Are you bored in the kitchen? Is everything taking too much time? Does cooking just require way too much effort sometimes? You’re not alone. That’s why these kitchen tips were invented. Seventy-five people found an easier way to get things done in the kitchen.
Are you ready to enjoy cooking again?
#1 Have effortless plastic wrap
Are you tired of your plastic wrap sticking to itself and creating an uneven mess? It will stretch more easily if kept in the fridge.
#2 Stop dealing with hard brown sugar
Keep is ready for use by storing it with an orange peel. You’ll never have to worry about a giant rock of brown sugar ruining your day again.
#3 Make eggs that are easy to peel
Skip on traditional hard-boiled eggs that are difficult to peel. Steam your eggs for fifteen minutes instead. They’ll fall right out of the peel.
#4 Make your own powdered sugar
If you don’t have any powdered sugar available, put some regular sugar in your spice or coffee grinder and turn it on. You’ll have powdered sugar in no time at all.
Meatloaf usually takes an hour. Cut that time down to fifteen minutes by cooking it in a muffin tray.
#6 Make butternut squash a breeze
Cutting butternut squash is notoriously hard. Throw it in the microwave for four minutes first to soften it up.
#7 Get the seeds out of a pumpkin quickly
Removing the seeds and “guts” from a pumpkin can take a lot of work. Make the job much simpler by using an ice cream scoop.
#8 Stop crying over onions
Do onions make your eyes tear up? Throw them in the freezer before you chop them up. No more tears!
#9 Or dip them under water
If you don’t have time to freeze your onions, here’s another thing that will work. Hold an onion under some water while you cut it.
For onions, it also helps to have a sharp knife. Cutting it cleanly instead of crushing the onion will produce fewer of the enzymes that cause us to well up.
#11 Onions by candlelight
Onions are a major hassle in the kitchen, so people have tried a lot of ways to take the painful aspect away. It turns out that burning a candle while you chop your onions will draw away those enzymes and keep your eyes from burning.
If you simply despise onions, you can try this trick as well. Just expect to get some strange looks.
#13 Get moist food in the microwave
To avoid food drying out in the microwave, place a cup of water next to it. You won’t regret it!
#14 Put a Lazy Susan in the fridge
Everything will be much easier to access. No more trying to reach to the back to find things.
#15 Remove fruit peels easier
To help fruit peels slide right off, put the fruit in the microwave for twenty seconds first. It will be so much easier to peel.
#16 Make an easy pastry brush
If you don’t have a pastry brush, get out the parchment paper. Fold it over several times, cut slits into it, and then use it as a brush.
#17 Create an “Eat me first” bin
Put the foods more likely to go bad quickly into their own bin in the fridge. It will help to reduce food waste, and finding something to eat might go a little quicker.
#18 Peel garlic more easily
If you are struggling to get the peel off a garlic clove, stick it in the microwave for twenty seconds. That peel will just fall away.
#19 Open jars more easily
Does a jar lid refuse to budge? Don’t hurt your hand. Wrap a rubber band around it and then try again. It will pop right off.
#20 Spend less time squeezing mustard
Put mustard and other condiments upside down in an egg carton. They’ll be ready to squeeze. No shaking is required.
Line your freezer (and fridge) shelves with storage bins. They’ll make cleaning the fridge or freezer a breeze.
#22 Keep cast iron in good shape
To prevent rusting that will take more time to deal with, scrub your cast iron skillets with salt instead of soap. They will stay in perfect condition.
#23 Dry herbs at lightening speed
The next time you need to dry herbs, throw them in the microwave for thirty seconds, flip and repeat until they are done. It should take less than four minutes in total.
#24 Basted egg perfection
Create perfect basted eggs. Just crack an egg into the pan, pour in some water, and wait for it to cook.
#25 Skip out on burning food
If you are sautéing something and the outside is cooking too fast, throw in an ice cube. It will prevent burning.
Cook your grains with tea to give them more flavor. You’ll be amazed.
#27 Make quick muffin liners
If you realize you’re out of muffin liners, make a quick replacement with parchment paper instead. Just cup the paper into squares and press them into the muffin tin.
Do you want your fruit to get ripe more quickly? Place it in a brown paper bag.
Instead of wasting leftover wine, turn it into ice cubes. It will be there the next time you want to make sangrias.
#30 Make scrambled eggs in a minute and a half
Put your eggs, a little milk, and some seasoning in a cup and then throw the mixture into the microwave for a minute and thirty seconds. Breakfast is done!
#31 Stop apples from browning
Are you tired of apple slices that turn brown too quickly? Squeeze some lemon juice over the surface. It’ll taste good and keep them fresh for longer.
#32 Use a Bundt cake pan for corn
Remove the kernels more easily by placing the tip in the center of the pan to keep it secure. The rest will be easy.
#33 Make your own buttermilk
Make your own buttermilk in a few seconds by adding a splash of vinegar or lemon and then stirring.
#34 Easily preserve herbs
Just throw your herbs in an ice cube tray with oil or water. They’ll be ready for the next time you need to use them and already be in convenient portions.
#35 Grate soft cheeses easily
Mozzarella can be a pain to grate. Stick it in the freezer for half an hour first to make the job simpler.
#36 Peel potatoes with ease
Boil your potatoes with the skins on and then drop them into an ice bath. The peels will just come right off.
#37 Use the microwave for corn on the cob
Leave it in the husk and throw it in the microwave for four minutes. It will come out with a grilled flavor and slide right out of the husk. Easy!
Place the top of the cherry on the open mouth of a beer bottle and then use a chopstick to push the cherry pit through and into the bottle. Easy!
#39 Remove eggshell pieces easily
Pieces of eggshell can be a hassle to get out of raw egg. Use the shell as a scoop for easy retrieval.
#40 Get a clean cutting board
To reduce the risk of being exposed to bacteria, scrub your cutting board with lemon and salt. It will smell good too!
#41 Juice lemons with ease
Put your lemons in the microwave for twenty seconds before squeezing them. You will get a lot more juice from them and much more easily.
Easily remove extra fat from stocks and stews. Just skim the top with an ice cube. All the fat will rise to the surface for easy removal.
#43 Stop pots from boiling over
This is one small way to prevent a big mess. Place a wooden spoon across the pot. It won’t boil over.
#44 Cut all your cherry tomatoes at the same time
Place them between two plates and then slide the knife between those plates one time. That’s all!
#45 Clean your microwave with ease
Chop up a lemon and throw it in a bowl of water. Place that in the microwave and leave it on for five minutes. When you take it out, the microwave will smell fresh, and all of the dirt will be incredibly easy to wipe off the inside surface.
#46 Separate yolks easily
Don’t mess around with trying to separate yolks the hard way. Use a plastic soda bottle to suck them away from the whites.
#47 Store tomatoes correctly
If you store tomatoes stem-down, they will rot much more slowly. It helps to stop bacteria from getting in through the stem.
#48 Prevent damage to your sink
To keep stainless steel in good condition, avoid scrubbing it with harsh chemicals. Use vinegar and water instead.
If your wine isn’t cool enough, add some frozen grapes. It’s a perfect treat.
#50 Remove crystals from honey
If your honey has crystallized, don’t worry. Just stick it in a pot of hot water until it has reached smooth perfection again.
#51 Froth milk without a frother
Put milk in a jar, add a lid, and shake it. Then take the lid off and place it in the microwave for thirty seconds. That’s all it takes.
#52 Make coffee without a machine
Boil the usual amount of grounds with water in a pan, let the grounds settle for five minutes, and then ladle the coffee off the top.
#53 Stop ice cream from getting rock hard
Put your ice cream in a bag before putting it in the freezer. It will stay preserved for much longer.
#54 Put pancake mix in a bag
It will make it easier to pour as well as store for later. Life in the kitchen just got easier.
#55 Use bananas to create healthy frozen treats
Freeze bananas ahead of time and then throw them in a blender to make a creamy dessert and base for cold treats. Yum!
#56 Make shells fall away from hard boiled eggs
Are you tired of the time spent peeling eggs? Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the water while they boil. The peels will come off effortlessly.
Use dental floss to cut right through it. The slices will be perfect.
#58 Make perfect poached eggs
To help poached eggs to keep their shape, soak them in vinegar for several minutes before cooking them. They will be perfect.
#59 Keep baked treats fresh
Make sure your baked goods stay moist for longer. Place them in a bag with a few slices of apple.
#60 Fry eggs in an onion ring
Not only will it make cleanup easier, but it will also produce perfect circles and add a little flavor. It’s perfect!
#61 Use a spoon to peel eggs
No one likes a difficult-to-peel egg. Use a spoon to speed up the task.
#62 grill fish on lemon slices
It will prevent the fish from sticking to the grill or breaking up. It will also create the perfect flavor.
#63 Create non-stick measuring spoons
If you don’t want honey or syrup sticking to your spoon, coat it with oil first. Nothing will stick.
#64 Cool drinks down quickly
Throw a wet paper towel around bottles and then put them in the freezer. They will cool down very quickly.
#65 Remove pits from peaches
Remove the pit easily. Just slice the fruit in half and then twist the pit right out.
#66 Make hash browns with a waffle maker
It will create the perfect crispy outside layer. It will also save you a lot of time and flipping.
Oysters can be difficult to open. Throw them in the microwave for fifteen seconds, and they will lose their clench.
#68 Weave together bacon strips
Now you can cook them in the oven. They’ll come out crispy and ready to use.
#69 Create edible chocolate cups
Pour chocolate over a balloon and then let it sit for a few minutes. The only step left is to enjoy.
#70 Make stale bread fresh again
Run water over it and then stick it in the oven for a few minutes. It will be moist and crisp again.
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