There are few things more comforting than a hot, fresh home-cooked meal. Sitting down at the end of the day to devour a slice of lasagna that was made with love can heal any emotional wound. But not everyone feels confident enough in their cooking skills to spend hours making tomato sauce from scratch. And let’s be real, most of us just don’t have the time!
So if you’re looking for tips and tricks that will allow you to spend more time eating delicious meals and less time stressing over the stove, we’ve got you covered. Home cooks have been sharing their most brilliant kitchen and food hacks, so we’ve compiled them all below. Some of this advice may sound unconventional, but it also might make you twice as efficient when whipping up dinner. Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the genius ideas that you can’t wait to try!
#21
You can cook spaghetti faster by using a pan instead of a sauce pan/pot.
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10points
#22
Soak lettuce in water first. Invest in a salad spinner if you can. It makes the lettuce very crunchy. Chop lettuce first then soak it in a salad spinner for as long as possible. Then drain and spin out all the water. Now I can’t eat salad without a salad spinner!
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9points
#23
Squeezing the water out of shredded potatoes by putting them into a cloth, twisting the top to close and squeeze! I used to just drain the potatoes through a colander and press the liquid out that way. This is so much easier.
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8points
#24
Slow cooker, sous vide machine, and how to (safely) use a mandolin (hint: steel mesh glove).
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8points
#25
Make soups with a bouquet garni of fresh herbs instead of adding dry herbs.
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7points
#26
I started buying salad kits and it’s a 1 min way I can construct a salad and make sure i’m eating healthy veggies without having to think much about it. Otherwise I probably won’t be cooking veggies.
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7points
#27
If you’re cooking or baking something pull out all your ingredients line em up make sure you have enough of everything before you even start. Don’t want to have to go to the store mid process to go get a single ingredient and then surprise you forgot about another ingredient you forgot you were out of. This goes for liquids as well make sure you have plenty. Don’t rush take your time.
6points
#28
Using a microplane to grate garlic without removing the skin.
6points
#29
Mayo instead of butter for grilled cheese is an absolute must. The game changer to end all others.
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5points
#30
Hit the top of egg with spoon (gently) before boiling -youll hear a lil crack- it will make peeling them easier. Because with that tap, you break the membrane.
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5points
