwithAndrew Zimmerncould be your big moment. TheBizarre Foodshost joinsFood & Wineculinary director Justin Chapple toteach viewersa new use for that liquid (or solid, depending on the state of things) gold you might not have considered before: Bacon fat tortillas.

If you love cake likeFood & Wineculinary director Justin Chapple does, you don't want any of it going to waste. So whether you have a few slices left over from thatSuper Bowlparty, orare planning a Valentine's Day dessert to remember, the latestMad Genius Tipis for you. Say goodbye to those triangles!

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