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Kitchen Hacks to Elevate Your Cooking Game

Are you tired of wrestling with eggshells, struggling to pit cherries, and dealing with kitchen disasters? We’ve got you covered! From food storage and prep to cooking and baking tips, we’ve compiled a list of 76 kitchen hacks to make your life easier and your meals more delicious.

Food Storage Hacks

• Keep potatoes fresh by covering them with cold water before cooking
• Store tomatoes stem-end down to prevent spoilage
• Use plastic wrap to keep bananas fresh and speed up ripening
• Prevent brown sugar from hardening by storing it with an orange peel or apple slice
• Use shower caps to cover leftovers and keep them fresh

Food Prep Hacks

• Easily remove eggshells with wet fingers or half an egg
• Scoop out squash seeds with an ice cream scoop
• Peel citrus fruits without the mess by rolling and microwaving them
• Pit avocados with a utensil and remove hulls with a straw
• Make citrus fruits juicier by refrigerating and microwaving them

Cooking and Baking Hacks

• Soften butter quickly by grating or flattening it
• Measure sticky substances without the mess by coating your measuring cup with hot water or oil
• Revive oversoftened butter by giving it an ice bath
• Make a perfect poached egg by cracking it into a fine-mesh strainer
• Cut brownies without crumbs by greasing a baking pan and lining it with parchment paper

Reheating and Storing Leftovers

• Reheat pizza and baked goods without drying them out by adding moisture
• Keep birthday cake fresh for days by securing a slice of bread to the exposed portions
• Reheat pasta in the microwave by shaping it into a donut
• Freeze fresh herbs in water, olive oil, or stock for later use

Cleaning and Organization Hacks

• Clean cast iron without causing rust by using a salt scrub
• Remove icky cooking smells from your hands with lemon juice, baking soda, or stainless steel
• Give the coffee grinder a clean new look by pulsing stale bread through it
• De-crust a microwave by soaking a sponge in water and microwaving it

Kitchen Safety Hacks

• Combat cross contamination by using separate cutting boards for raw meat and everything else
• Keep recipes clean by clipping them up on a pants hanger or using a laptop stand
• Keep sponges dry by using an upside-down binder clip as a stand
• Cover sharp edges by storing knives in a block or using a wine cork

With these kitchen hacks, you’ll be cooking like a pro in no time! From prep to storage to cleaning, we’ve got you covered. Happy cooking!