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Peeling Garlic Quickly: Place unpeeled garlic cloves in a jar, close the lid, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. The skins will loosen, making them easy to remove.
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Preventing Brown Sugar from Hardening: Store brown sugar with a couple of marshmallows in the container. The marshmallows help retain moisture, keeping the sugar soft. Classpop!
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Using a Spoon to Peel Ginger: Instead of a knife, use the edge of a spoon to scrape off ginger skin. This method reduces waste and is safer. tasteofhome.com
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Testing Egg Freshness: Place an egg in a bowl of water; fresh eggs sink, while older eggs float. This simple test helps ensure you’re using fresh ingredients.
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Keeping Ice Cream Soft: Store ice cream containers in a plastic bag in the freezer. This prevents the formation of ice crystals and keeps the ice cream scoopable. tasteofhome.com
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Preventing Pots from Boiling Over: Place a wooden spoon across the top of a boiling pot. The spoon interferes with bubble formation, preventing water from spilling over.
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Using Dental Floss to Cut Soft Foods: Unflavored dental floss can slice through soft foods like cakes and cheeses cleanly, without squishing them.
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Freezing Herbs in Oil: Chop fresh herbs, place them in an ice cube tray, cover with olive oil, and freeze. These cubes can be used later for cooking, providing fresh herb flavors year-round.
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Microwaving Citrus Fruits: Microwave lemons or limes for 15-20 seconds before juicing to yield more juice. Good Food+1Cozymeal+1
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Using a Waffle Iron for Hash Browns: Cook hash browns in a waffle iron for a crispy texture and unique shape, perfect for breakfast sandwiches. Classpop!
These hacks are designed to make cooking and kitchen tasks more efficient and enjoyable.
do you do any of these? or have others that you do often? lmk in the comments!
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