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Do you ever feel like the day doesn’t have enough hours to get everything done? The pace of modern life forces us to be constantly on the move, to manage work, the household, and still have time to cook. Yet you can save a lot of time with simple kitchen tricks you may not know yet. Let’s go through them!
1. Freeze leftover sauce
If you made more sauce than you need, don’t pour it away! Pour it into ice cube trays and freeze. The next time you cook, you’ll have a quick and tasty base ready.
2. Cleaning the cutting board with lemon
A cutting board can be full of bacteria, but you can easily clean it with a lemon. Cut a lemon in half, use one half to rub the board, sprinkle with salt and let it sit for a while. Then rub it with the other half of the lemon and the board will be like new.
3. Using a Nutella jar
Is there still a little left at the bottom of a Nutella or jam jar? Add ice cream directly into the jar and scoop out all the remaining bits. You’ll have a sweet treat and will empty the jar to the last scrap.
4. Cutting a cake with dental floss
If you want to cut the cake into perfect slices, use dental floss or a strong thread. This trick guarantees clean and even cuts.
5. Preventing drips from the cutting board
Place a paper towel under the cutting board. It will absorb excess juices and keep your table clean.
6. Heartier vegetable salad
Want your vegetable salad to be more filling? Add some boiled potatoes to it. You’ll get a complete meal that will satisfy you.
7. Keeping leafy greens fresh
To keep leafy greens fresh longer, cover them in the fridge with a paper towel. It absorbs excess moisture and slows down wilting.
8. Preventing food from boiling over
Place a wooden spoon across the pot while cooking. This simple trick prevents food from boiling over.
9. Soft butter without the microwave
Need softened butter quickly for baking? Instead of heating it in the microwave, grate it. The butter will be soft and ready to use immediately.
10. Quick cherry pitting
Have a garlic press? You can use it to pit cherries too! Just place a cherry inside and squeeze.
11. Sealing spice bags
Cut a cork lengthwise and use it to seal spice bags. Simply fold the bag’s neck and press the sliced part of the cork over the closure.
12. Quick wine chilling
Fill small inflated balloons with ice water and place them in a bowl. Then put the glass with wine into it. The wine will chill quickly and stay at the ideal temperature for a long time.
13. Saving space in the fridge
If you want to save space in the fridge, secure food bags with clothespins to a wire shelf. This will give you more room for other food.
14. Reheating pizza in a pan
Have two pizzas and one pan? No problem! Cut the pizzas in half and place the four halves around the four sides of the pan. That way you can easily reheat them at once.
Conclusion
These simple tricks will save you time, energy, and often nerves when cooking and maintaining the kitchen. Not only will they help you in the everyday rush, but they’ll also make your time in the kitchen more pleasant. Try them and enjoy easier and more efficient work!
Don’t forget to share these tips with your friends – they’ll surely be grateful!
