The Hidden Kitchen Hazard: Why Hanging a Tea Towel on Your Oven Door Can Be Risky (and Safer Ways to Organize Your Kitchen)

Install a Dedicated Hook

Place a hook on the side of a cabinet, pantry, or refrigerator away from the stove.

Use a Towel Bar

Many kitchens have cabinet-mounted towel bars that keep towels organized while reducing clutter around cooking appliances.

Keep Oven Mitts Separate

Reserve oven mitts and pot holders exclusively for handling hot cookware. Avoid using damp kitchen towels as substitutes, since moisture transfers heat quickly and can cause steam burns.

Easy 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cocktail Meatballs

If you’d rather avoid using the oven altogether, this classic slow cooker appetizer is simple, delicious, and perfect for parties.

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
• 1 (12-ounce) jar grape jelly
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce

Instructions

1. Place the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
2. Stir together the grape jelly and chili sauce until smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
4. Cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours, stirring once or twice if convenient.
5. Serve warm.

The slow cooker keeps the meatballs hot for serving while freeing up your oven for other dishes.