Manually scooping out seeds from your vegetables can take a lot of your time. If you’re not an extremely patient person, it can be quite frustrating. Instead of stressing yourself out, use an ice cream scooper for this. It makes it a lot easier and faster.

Cleaning your cast iron pan with dish soap may isn’t really a great idea. It’s actually damaging. To clean your pans, consider using salt when scrubbing its surface.

Microwaves can cause food to dry out. Fortunately, there’s a hack you can follow to make sure you don’t end up with dehydrated food. The trick? Place a cup of water next to your food in the microwave when you cook it.

Bacteria can build up if you don’t properly clean your wooden cutting boards. To prevent such build-up, cut a lemon in half and dip the cut side with coarse salt. Use it to scrub your cutting board clean, then rinse.

Place a cherry on top of an empty beer bottle. Use a chopstick to squeeze the pit out of the cherry. The pit will fall into the bottle.

Plastic wrap is super annoying when it sticks to itself or rips. Keep your plastic wrap in the refrigerator. This will make the wrap stretch evenly and properly.

Need to make cupcakes but don’t have a muffin tin or cupcakes cups? Don’t worry. If you have parchment paper around, you can still make your muffins.

Save time by making your fruit easier to peel. Put your fruit in the microwave for 20 seconds. The peel should slide right off this way.

Don’t let your herbs dry out or go bad. You can preserve them by placing them in an ice tray with olive oil or water. Freeze them and take out when you’re ready to cook with them.

Having boiling water spill over your pot can make quite a mess. But there is a way to prevent this from happening. Just place a wooden spoon across the top of your pot.

If you have leftover wine that you know you won’t be drinking within a few days, you can still salvage it. Pour the wine out into an ice cube tray. Use the cubes in a cooking recipe, wine spritzer, or pitcher of sangria.

Make your grains tastier with tea. Cook your quinoa, millet, brown rice, or bulgur with teat infused water. Lapsang souchong, Earl Grey, and chai work well for this.

Meatloaf can take more than an hour to cook. You can speed it up by placing the meat into individual portions of a muffin tin. Bake your meatloaf at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.

Don’t burn what you’re sautéing. If you find that your food is getting too brown too quickly, toss in an ice cube to cool the pan down. Since the water quickly evaporates, your food won’t burn.

Do you have a recipe that calls for powdered sugar? You can make your own. Just pulverize granulated sugar in a spice grinder to make your own.

Need a pastry brush or don’t have one? No problem! Fold a piece of parchment paper at least four times. Use a scissor to cut some fringe into the paper. Use the fringe side as a brush.

Hard boiled eggs are pretty easy to make, but they are a pain in the butt to peel. Try putting up to a dozen eggs in a steamer basket suspended over boiling water for 15 to 16 minutes. The eggshell will slip right off this way.

Here’s how to make the perfect basted egg. Break your egg in a pan and pour in some water. Put it on the heater and watch your eggs come out perfectly.

Brown sugar can clump up and harden if you don’t store it properly. Once it hardens it’s useless. Place an orange peel or apple slice inside the bag and put the bag in an airtight container to prevent this.

Stainless steel can get dull with a lot of use. You can permanently dull those surfaces if you’re not using the right cleaning products. Mix vinegar and water together and spray the solution on your surfaces and wipe it down.

Refrigerate your lemon first. Then, microwave it for about 15 to 20 seconds. Roll the fruit before cutting lengthwise. Use tongs to get the most juice out of your lemons.

The easiest way to pit store fruits is to cut them into two equal halves. Twist the halves in opposite directions. Use your thumb or a butter knife to pop out the pit.

Not all boxes come with easy pour spouts. Prevent yourself from making a mess when pouring out pancake mix by creating your own spout. Just cut off the corner of the box with a serrated knife.

There’s a much better way to peel potatoes instead of using a peeler. Start by boiling your potato. Toss your potatoes into an ice bath after you boil them and watch the skin fall right off.

Get rid of excess fat from stocks, stews, and sauces by skimming an ice cube along the top of the surface of your liquid with a spoon. This will cause the fat to rise and solidify. Then scoop it out with a spoon or a piece of toast.

Don’t stick your fingers in your eggs to get rid of eggshells. Use another piece of eggshell to get rid of the rouge piece. The eggshell will act as a magnet to scoop the other pieces.

Squeeze some lemon juice on your cut fruit to prevent it from browning. You can also mix one part honey with two parts of water. This method will slow down the oxidation process.

Don’t want to wait for that peach or banana to ripen on its own? Put your fruit in a paper bag and toss it. The concentrated ethylene gas will help it to ripen faster.

If you want your tomatoes to last longer, place them stem down when you store them. The air and moisture won’t be able to enter the stem scar this way. Storing them at room temperature also makes them last longer.

Need to prepare a butternut squash to cook. Place your squash in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. This will make it a lot easier to peel, seed, and cube.

Boil coffee in a pot of water using the same coffee to water ratio as you’d put in a coffee maker. Remove the coffee from the heat and let the grounds settle for four or five minutes. Ladle the coffee off of the top of the pot into a mug.

Fill a jar with a little milk (no more than halfway). Close your jar and shake it well. Microwave your milk for about 30 seconds. It should come out frothy.

Honey can become crystallized and hard to use after a while. You can reverse the crystallization by place it in a bowl of hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. It will be as good as new.

Measuring out molasses or honey can make a mess. Spray it with some cooking oil before you measure. The oil will make it slide off so that your measuring spoon is easy to clean.

Here’s the secret to safely cutting cherry tomatoes. Place your cherry tomatoes in between two plates. The bottom plate should be upsidedown. Run a knife in between the two plates.

Instead of forcing the jar, wrap a rubber band around its lip first. It will give you a better grip on your jar. If you need more help, use a dishtowel over the rubberband top.

Chopping onions can turn you into a weepy mess. To avoid this, just freeze your onion before chopping. Just make sure you cook the onions right after you freeze and chop them or else they’ll get soggy when they thaw. You can also hold a slice of bread in your mouth to prevent the tear-inducing gases from reaching your eye.

Make grating semisoft cheeses like mozzarella easy. Just put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes. It will be much easier to grate this way.

Put the pointy end of your corn in the center hole of the pan. This will stead the cob. Then use a knife to slice downward. The pan will collect the kernels.

Keeping your tomatoes stem down helps prevent moisture from exiting and air from entering the part where it used to be attached to the vine.

Don’t throw away your cookies just because they’re already hard. Instead, put them in a jar together with a slice of white bread. This hack should keep your cookies soft.

Struggling to get that perfect circle when cooking your eggs? Use an onion ring when cooking and you’ll have perfectly shaped eggs every time.

Cut your tomatoes as usual. Then, cut your ham into thin slices. Wrap your tomatoes with your ham before putting on your sandwich.

Make a “carpet” for your fish with your lemons. By adding that layer, you won’t have to worry about your fish sticking to your grill. Plus you’ll get a nice lemon flavor, too.

Most of the time, plastic wraps stick to everything and that makes them hard to deal with. To solve this issue, consider storing your plastic wrap in your fridge. It’ll be more tame and easy to use.

Fold a piece of parchment paper into an accordion. Fill each space with a slice of bacon. This hack should help you prepare your breakfast quicker.

Spread your food on the outer edge of your plate, creating a circle. Remember to only place the food on the outer edge and leave the center empty. This should help you heat your food evenly in the microwave.

If you happen to have extra stuffing, don’t throw it right away. Instead, dehydrate it and grind it using your food processor. You’ll be able to use it for your burgers or as a meatloaf additive.

Instead of using a dozen bowls for your Taco day, use muffin tins instead. It’s easier to clean and it has enough space for your ingredients.