One of the great things about the internet is the way everyone can share their tricks and shortcuts that make life that little bit easier. Even those who consider themselves ‘master chefs’ are likely going to be surprised at the tips and tricks below. They’re simply amazing!
1. Don’t throw away hardened honey
You do not have to throw out your honey when it crystallizes and hardens. Put it in hot boiling water till it becomes runny again. Avoid putting the jar in the fridge and keep it away from moisture.
2. Crispy tomatoes coming your way!
Pour a table spoon of flour to your potatoes while cooking. The outside of the vegetable will get hard and crunchy.
3. Extra water for your plants
After you boil potatoes and pasta, let the water cool. Pour the water in your potted plants. Your plants will love the extra nutrients in the water.
4. Beat the pepper heat
If you like eating the hot peppers but cannot take the heat: cut the pepper in half, removing all the seeds. Rub salt on the insides, let the salt soak for five minutes try taking a bite again.
5. Fresh herbs out of season?
No worries, put your herbs in an ice tray and pour oil to freeze. Garlic is not recommended to freeze with oil, unless it will be used within a week.
6. Making grating cheese easier for you
Simply freeze your cheese for about 30 minutes prior to grating it.
7. Slice avocado easier
Slice your avocado with the skin still on it. Not only will it be easier to remove, you wont lose so much of the meaty vegetable scooping it up.
8. Cook your bacon evenly
Cook bacon evenly using a waffle maker.
9. Ripen bananas quickly
Ripen bananas quickly by popping them in the oven for 30 minutes at 300 degrees.
10. Clean your microwave quickly
Clean your microwave quickly & easily with this simple tip. Mix vinegar and water and then microwave the solution for a few minutes. The steam will loosen tough food ready for you to wipe clean.
11. Instant icing
Put marshmallows on your cupcakes five minutes before they’re cooked for a quick and easy icing solution.
12. Use your blender to aerate red wine
If you’ve been pouring your red wine straight into the glass, then you’re missing a trick for ultimate drinking deliciousness. Exposing red wine to the air can open up the bouquet, as well as the flavor. Though this may look a bit odd, it’s the quickest way to ensure your vino is perfect.
13. Golden egg
Simply shake the egg thoroughly before hard boiling to mix the inside for a uniform golden yellow.
14. Fish grilling done right
Cooking fish on a a bed of lemons will help keep the fish from sticking to the grill and tearing apart. This will also add a zesty lemon flavor to your meal, cooking into the meat as you grill.
15. Fun drink toppers
If you want to be the hostess with the mostess, pre-freeze whipped topping using cookie cutters as molds. Then you can use them as drink toppers for hot chocolate and coffee and impress your friends!
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