Simplify Your Cooking With These Ingenious Food Hacks
2014.04.17
Are you one of those folks who prefers to eat out simply because cooking seems like too much work? the best way to skip all the messiness and painstaking details is to follow these amazing food hacks below:
Place stirring spoons in the hole on the handle
![c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg)
Don't let onions make you cry
![bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg)
For evenly heated food, make a hole in the middle before nuking it inside the microwave
![391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg 391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg)
When microwaving pizza, pop it in with a glass of water to prevent it from being too chewy
![0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg 0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg)
Stick a piece of bread in a box of freshly baked cookies. This helps to absorb any moisture and keeps them fresh longer.
![48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg 48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg)
Panini makers are perfect for making omelets
![e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg)
Wet fingers makes it easier to remove egg shells
![2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg 2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg)
The easiest way to determine if an avocado is ready to be eaten
![eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg)
Always slice loaves from bottom-up to prevent squished bread slices
![eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg)
The fastest way to remove cherry pits
![a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg)
Grilling salmon on lemons prevents it from sticking and adds delicious flavor
![caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg)
Avoid over freezing ice cream by sealing it in a Ziploc bag before sticking it in the freezer.
![9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg 9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg)
When storing leafy veggies, blow into the bag before sealing tightly. The CO2 prevents it from becoming too soggy.
![2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg 2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg)
This simple DIY will help free up space on tiny kitchen counters
![hackit.jpg hackit.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/hackit.jpg)
When slicing cherry tomatoes or grapes, hold them together using to plastic lids
![ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg)
Sprinkle decorations using cookie cutters as molds
![966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg 966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg)
The best way to squeeze every single drop of juice out of citrus fruits![fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg)
Remove strawberry stems faster by using straws
![b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg)
For cookie recipes, you can always substitute eggs with bananas
![b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg)
For perfectly grilled hash browns, use a waffle iron
![104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg 104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg)
No more spending money buying special knives to cut cake and cheese perfectly
![0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg 0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg)
Use this method for perfectly toasted sandwiches
![fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg)
Place stirring spoons in the hole on the handle
![c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/c98d3406_a6de_4822_a6fb_280245abb4fb.jpg)
Don't let onions make you cry
![bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/bc16e047_01a0_4409_9acd_64674342b14d.jpg)
For evenly heated food, make a hole in the middle before nuking it inside the microwave
![391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg 391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/391bee37_3520_4376_bade_2d3f7cd7556c.jpg)
When microwaving pizza, pop it in with a glass of water to prevent it from being too chewy
![0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg 0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/0a6074b3_5d98_4cd8_a9e0_ed77954325ce.jpg)
Stick a piece of bread in a box of freshly baked cookies. This helps to absorb any moisture and keeps them fresh longer.
![48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg 48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/48946514_26e1_4e15_b823_6e12efd5ef88.jpg)
Panini makers are perfect for making omelets
![e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/e08c63bc_0996_4779_80fc_c35bfcf6fdd1.jpg)
Wet fingers makes it easier to remove egg shells
![2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg 2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/2c1a405e_dea5_45d5_adb6_187c137064a2.jpg)
The easiest way to determine if an avocado is ready to be eaten
![eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/eb8fda1d_bc73_4aec_a6ce_ede8381bc2a2.jpg)
Always slice loaves from bottom-up to prevent squished bread slices
![eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/eb59c0cc_26df_4199_afe4_6ede447631f5.jpg)
The fastest way to remove cherry pits
![a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/a33f3892_2259_462d_88f7_119789a8c457.jpg)
Grilling salmon on lemons prevents it from sticking and adds delicious flavor
![caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/caf01678_3052_4ce7_be69_b16eaea932e8.jpg)
Avoid over freezing ice cream by sealing it in a Ziploc bag before sticking it in the freezer.
![9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg 9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/9bb98345_7d23_4179_b582_28db46a3fd11.jpg)
When storing leafy veggies, blow into the bag before sealing tightly. The CO2 prevents it from becoming too soggy.
![2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg 2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/2fd28338_d61f_4853_9d09_b02a6e144551.jpg)
This simple DIY will help free up space on tiny kitchen counters
![hackit.jpg hackit.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/hackit.jpg)
When slicing cherry tomatoes or grapes, hold them together using to plastic lids
![ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/ca6b607c_68e0_41a7_b24b_47dd201adc42.jpg)
Sprinkle decorations using cookie cutters as molds
![966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg 966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/966366e1_b7d3_4af0_9722_e87dbfd9fdc1.jpg)
The best way to squeeze every single drop of juice out of citrus fruits
![fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/fcb5cace_3f6b_4a2e_b935_98d74d9df9c9.jpg)
Remove strawberry stems faster by using straws
![b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/b7d859c0_ce3c_4f51_b409_7a495952af40.jpg)
For cookie recipes, you can always substitute eggs with bananas
![b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/b4029d37_c796_4e08_9d3f_a2ef6333125d.jpg)
For perfectly grilled hash browns, use a waffle iron
![104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg 104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/104d7451_22fd_4ca7_9c43_e482ad2a2ceb.jpg)
No more spending money buying special knives to cut cake and cheese perfectly
![0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg 0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/0823761a_72ad_4bea_979b_020f5783315a.jpg)
Use this method for perfectly toasted sandwiches
![fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/415/565/013/fba9753b_986e_4cb2_aa84_6993b18f61c9.jpg)
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