Dread cooking? These 15 kitchen hacks will make cooking faster and easier
By now, you probably know that cooking at home is much healthier than eating out all of the time. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that cooking is always easy or even enjoyable. In fact, an interesting study conducted by the Harvard Business Review indicated that only ten percent of Americans love to cook. Thankfully, we’re here to give you some tips and tricks that can help things go a lot smoother and more quickly.
1) Use the Microwave for Quick Scrambled Eggs
Follow the advice of the folks at the Incredible Egg and crack your eggs into a mug and then put them in the microwave. In a mere 45 seconds, you can be on your way to breakfast!
2) Make Your Guacamole Last Longer
Love guacamole but hate the way it so quickly browns? Next time you make this snack pack it into an airtight container. Add a little water to the top of it, this will help prevent it from browning. When you’re ready to enjoy it just pour off the water!
3) Finally Open that Stubborn Jar
Next time you have a jar lid that just won’t give, wrap a rubber band around it then try to open it again. The rubber band will help to loosen the lid.
4) Slice Soft Cheese Perfectly
Next time you have a block or wheel of soft cheese, such as Brie, use a line of plain dental floss to make perfect cuts.
5) Easily Remove Corn from the Cob
Next time you want to easily remove corn kernels look to your bundt pan! Place the cob upright on the center circle and use a knife to slice down. The bundt pan supports the cob and catches the kernels at the same time.
6) Make Better Sangria
Make an even tastier pitcher by adding ice to the top. The ice will weigh down the fruit so it will better marinate in the wine.
7) Easy-Peel Hardboiled Eggs
After your boiled eggs are done put them in a container with a lid and give them a good shake. The shells will crack and fall away with less hassle than peeling them.
8) Makeshift Bamboo Steamer
Are you in the mood for dumplings or steamed vegetables but don’t own a steamer? Craft an easy one with a pie tin!
9) Quickly Peel Garlic Cloves
Remove the garlic cloves from the bulb and place them on a cutting board. Whack each clove with the blade of a knife and watch the skins fall away!
10) Quick-Cook Bacon
Want bacon but don’t want to wait? Maybe you don’t appreciate the mess it makes? Try using a waffle press or panini maker next time for a simple solution.
11) Easy Guacamole
If you have a lot to make then consider using a potato masher to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
12) Making Cut Fruit Last Longer
Store your cut fruit in a container with a mixture of one part honey and two parts water. This will help slow down the oxidation process.
13) Easy-Pour Pancakes
Love pancakes for breakfast but don’t love the mess? Put your batter into a squeeze bottle for easy pouring.
14) Keep Tomatoes Fresh
Store your tomatoes with the stem ends down to prevent moisture from seeping into the fruit.
15) Super Easy Omelets
The next time you want to enjoy this delicious breakfast, try making it in a sandwich press or panini maker!
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