Do you struggle and get so stressed when it’s time to cook? Use these kitchen hacks that will make your cooking faster, easier, and a lot more fun.
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From preventing pots from boiling over to perfectly slicing brownies, we’ve got all the tricks up our sleeve. Let’s begin with these easy hacks that will change how you cook forever.
Don’t Waste Your Time Flipping
Flipping food is such a chore, especially when you’re roasting fries or veggies. Here’s a hack: preheat your cookie sheet in the oven first.
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This way, your food will cook evenly without flipping. It will save you time and keep your fries crispy on both sides.
Keep Pots From Boiling Over
Ever had water boil over and make a mess? There’s a cool kitchen trick for it. Place a wooden spoon across the top of your pot.
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Wood doesn’t conduct heat well, so the hot water will stay in check.
Cook a Whole Chicken Evenly
Cooking a whole chicken or turkey can be tricky. If you want even cooking, ice the chicken’s breast first.
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Since thigh meat takes longer to cook, this will help the breast meat stay chill, so that everything will cook properly.
Make a Perfect Poached Egg
Poached eggs can be a mess, but not with this simple cooking hack. Crack your egg into a fine-mesh strainer to get rid of the watery bits.
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This way, your poached egg will look and taste perfect. Then, use the strainer to gently lower the egg into the water.
Count Out Your Olive Oil
Out of clean measuring spoons? No problem. Just use your olive oil bottle’s spout. A standard spout pours about one tablespoon of oil every six seconds.
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Count to six for a tablespoon, or two for a teaspoon. This will help for perfect measurements.
Cut Brownies Without the Crumbs
Cutting brownies can be messy, but not with this hack. Grease your baking pan, line it with parchment strips, and grease the parchment too.
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After baking, let the brownies cool, then lift them out using the parchment. Cut them with a serrated knife to get clean edges.
Use Parchment Paper for Muffins
No muffin liners? No problem. You can use parchment paper instead. Cut 5-inch squares, spray the muffin tin, and press the paper in.
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Fold the sides to make it fit and your muffins will look fancy. You won’t even miss the liners you were supposed to use.
DIY Your Cake Flour
Did you know you don’t need to buy cake flour? You can make yours with this quick cooking tip. Measure one cup of all-purpose flour, take out two tablespoons, and replace them with two tablespoons of cornstarch.
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Mix it well, and you’ll have the perfect cake flour without leaving your kitchen.
Flatten Dough Without the Mess
Sticky cookie dough can be frustrating. But instead of adding more flour, try this: First, sandwich your dough between two sheets of wax paper.
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Then, roll it out. Your countertop and rolling pin will.stay clean and there’ll be no mess.
Foam Milk Without a Frother
If you don’t have a frother, it’s no problem. Just pour some milk into a small jar, put on the lid, and shake until the milk doubles in size.
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Then, microwave it for 30 seconds, and you’ll have the perfectly frothed milk.
Be a Pro In No Time
With these easy kitchen hacks, you’ll cook like a pro in no time because these tips are all about working smarter, not harder.
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The best part? You don’t need fancy gadgets or expert skills—just a little creativity. So next time you’re in the kitchen, remember these tricks and turn your everyday cooking into something truly fun and simple.
